Each year, over 25,000 working Canadians who cannot rejoin the workforce due to an illness, impairment, or accident submit a CPP Disability application to Service Canada, hoping to get approved. Applying to the CPP-D can be done by anyone eligible (we will touch on that shortly), but most …
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Thinking About Your Mobility This Winter? Check Out The Benefits of Mobility Scooters!
The colder weather and the growing desire for maintaining social distance are key factors on the minds of those looking for safe, reliable and convenient ways to travel. And for the countless people struggling with mobility, these additional stressors may make it feel like independent travel is a …
Discussion With Founders Of “You Are Collective” On How To Build The Positivity Around Mental Health Issues
You know mental health is important- just as important as physical well being. That said, many of us still struggle to both identify, and then to access mental health services. Today, we are sitting down with the founder of “You Are Collective”, an e-commerce company founded on the principles of …
How To Treat ADHD The Non-Pharmaceutical Approach By John Stevenson
At Disability Credit Canada we make it one of our missions to advocate for our community by providing them resources. We have tools, like our Disability Tax Credit Calculator, and our Ultimate Disability Tax Credit Guide, to help guide people through the application process free of charge. But we …
Interview with Donna Wheatcroft About Mental Reframing Techniques
At Disability Credit Canada, we strive to do more than simply advocate for people to access the Disability Tax Credits that they qualify for. We are also passionately driven to promote and spread the reach of platforms and programs that can improve the quality of life for those dealing with …
Speaking With Dr Leigh Vanderloo Of ParticipACTION On The Benefits of Physical Activity
You know you should exercise. You know it’s good for your health and wellness. But do you know the hard facts, and the data behind just how good exercise can be for you? With the plethora of data asserting the benefit of physical activity on our health and happiness, it’s easy to remember how …
Interview With Ann-Marie Founder & Director of S.W.I.M: Resources For Single Mothers
Disability does not discriminate. It can affect people regardless of age, sex, race, family structure or socioeconomic status. The financial impact of raising a child with a disability can be challenging, and that burden can be greatly increased in single-family households. For many families, …
Special interview With Chelsea King (Bodie) : Certified Mental Health Professional
Coping with ADD/ADHD ADD/ADHD is one of the most common disorders affecting children worldwide. It is also frequently under-diagnosed and misunderstood as a condition. ADD/ADHD also affects the Executive Functioning (EF) processes in the brain, the areas responsible for judgment making, …