Thread by @disablethediff

Even the most cursory glance at the economic situation of people with disabilities in Canada paints a bleak picture. Disparities in income, wealth, and economic opportunities have widened since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the proposed....1/7

Canadian Disability Benefit has yet to become a law, it serves as an important reminder to analyze and understand the economic challenges faced by those with disabilities. 2/7
#disablethedifference #disability #disabilitystudies #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights

#disabilityadvocacy #disabilityjustice #disabilityawareness #disabilitylife #disabilitysupport #peoplewithdisabilities #economy #humanrights #DisabilityTwitter #accessibility #stigma #racism #discrimination #microaggressions 3/7

Image Description
💰Page 1 - Light purple background with image of dispensed bill and hand, along with the disablethedifference logo. Text reads “Economic challenges faced by people with disabilities.
📊Page 2 - Light purple background with statistics.
4/7

👩‍🦽☀️Page 3 - Light purple background with image of person being pushed in a wheelchair and the sun. Text summarizes the purpose of the Canadian Disability Benefit.
🚫Page 4 & 5 - Light purple background. Text discusses about discrimination, stigmitization and..... 5/7

microaggressions against people with disabilities. ⚖️Page 6 & 7 - Light purple background. Text summarizes examples of the economic challenges people with disabilities face.
🏛Page 8 - Light purple background. Text concludes the need for future studies of effective use of....6/7

tax dollars to implement government programs that aids people with disabilities. 7/7. 💜