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West Coast Leaf
Recommendation 39:
The federal government should amend the CPP Disability Benefits policy so that children in the care of a person receiving CPP Disability Benefits do not lose their benefit when their caregiver turns 65.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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Recommendation 35:
The federal government must provide adequate resources and staff to the Social Security Tribunal so that disability appeals can be processed in a timely way and in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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2014
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Recommendation 3:
The consultation process should include an educational component for commission staff to assist them in understanding culturally appropriate and effective ways to gather evidence and conduct legal processes.
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Recommendation 22:
The BC Human Rights Commission should undertake a review/inquiry into MCFD culture, training, policies, procedures, practices, and accountability mechanisms to assess whether MCFD policy and practice is in line with the Human Rights Code.
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Recommendation 20:
The BC government should work with Indigenous communities to undertake a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the steps that need to be taken to address the disparities in the social determinants of health for Indigenous peoples in BC.
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Recommendation 21:
The BC government should undertake a review of the current breakdown in ministerial responsibilities over primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention supports to assess where responsibilities lie for prevention services. It should then amend legislation and mandates, and reallocate funding to fill the current gaps in service provision.
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Recommendation 37:
The BC Government should follow the lead of the City of Vancouver and pass legislation setting minimum accessibility standards for new residences.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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2014
2014
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Recommendation 33:
The BC government should amend legislation to ensure that there is no reduction of benefits for families when a child is temporarily taken into care so that income supports and housing can be maintained while parents are working to bring their children home.
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Recommendation 36:
The BC Government must prioritize building new affordable social housing throughout the province that is accessible to people with disabilities. Government should also increase access to private market housing options through a rental assistance program for low-income people with disabilities, and provide financial grants or supplements to cover the costs of accessibility changes or renovations that may be required so that a person with disabilities can reside in a given residence in a safe and accessible manner. These should include adaptations needed to facilitate parenting.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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2014
2014
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Recommendation 1:
The BC government must invest in safe and affordable housing, adequate income assistance, drug and alcohol treatment and harm reduction, mental health services, and supports for victims of domestic abuse, and ensure families are aware of and can access these supports. No child should ever be removed from their family due to poverty — government support should be provided.
Able Mothers: The Intersection of Parenting, Disability and the Law
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West Coast Leaf
West Coast Leaf
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2014
2014
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