LT
@linsayt.bsky.social
Mom, wife, daughter, and AB Social Studies teacher. Music lover. Current events junkie. She/Her.
An excellent read. Thanks Karli for your continued advocacy!
Opinion: For profoundly disabled people like me, home-support workers are a lifeline
As my parents continue to age, I know my days of consistent care are numbered
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
An excellent read. Thanks Karli for your continued advocacy!
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Alberta’s accessibility report was never shared with the public.
Only released after a FOIP.
So I broke it down:
📘 What’s in it
⚠️ Why it was buried
📥 How you can read it yourself
Transparency isn’t optional when it comes to rights.
🔗https://www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/alberta-accessibility-report
Only released after a FOIP.
So I broke it down:
📘 What’s in it
⚠️ Why it was buried
📥 How you can read it yourself
Transparency isn’t optional when it comes to rights.
🔗https://www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/alberta-accessibility-report
April 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Alberta’s accessibility report was never shared with the public.
Only released after a FOIP.
So I broke it down:
📘 What’s in it
⚠️ Why it was buried
📥 How you can read it yourself
Transparency isn’t optional when it comes to rights.
🔗https://www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/alberta-accessibility-report
Only released after a FOIP.
So I broke it down:
📘 What’s in it
⚠️ Why it was buried
📥 How you can read it yourself
Transparency isn’t optional when it comes to rights.
🔗https://www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/alberta-accessibility-report
If you’re at all interested about disability rights in Alberta, give @zacharyweeks.bsky.social a follow. One of our strongest advocates!
Thank you for every repost, comment, and like—for amplifying the truth about the Canada Disability Benefit. Keep reaching out to your MLA‘s and supporting each other along the way 💚
#StopTheClawback #DisabilityJustice #AISH #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Alberta
#StopTheClawback #DisabilityJustice #AISH #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Alberta
March 30, 2025 at 3:14 AM
If you’re at all interested about disability rights in Alberta, give @zacharyweeks.bsky.social a follow. One of our strongest advocates!
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If you missed the news—Alberta is clawing back the Canada Disability Benefit.
This is a direct hit to the disability community.
🧡 If you're reading this, you're part of the fight too. Share. Speak up. r.pebmac.ca/https://glob...
This is a direct hit to the disability community.
🧡 If you're reading this, you're part of the fight too. Share. Speak up. r.pebmac.ca/https://glob...
Disability advocates say Alberta government is ‘clawing back’ benefits | Globalnews.ca
Some disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.
r.pebmac.ca
March 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you missed the news—Alberta is clawing back the Canada Disability Benefit.
This is a direct hit to the disability community.
🧡 If you're reading this, you're part of the fight too. Share. Speak up. r.pebmac.ca/https://glob...
This is a direct hit to the disability community.
🧡 If you're reading this, you're part of the fight too. Share. Speak up. r.pebmac.ca/https://glob...
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I am furious. I am heartbroken. The UCP is prepared to claw back the Canada Disability Benefit before disabled Albertans even see a dime. This was supposed to help, not be an excuse to take away support. How dare they? How is this acceptable? #Ableg #StopTheClawback
March 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I am furious. I am heartbroken. The UCP is prepared to claw back the Canada Disability Benefit before disabled Albertans even see a dime. This was supposed to help, not be an excuse to take away support. How dare they? How is this acceptable? #Ableg #StopTheClawback
An excellent breakdown from @zacharyweeks.bsky.social of how today’s budget, and other recent happenings, will negatively impact Albertans with disabilities. Shameful.
❌ The Alberta government is cutting AISH by $77M. And it’s only getting worse.
📌 Employment programs? Cut.
📌 Advocacy groups? Defunded.
📌 Disabled students? Left behind as EAs strike.
🔗 Read more: zacharyweeks.ca/blog/aishcuts
#AISH #DisabilityRights #AlbertaBudget
📌 Employment programs? Cut.
📌 Advocacy groups? Defunded.
📌 Disabled students? Left behind as EAs strike.
🔗 Read more: zacharyweeks.ca/blog/aishcuts
#AISH #DisabilityRights #AlbertaBudget
Alberta’s AISH Cuts: What Happens to the 77,000 Albertans Who Rely on It? — Zachary Weeks
The Alberta government is cutting $49M from AISH, pushing disabled Albertans into an inaccessible job market while defunding critical disability advocacy groups. With 77,000 people relying on AISH and...
zacharyweeks.ca
February 28, 2025 at 5:03 AM
An excellent breakdown from @zacharyweeks.bsky.social of how today’s budget, and other recent happenings, will negatively impact Albertans with disabilities. Shameful.
Brutal.
$77 MILLION CUT FROM AISH?!
This isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet—this is people’s rent, food, survival. Disabled Albertans already fight for scraps, and now the gov wants to take even that? Absolutely shameful. Do better. #AISH #Ableg #AlbertaBudget
This isn’t just numbers on a spreadsheet—this is people’s rent, food, survival. Disabled Albertans already fight for scraps, and now the gov wants to take even that? Absolutely shameful. Do better. #AISH #Ableg #AlbertaBudget
February 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Brutal.
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Albertans are slowly waking up to the depths of the scandal enveloping the UCP government.
A lot of folks are wondering how to explain what's going on to people who haven't been tuning in.
Here's the what, so what now what, and what's next of the situation. 🧵
A lot of folks are wondering how to explain what's going on to people who haven't been tuning in.
Here's the what, so what now what, and what's next of the situation. 🧵
February 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Albertans are slowly waking up to the depths of the scandal enveloping the UCP government.
