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disability is a diverse identity, not a deficit. this section focuses on accessibility, rights, and the lived experience of physical and intellectual disabilities. articles highlight advocacy, adaptive technology, and the push for a more inclusive society, centering the voices of the disability community.

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a woman in a sling reads papers on her couch with a stressed out look on her face.
summer surveillance: how insurance companies can monitor your long-term disability claim
close up headshots of siobhan lacey-chow (left) and russ davies (right)
healing after a severe injury is about reclaiming your abilities and identity
woman sitting in business meeting experience social anxiety. papers being passed back and forth by concerned woman.
is social anxiety a disability?
woman in wheelchair working on a laptop from home. black woman in wheelchair on laptop.
what to do if your workplace accommodation is failing
corporate contract, lawyer explain and stress of client from legal documents and information. business woman, will testament reading and sad man in a law firm office feeling upset about assets
understanding how to apply for damages in long-term disability claims 
proving emotional distress after an accident
beyond physical injuries: proving emotional distress after an accident
young woman trying to stand up after falling on slippery icy pavement outdoors
winter injuries: many canadians don’t realize they may be entitled to support for slip-and-fall injuries
 
upset frustrated and confused female worker folding hands on chin feels puzzled having problem troubles and doubts about business moments
back-to-office challenges for workers facing stress, anxiety, and medical limitations
young married couple, man and women, talking to disability lawyer in an office
how to choose a disability lawyer that is right for your injury or illness
julia hanigsberg headshot
opinion: where does childhood disability healthcare go from here?
woman getting sick and vomiting over a toilet bowl kneeling down with her arms resting on the seat
when do food poisoning and food allergies become a personal injury claim? 
woman sitting on hospital bed looking out the window. photo from behind of woman looking out window.
what is critical illness insurance?
togetherwedarecampaignhollandbloorview
together we dare campaign lets kids 'dream as big as they want to dream'
psychiatrist or medical doctor (gynecologist) consulting and diagnostic examining woman patient's health in clinic office or hospital health service center
higher rates of disability a major issue for indigenous peoples living off reserve
shine foundation hero
belonging: shine foundation helps youth with disabilities feel seen and heard
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lawyer meeting with client looking a legal documents
denied disability benefits? here’s what to do if you still can’t work
mother holding daughter and comforting her
opinion: ontario’s disability policies can do more for children and families
man holding temples with head injury
post-concussion syndrome may qualify you for short- or long-term disability
bone fracture foot and leg on male patient with splint cast and crutches during surgery rehabilitation and orthopaedic recovery staying at home
how long do short-term disability benefits last?
man in distress leaning against a wall
can mental health conditions qualify for long-term disability in canada?
stress, migraine and motion blur with a business man in a meeting feeling frustrated, tired or overworked. mental health, anxiety and headache with an exhausted male employee suffering from fatigue
what qualifies for stress leave from work?
worried upset older man sit at table with laptop, counts expenses, manage budget, check bills for payment, thinks on financial problems, looks stressed due to lack of money, huge monthly fee concept
how to get financial support while you wait for long-term benefits
 
legal labor law, injury or man with lawyer woman planning on documents for insurance, compliance and hr agreement. consulting, advisor and male client for security claim or disability compensation
how serious does my medical condition have to be to qualify for long-term disability benefits?
legal contract, injury or man with lawyer woman planning labor law for insurance, compliance and hr agreement. consulting, advisor and male client for security claim or disability compensation
top common misconceptions about long-term disability benefits 
serious mature older adult woman watching training webinar on laptop working from home or in office. 60s middle aged businesswoman taking notes while using computer technology sitting at table.
approaching 65? review your insurance policy before benefits change or disappear
acupuncturist applying acupuncture needles to womans neck
do insurers recognize natural medicine as a prescribed treatment when applying for disability benefits?
man, doctor and patient for hand inspection of wrist checkup, arthritis and exam for diagnosis assessment. medical, people and joint pain from accident, nerve problem and healing arm for wellness
how doctors play an integral role in disability claim approvals
girl lying on back on comfortable couch at home, covering eyes with hand, sleeping at daytime, feeling tired, enjoying relaxation, leisure, break, weekend. top view
chronic fatigue and your rights to long-term disability benefits
man on wheelchair with his boss. after car accident and rehabilitation, a businessman can return to work again.
how to file a claim for long-term disability benefits 
injury, compensation and man hands with insurance documents, legal contract and paperwork. disability, accident and people in lawyer or attorney meeting for advice, agreement or policy report closeup
why an own-occupation rider is essential for your disability insurance
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middle-aged man with neck pain
what hit-and-run victims need to know
canada's prime minister justin trudeau (l) and minister of foreign affairs chrystia freeland (r) speak at a press conference to announce the new trade with between canada, the united states, and mexico in ottawa, october 1, 2018. - trudeau hailed a continental trade deal reached with the united states, along with mexico, as "profoundly beneficial" to canadians. "it is an agreement that will be profoundly beneficial for our economy, for canadian families and for the middle class," trudeau told a news conference hours after a new us-mexico-canada agreement was reached in the eleventh-hour overnight talks. (photo by patrick doyle / afp) (photo credit should read patrick doyle/afp via getty images)
opinion: government needs to listen to support for canada disability benefit
hand holding red umbrella and cover wood man. people protect, life insurance, health and leadership concepts
mental health disability claims: how to be seen and heard by insurance companies
save money and investment concept. closeup piggy bank and silver coins falling. 3d rendering illustration
how does receiving long-term disability affect a pension?
young woman showing palm, making hand stop denial gesture
what to do if your long-term disability claim is denied based on a technicality
machado: there's no room for stigma in health care
symbol of family protection by a general agent
common reasons an insurer can deny a life insurance claim
 
abstract blurry image of people walking
machado: glass children, glass adults — when illness makes us invisible
close up of man filling in medical insurance form, injured hand in sling in background, copy space
kotak: how to handle aggressive push back from your long-term disability insurer
couple involved in car crash with male driver suffering with whiplash injury
how does a personal injury lawsuit work in canada?
senior female couple in a forest during autumn season. two senior female friends hiking together through the forest in autumn
kotak: social media posts could impact your short or long-term disability claim
man with broken arm filling health long term disability claim form
kotak: five mistakes to avoid when applying for long-term disability benefits
cartoon of two cars in an accident
kotak: how to apply for benefits after a car accident
kotak law, business man falling into safety net
kotak: long-term disability coverage versus critical illness insurance
woman sitting at her desk experiencing lower back pain.
back pain expected to affect over 800 million people by 2050
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