4 things you can do to make a difference this Disability Pride Month

Let’s take action this Disability Pride Month! We’ve put together some ideas to get us started.

1. Advocate for a better Canada Disability Benefit

• Call, email, or write to your Member of Parliament. We have a template you can use.

• Ask them to increase the amount of the Benefit. $200 a month is not enough.

• Share your thoughts about the draft Canada Disability Benefit Regulations.

2. Reflect on how to be an effective ally

• Read Inclusion Canada’s toolkit – Ways to make your community more welcoming and inclusive: Advice from people with an intellectual disability

• Share the toolkit with your family, friends, faith community, school or workplace.

3. Learn from people with disabilities

• Follow artists and influencers with disabilities on social media. Visit the This is Ableism page of our website to find content creators

• Read a book written by an author with a disability

• Listen to a podcast created by people with disabilities. The Invisible Institutions Podcast is a great one to start with.

4. Ask political candidates about disability rights

• Some communities are getting ready for provincial elections.

• Ask political candidates about their commitment to disability rights:

  • What are their plans for inclusive education?

  • What about inclusive, accessible housing?

  • And employment and fair wages for people with disabilities?