February 09, 2023
March of Dimes Canada shared recommendations for the 2023 Federal Budget, focused on solutions that enable people with disabilities to move beyond poverty, access meaningful employment and live healthy, independent and connected lives in their homes and communities.
Our submission outlined four recommendations:
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Recommendation 1: That the federal government prioritize the design and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit, including an accessible user access point and interface.
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Recommendation 2: That the federal government invest in equitable, accessible employment opportunities for people with disabilities by increasing federal funding for employment services.
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Recommendation 3: That the federal government develop a program which provides people with disabilities and seniors the means to modify their homes and/or vehicles to facilitate independence and community-dwelling.
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Recommendation 4: That the federal government invest in healthcare to reduce health inequities by increasing the Canada Health Transfer to provinces and territories.
To learn more about March of Dimes Canada’s federal budget asks, read the full submission.
