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Zachary Weeks | Disability Advocate ♿️
@zacharyweeks.bsky.social
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Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Model
🗯 Born to s̶t̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶.̶ stand OUT.
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I’m live today at 2 PM MST — diving into ADAP, the Canada Disability Benefit, and how this gov is failing disabled Albertans. Come add your voice: www.tiktok.com/@zacharyweeks
A digital poster with a dark background and spotlight effect. At the top, light blue text reads “LIVE ON TIKTOK.” Below, bold orange text with lightning bolts on each side says “ACCESS GRANTED.” An orange megaphone sits underneath with more lightning bolts around it. In italic white text it reads, “Barriers Don’t Belong Here.” At the bottom, bold yellow-orange text says, “TODAY • 2 PM MST @ZACHARYWEEKS.”
August 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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MLAs say $2,200/month isn’t enough for rent.

But if you’re disabled in Alberta?
You’re expected to live on $1,901 total.

That’s groceries, housing, meds…all of it.

If that sounds wrong to you, it’s because it is.

Share this if you think Alberta can — and should — do better.
A post on X by Zachary Weeks (@zacharyweeks) features a satirical exchange in white text on a black background. It reads: “UCP: MLA housing allowance is now $2,200/month — the old rate wasn’t enough to live on. AISH RECIPIENTS: So can we raise AISH from $1,901 and keep the CDB? UCP: No, we’re clawing back the CDB so you still only get $1,901. AISH RECIPIENTS: That’s below the poverty line? UCP: [looking away] You’re so resilient. Truly inspiring.” A circular headshot of Zachary Weeks appears beside the tweet, showing him smiling in a blue shirt against a purple background.
August 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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⚠️ On AISH? Act now. Alberta may cut your benefits by $200/month if you don’t report your CDB status by Sept 5. Even if your app is pending—tell your worker. This is about survival, not fear. DM if you need help. #AISH #CDB #DisabilitySupport #ZacharyWeeks #InclusionMatters
July 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The Minister for Accessibility said an ASL interpreter was “distracting” and “shouldn’t have been on stage.”
That’s not a slip—it’s a failure of leadership.
Access is not optional. It’s dignity.
#Accessibility #DeafRights #ASL #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
June 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Proud to support Keren Tang for re-election!

Keren leads with heart and never treats accessibility as an afterthought. #yeg needs that. 💜

If you’re in Ward Karhiio, volunteer or donate: kerentang.ca

#YEGvote #KerenTang #AccessibleEdmonton #DisabilityAdvocacy
Zachary Weeks and Keren Tang smiling in front of campaign signs.
June 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Use the Government of Canada’s CDB Calculator—it’s free, fast, and linked in my guide.
Want updates without the guesswork?
📩 Join my CDB Notification List. Stay informed, effortlessly.
www.zacharyweeks.ca/blog/how-to-...
Promotional graphic for the Canada Disability Benefit Estimator. The image features a silver calculator on a white paisley-patterned background. Bold black text reads: “Canada Disability Benefit Estimator.” Additional text at the top says, “Linked in my guide | Sign up for updates,” and the website “zacharyweeks.ca” appears at the bottom. The image promotes a free tool to estimate potential benefits for Canadians with disabilities.
June 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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The Canada Disability Benefit opens for applications on June 20, 2025.

It’s a small win—for most.
But AB is treating it as nonexempt income, which mean clawbacks for those on provincial supports.

We should be moving forward, not setting up barriers.

🔗 ow.ly/NuTj50W90ZZ

#CanadaDisabilityBenefit
A square graphic with a white paisley background features bold black text that reads: “Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit open June 20, 2025.” Below the text is a signature-style logo that says “Zachary Weeks, Accessibility Consultant.”
June 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Exciting news for accessibility in sports: the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is available in ASL! 🏒🤟

Making the game more inclusive means everyone gets to be part of the action. Now, let's do this for every game!

#Accessibility #Inclusion #StanleyCup #ASL #BarrierFreeHockey #HockeyForAll
June 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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🚨 New Accessing Home episode is live! I join Meagan Miller to unpack why community housing often fails accessibility—thanks to red tape, outdated policies, and systemic gaps. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/3W87JHJ... #AccessibleHousing
Blue background with white text that reads: "Episode 3 – rethinking housing red tape." Below is a graphic of a house with an open door, featuring the podcast title "accessing HOME" inside the house shape. At the bottom, text reads: "Hosted & co-hosted by Meagan Miller & Zachary Weeks." Icons indicate the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms.
June 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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DROP A ❤️, WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE STANLEY CUP!!! #LetsGoOilers #yeg
May 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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20 TO GO!!! #yeg #LetsGoOilers
May 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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🔵 EDMONTON OILERS FOLLOW TRAIN 🟠
🏒 Western Conference Finals Edition 🏆

This is our moment, Oil Country.
We’re not just watching history—we're building it together.

