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Disability justice is the antithesis of capitalism
This week on rabble radio, rabble contributor Doreen Nicoll speaks to Sarah Jama. Jama is the co-founder of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Through the Disability Justice Network, Jama has been challenging the Ontario government and its health services to move from policing people with disabilities to allowing them to have personal and political…
Disability documentation in the EHR can improve care quality
A recent article in Health Affairs called the electronic health record an "underrated medium" for improving care and pushed for the standardization of structures for documenting disabilities. "In medical school, we spend a lot of time learning how to take a patient’s medical history. We practice asking specifically worded questions in a structured way to…
When an Intellectual Disability Means Life or Death
In this episode, join freelance journalist and radio producer Tasha Lemley and podcast host Lydia Chain as they unravel the story of Pervis Payne, a man with an intellectual disability sentenced to death, and the decades-long court battle to remove him from The Row. Below is the full transcript of the podcast, lightly edited for…
Why long-term disability claims are getting denied in Sault Ste. Marie
What the insurance companies don’t tell you and how you can be a savvy policy holder Disability insurance companies are notorious for denying coverage for reasons that seem unfair. If you have an illness or injury that prevents you from making a living, you should be able to rely on disability insurance benefits. “Insurance companies…