How to make access/process less challenging Equip. request, process/turn around very time consuming a lot of time getting form or SR# for CLT Better access for health professionals especially in small communities where health professionals ltd. Funding reduced for services for disabled Same case worker/manager for CLTs Case management ‘teams’ Funding for equip difficult to get Increase PWD rates (AB higher) Daughter transformed by working Gov’t grant funded (non-profit) PWD assisting other PWD to obtain work Gov’t fund bus to hire PWD Learning curve PWD don’t have confidence/train to obtain work – Accessibility/finances barriers 1 1 worker attached to PWD – Train employers how to deal with PWD/understand disability Flexible work hours Ability to work at home Incentives to bus vs. $ Volunteer program (CUS) again Application for CPP effect all can work/earnings Loan forgiveness for PWD who complete training (trades, etc.) Become tax payers vs. on PWD social supports, good housing Cover cost of education Increase cost of housing takes majority of $ which limits transportation, groceries, access More coop/low income housing and easier access, less paperwork More legal suites, incentives for homeowner Incentive to house PWD tenant, less tax, no tax (property tax) More choices = no sigma to live in low income housing May not like living in coop type housing Utilized Olympic village Have staff there every day Lots of very sad locations/facilities Doors close slowly
How to make access/process less challenging Equip. request, process/turn around very time consuming a lot of time getting form or SR# for CLT Better access for health professionals especially in small communities where health professionals ltd. Funding reduced for services for disabled Same case worker/manager for CLTs Case management ‘teams’ Funding for equip difficult to get Increase PWD rates (AB higher) Daughter transformed by working Gov’t grant funded (non-profit) PWD assisting other PWD to obtain work Gov’t fund bus to hire PWD Learning curve – PWD don’t have confidence/train to obtain work Accessibility/finances barriers 1 – 1 worker attached to PWD Train employers how to deal with PWD/understand disability Flexible work hours Ability to work at home Incentives to bus vs. $ Volunteer program (CUS) again Application for CPP effect all can work/earnings Loan forgiveness for PWD who complete training (trades, etc.) Become tax payers vs. on PWD social supports, good housing Cover cost of education Increase cost of housing takes majority of $ which limits transportation, groceries, access More coop/low income housing and easier access, less paperwork More legal suites, incentives for homeowner Incentive to house PWD tenant, less tax, no tax (property tax) More choices = no sigma to live in low income housing May not like living in coop type housing Utilized Olympic village Have staff there every day Lots of very sad locations/facilities Doors close slowly
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