Episode Summary: In this reflective year-end episode, Gordon and Annie look back on a tumultuous year for Alberta’s disability community and look ahead to what 2026 may bring. What began as conversations around Bill 12 and proposed changes to AISH has evolved into a year marked by uncertainty, fear, increased workload for families, and a growing sense of distrust between the disability community and government decision-makers. This episode isn’t just about policy, it’s about people, lived exp...
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Episode Summary: In this reflective year-end episode, Gordon and Annie look back on a tumultuous year for Alberta’s disability community and look ahead to what 2026 may bring. What began as conversations around Bill 12 and proposed changes to AISH has evolved into a year marked by uncertainty, fear, increased workload for families, and a growing sense of distrust between the disability community and government decision-makers. This episode isn’t just about policy, it’s about people, lived exp...
005. Understanding the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) – and Alberta’s Clawback
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005. Understanding the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) – and Alberta’s Clawback
Episode Summary: In this episode of We Advocate, Gordon and Annie unpack the new Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) — what it is, who qualifies, and why many Albertans on AISH are feeling confused, frustrated, and let down. They walk through how the benefit is supposed to reduce poverty for working-age Canadians with disabilities, and how Alberta’s full clawback and upcoming ADAP changes leave many people worse off than they expected. Why this matters: If you or someone you love is: on AISHapply...
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Episode Summary: In this reflective year-end episode, Gordon and Annie look back on a tumultuous year for Alberta’s disability community and look ahead to what 2026 may bring. What began as conversations around Bill 12 and proposed changes to AISH has evolved into a year marked by uncertainty, fear, increased workload for families, and a growing sense of distrust between the disability community and government decision-makers. This episode isn’t just about policy, it’s about people, lived exp...
