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What's Next for Bill C-22

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The Senate voted to pass Bill C-22 with amendments on May 18, 2023. You may be wondering what is next.

Another Letter to Senators Regarding Bill C-22

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Twelve organizations wrote the Senate asking for Bill C-22 to pass without delay.

Lettre aux sénateurs concernant le projet de loi C-22

Veuillez consulter les lettres ci-jointes envoyées au Sénat du Canada.

Letter to Senators Regarding Bill C-22

Please see the attached letters sent to the Senate of Canada. / Veuillez consulter les lettres ci-jointes envoyées au Sénat du Canada.

Help Make TV Shows, Videos and Podcasts Accessible

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Accessible Media Inc. wants to make sure they represent your interests, concerns, and values through accessible media, reflection, and portrayal. Fill in their survey to give your feedback.

Senate Letter Calling for a Canadian Disability Benefit

If you haven't seen the Senate letter yet, calling for a Canadian Disability Benefit, here it is.

Inclusive Holiday Cards on Sale NOW!

Inclusive Holiday cards - 5 different designs: Rudolph with his shining nose, Santa with a vision disability being guided by a reindeer, Snowman using a wheelchair, Santa flying over the chimney in his power chair, snow globe with sledge hockey game

Send a holiday card to co-workers, friends and loved ones. Let them know they are an important part of your life. Inclusive Holiday Cards, 10 Cards per Pack. $15 all in.

Join Ethelo and Disability without Poverty

Wednesday, November 3rd at 4pm PT/7pm ET: You made it through yesterday. You can make it through today. Keep going! Join in at this upcoming event!

Join Ethelo and Disability without Poverty on November 3rd at 4pm PT/7pm ET to learn more about how to get involved in work on the Canada Disability Benefit. You will join in a lively and informal dialogue to talk about and plan the steps to take action!

Report on the Impacts of COVID-19 on Communication Accessibility for Adults with Hearing Loss

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A recent study collected information from approximately 700 Canadians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing and captured the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Issues addressed included the impact of masks on communication, the demand for universal captioning and accessing health updates. This blog provides an overview of the results.

July RoundUp

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Join the fun at the next monthly RoundUp with Disability Without Poverty! Share in the incredible artistic community we have and celebrate our gifts and passions. Minister Carla Qualtrough will join to discuss the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C35).