Disability advocates say federal party leaders aren't listening enough to their concerns, which include robust policies for equitable emergency relief and stronger housing and workplace rules addressing all types of disabilities.
of people with disabilities have disabilities which aren’t immediately apparent, such as deafness, blindness or autism.
“We need to reimagine what long-term care looks like in Canada,” she said. She said she wishes party leaders put forth policies that give vulnerable people more affordable options to receive care at home, keeping them out of long-term care facilities. Jama also called for more concrete provisions for disabled people during natural disasters, to ensure they’re prioritized during evacuations.
She said accessibility in housing or workplace policies is too often treated as an “afterthought,” instead of a priority aligning with Canada’s commitments to the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Greens are calling for housing developments receiving federal funding to ensure that 30 per cent of all units are affordable and/or available to people with disabilities. The NDP has advocated for accessibility in housing as well.
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