A Reality Check: trying to get by on disability assistance
Grant Hardy helps us take a closer look at the reality of life on disability assistance, following a recent report in the mainstream media about turmoil at BC’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Helaine Boyd, Executive Director at Disability Alliance BC speaks about DABC’s position on the recent story, and how attitudinal barriers impact marginalized people.
Student and Research Assistant Gillian Backlin describes the challenges she personally faces as a recipient of provincial disability assistance in BC and explains how she would appreciate more balanced coverage of this…
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