A lot of folks are wondering how to explain what's going on to people who haven't been tuning in.
Here's the what, so what now what, and what's next of the situation. 🧵
A lot of folks are wondering how to explain what's going on to people who haven't been tuning in.
Here's the what, so what now what, and what's next of the situation. 🧵
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This is the biggest Canada/Russia game since the 72 Challenge Series. 🇨🇦 🇷🇺 🇺🇸
February 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This is the biggest Canada/Russia game since the 72 Challenge Series. 🇨🇦 🇷🇺 🇺🇸
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Political dissension getting suppressed in Alberta.
Getting a little dangerous to be an opponent of this gov't.
Feels wrong, for a liberal democracy.
Que pasa?
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Getting a little dangerous to be an opponent of this gov't.
Feels wrong, for a liberal democracy.
Que pasa?
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Alberta political web series temporarily shut down by court order
A judge has ordered an Alberta political web series to temporarily turn off its lights following complaints by a medical supplier embroiled in controversy. MHCare and its Edmonton-based CEO, Sam Mriac...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Political dissension getting suppressed in Alberta.
Getting a little dangerous to be an opponent of this gov't.
Feels wrong, for a liberal democracy.
Que pasa?
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Getting a little dangerous to be an opponent of this gov't.
Feels wrong, for a liberal democracy.
Que pasa?
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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UCP announced they’re changing AISH eligibility and program delivery.
Disabled Albertans on AISH are stressed by the lack of clarity. AISH is a lifeline, uncertainty is frightening.
Join us Wednesday at 7pm online as we share what we know, check how you are, talk about how to organize.
RSVP👇🏼
Disabled Albertans on AISH are stressed by the lack of clarity. AISH is a lifeline, uncertainty is frightening.
Join us Wednesday at 7pm online as we share what we know, check how you are, talk about how to organize.
RSVP👇🏼
AISH Town Hall
www.albertasfuture.ca
February 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
UCP announced they’re changing AISH eligibility and program delivery.
Disabled Albertans on AISH are stressed by the lack of clarity. AISH is a lifeline, uncertainty is frightening.
Join us Wednesday at 7pm online as we share what we know, check how you are, talk about how to organize.
RSVP👇🏼
Disabled Albertans on AISH are stressed by the lack of clarity. AISH is a lifeline, uncertainty is frightening.
Join us Wednesday at 7pm online as we share what we know, check how you are, talk about how to organize.
RSVP👇🏼
While we’ve all been busy talking about tariffs this week, the UCP continues to do UCP things. This is an excellent explainer.
📢 Alberta’s New Disability Program: Help or Harm?
The UCP can move people off AISH with no guarantee of accessible jobs. Losing work under ADAP could mean losing essential benefits.
Some are terrified—some considering MAID.
💬 Read full breakdown: www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/adap
#AISH #ADAP #Alberta
The UCP can move people off AISH with no guarantee of accessible jobs. Losing work under ADAP could mean losing essential benefits.
Some are terrified—some considering MAID.
💬 Read full breakdown: www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/adap
#AISH #ADAP #Alberta
Alberta’s New Disability Program: Real Support or Just Political Spin? — Zachary Weeks
The Alberta government is launching the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) in 2026, promising better support for people with disabilities. But with funding cuts to nonprofits, is this real p...
www.zacharyweeks.ca
February 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
While we’ve all been busy talking about tariffs this week, the UCP continues to do UCP things. This is an excellent explainer.
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Canadians are worried tonight. I’m worried too, but I’m not scared. Let me share with you why:
February 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Canadians are worried tonight. I’m worried too, but I’m not scared. Let me share with you why:
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David Frum on Trump "He's a thief. Borders matter less, other people's property matters less,women saying no matters less. He's a predator in his sexual life, he's a predator in his business life, of course he's a predator in his economic life"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
In Conversation with David Frum: Trump's predatory foreign policy
YouTube video by The Hub Canada
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
David Frum on Trump "He's a thief. Borders matter less, other people's property matters less,women saying no matters less. He's a predator in his sexual life, he's a predator in his business life, of course he's a predator in his economic life"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
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"If Trump wants to usher in a new golden age for the United States, the path is to partner with Canada, not fight us. " - Trudeau
February 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"If Trump wants to usher in a new golden age for the United States, the path is to partner with Canada, not fight us. " - Trudeau
An important read. As the mom of a young adult who is disabled, events this past week have been unsettling. In our own province, I’m beyond upset with the funding cuts to disability programs announced this week, as well as learning about the numbers of people waiting on FSCD and PDD supports.
That’s not me being a bleeding heart liberal. That’s normal.
If a person has a disability, that person has no responsibility to suddenly become NOT disabled for the convenience of typical people. But society does owe that person help.
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If a person has a disability, that person has no responsibility to suddenly become NOT disabled for the convenience of typical people. But society does owe that person help.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Right Wants the Disabled to Disappear
...or, what the Twitter tantrum about sign language tells us about the Republican agenda
substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
An important read. As the mom of a young adult who is disabled, events this past week have been unsettling. In our own province, I’m beyond upset with the funding cuts to disability programs announced this week, as well as learning about the numbers of people waiting on FSCD and PDD supports.
Happy to have made the switch here a few months ago; just wish I had paid more attention to who I was following prior to deactivating my account. Missing the people I followed who were advocates for the disability and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I’d be grateful for follow suggestions, as more move over.
January 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Happy to have made the switch here a few months ago; just wish I had paid more attention to who I was following prior to deactivating my account. Missing the people I followed who were advocates for the disability and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I’d be grateful for follow suggestions, as more move over.