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Did you know that our Barrier-Free Benefits program can offer FREE support in filing your taxes? One of our Navigators will walk you through the process step-by-step and be there for you if you have any questions. Contact your regional navigator today! Tax season can feel overwhelming, but there are programs to help. If you are a person with a disability, filing your taxes can help you save money, pay less in taxes, and get important benefits. Whether you are filing taxes fo

Hi. My name is Prisha. I am a Health Sciences student at Western University. I am completing a placement with Inclusion Canada. In this role, I am learning that health depends on more than our healthcare system. It also depends on our communities and the environment. Today is World Wildlife Day. Wildlife means animals, plants, and other living things that grow and live in nature. When plants and animals are healthy, it is good for our environment. And a healthy environment wi

We have launched Inclusion Canada's Strategic Plan for 2026-2029! This plan guides our work in the coming years by outlining the way we work to transform communities & systems and our tools for change. We encourage you to have a read through it and share with others. https://www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?view=80e8e68f-daba-438f-9fdb-2faf745211e5

On November 5 th , 12 th, and 19 th , 2025, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted the 16 th annual national policy forum on inclusion. This year’s theme was What’s holding us back? The future of inclusive education in Canada.   Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says that people with disabilities have a right to an inclusive education at all levels. Over the 3-day series, we explored what gets in the way of the

October 29th is the International Day of Care and Support. It’s a day to recognize the many ways people give and receive support in their families and communities.

On November 13 & 14, 2024, Inclusion Canada and People First of Canada hosted the 15 th   annual federal policy forum on inclusion. This...

When the Canada Disability Benefit Act became law last year, we were hopeful. But when we saw the draft rules for the Benefit, we were very disappointed. Here’s why.

October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. People are talking about poverty today. This is very important.

Poverty is on the rise in Canada. The cost of living is soaring, and it’s hitting everyone hard. But for people with disabilities, it's even tougher.

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