u/Feisty-olde-7707

FYI, forgive my terrible sense of humour, but let’s have some fun!

This may not be the best spot for this, but I think it is public problem. I have been provided creditable information that I find deeply concerning. There is an Edmonton council person that claims to be disabled but somehow overcame that by willpower?. This in fact only contributes to the problem. "Personal anecdotes about willpower do not supersede the Supreme Court of Canada’s rulings on the Duty to Accommodate. Your personal journey is not a policy framework."

We cannot work not for just a few hours, not at all. Despite the governmental stance on the issue, not one person can “will“ themselves out of a wheelchair, the Nuero divergent can’t wish their issues away. Nor can the blind simply regain their sight by really hoping. This framing is really quite dangerous, and does not paint an accurate picture either.

On August 1 we will see the beginning of something, that people around the world have sat up, and are watching. On August 1 will be the first wave of disabled homeless in Alberta, forced out by GREED.

The complete dismantling of AISH. Only those who will die in the next year are allowed not to work. Despite already gone through the lengthy and expensive route of providing medical information to the Province that contradicts that very position.. "The new medical review panel has no appeals process.", "The ADAP base rate is $200 less than AISH.".

Edmonton has not constructed any new homes with the disabled in mind. You know the laws,we talked to death about this subject. It is FEDERAL LAW but instead the government CHOSE this route. To target the most vulnerable in our society. These are PEOPLE who have all but cut off from medical care, haven’t been eating just to pay our rent, and now we are going to lose all or most of our monthly income and next, our homes. Alberta the only province that is planning to snatch up our federal aid. And the way any homeless effort works now, is through ADDICTION support.

As of September we will see the disabled become unmedicated, unhoused, who do not all have the luxury of family or friends. And our children, no longer guaranteed EDUCATION, a disabled child can be removed from school for any number of issues. The end of diversity and inclusion.

Humanitarian agency’s, from around the world, are watching Alberta closely. Alberta is the first time in history a wealthy nation is attacking its most vulnerable, the disabled. Most of us are now just surviving day to day. And the City of Edmonton has only contributed greatly to this problem by not following the LAW.

But taking a position in government, you took on the DUTY TO ACCOMODATE., thats the law.

Rest assured, I know everyone took their yearly wage increase…. Unlike previous councils that refused because of the state of books, or because of the unreal tax hikes. Edmonton sees, and gets absolutely nothing in return. While we watch other Cities around us prosper.

If this is of any confusion to you, I believe CANADAS CONSTITUTION lays it out quite clearly.

And finally, to dispel any rumours here, I tried for years to work with the City of Edmonton. You had no interest. I have been scolded, yelled at, ignored and denied services. Enough’s enough. I am now working with other agencies to protect our disabled. My voice has not been silenced.

Join us as we take to the streets on May. 29, 2026.
Thank you.