Ability Analysis

06/08/2020

Here is my latest on the federal government's recently announced COVID-19 disability benefit:

The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the great revealer: it emphasizes how vulnerable many in Canadian society are - including people with disabilities (PWDs). The Canadian Emergency Respons...

04/10/2019

Today's the day!

Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement:

11/23/2018

The Ontario government announced some forthcoming changes to OW and ODSP today.

Based on the (limited) information provided, here are my views - for now:

Earlier today, the Ontario government announced its framework for changes to social assistance for people on Ontario Works (OW, commonly understood as welfare) and for people on the Ontario Disabil...

03/25/2018

Want to do better outreach to people with disabilities? Here are some (short) tips on where to start:

Below are some high-level, barrier-free tips for reaching out to persons with disabilities. Trust the Experts: People with Disabilities People with disabilities themselves know best what supports, ...

03/10/2015

Here is a presentation given to federal civil servants on disability, intersectionality and policy analysis on February 25th.

http://abilityanalysis.ca/2015/02/16/presentation-to-senior-civil-servants-disability-and-intersectionality/

03/28/2014

Inaugural blog post on the website - this one on potential challenges of proposed Pathways to Employment for ODSP recipients in Ontario:

http://abilityanalysis.ca/2014/03/28/a-path-to-prosperity-or-poverty/

A Pathway to Prosperity – or Poverty?March 28, 2014Physical Disability, Social AssistanceNathan HauchPotential Challenges to “Pathways to Employment” for ODSP Recipients in OntarioPathways to Employment.At first glance, the term evokes:A sense of purpose: participation in the labour force.The remova...

07/05/2013

Wha hoo! The Business Name Registration is complete with the Ontario Ministry of Government Services!

07/03/2013

Under development - stay tuned!

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