👇 Drop a “Let’s Go Oilers!”
🔁 Follow each other
📣 Boost OilersNation

#LetsGoOilers #OilersNation #FollowTrain #OilersFansUnite #YEG
A bold digital graphic in blue and orange celebrates the Edmonton Oilers’ Western Conference Finals run with a Twitter-themed follow train. The Oilers logo is centred, and instructions are listed in large white and orange text: (1) Follow me (and like this post), (2) Drop a “Let’s Go Oilers!” in the comments, (3) Follow everyone else doing the same, and (4) Watch your feed turn into the loudest, proudest fan section on the internet. A trophy and hockey stick icon are included. The previous thread spool emoji and hashtags have been removed for a cleaner layout.
May 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Edmonton Tower this morning—on the ground for National Accessibility Awareness Week with the City of Edmonton.

We talked housing, city policy (like C602), rec centres, and how public spaces shape inclusion. Wrapped up with a downtown walkthrough, highlighting where accessibility can be improved.
May 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Happy Star Wars Day from your friendly accessibility advocate — still waiting on a lightsaber that slices through ableism. ✊✨

Even stormtroopers need good wheelchairs.
May the 4th be with you.

#MayThe4thBeWithYou #AccessibilityMatters #CripTheGalaxy
Two LEGO stormtroopers are shown — one sitting in a grey wheelchair and the other standing behind, pushing. The background is beige, and white text on the left side reads: “Happy Star Wars Day. May The 4th Be With You.”
May 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Heartbroken and disgusted by the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver. Through my need for caregivers, I’ve had the privilege of knowing so many incredible Filipino people — some of the kindest and most generous souls. My deepest condolences to everyone affected. 💔
A Vancouver Police officer stands in the middle of a street at night, illuminated by flashing red and blue emergency lights from police vehicles lining both sides. Yellow police tape and chalk markings are visible on the road. Another officer appears to be detaining a person near a car on the right side. The scene looks tense and somber.
April 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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They say we’re already getting enough.
But $200 could mean food on the table, meds in the cabinet, a little breathing room.

Instead, Alberta’s taking it.

May 6. Noon. Alberta Legislature.
Stand with us.
Raise your voice.

#DisabilityRights #AxeTheDisabilityTax #BarrierFreeAlberta #AISH #CDB
April 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Humbled to be named the 2024 Grand Prize recipient of AB Blue Cross’ #FacesOfWellness.

This moment isn’t just about recognition—it’s about reminding the world that wellness must include accessibility, advocacy, and the voices that too often go unheard.

Learn more ➡️ facesofwellness.ca

#Alberta
Zachary Weeks, a man with cerebral palsy using a power wheelchair, smiles while holding an award beside Brian Geislinger, who stands beside him in a grey suit and blue checkered shirt. They are outdoors in front of a vibrant mural featuring trees, flowers, mountains, and a river. Both are smiling, capturing a celebratory and joyful moment.
April 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Sherwood Park—we’re comin’ for ya.

Disability town hall.
Real talk on AISH, PDD, FSCD & accessibility.

📅 April 17 | 6:30 PM
📍 Red Barn, Sherwood Park
🖇️ Register now
www.albertasfuture.ca/events/disab...
#DisabilityJustice #SherwoodPark
Promotional poster for a Disability Support Town Hall hosted by the Alberta NDP Caucus. At the top, bold white and orange text reads “Disability Support Town Hall” on a teal gradient background. Below are three speakers side by side: Marie Renaud (MLA for St. Albert), Zachary Weeks (Disability Advocate), and Kyle Kasawski (MLA for Sherwood Park), each with their name and title in orange name tags. Event details are listed below: Thursday, April 17 from 6:30pm–8:00pm at Red Barn, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park. The Alberta NDP Caucus logo is in the bottom right corner on an orange wave design.
April 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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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
A close-up of a silver key inserted into a lock on the left. On the right, bold black text reads: “Alberta’s Accessibility Report was hidden. Here’s what’s inside.” The phrase “was hidden” is highlighted in red.
April 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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I’ve been working behind the scenes on a new podcast…

It’s called Accessing Home, led by Meagan Miller—a grad student with Community Housing Canada.
Blue promotional graphic with a white house icon in the center. Inside the house, text reads "accessing HOME" with an open door illustration below. Above the house, bold text says "now streaming." Below, it reads "Hosted & Co-hosted by Meagan Miller & Zachary Weeks." At the bottom, icons indicate the podcast is streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and PocketCast.
April 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Join me, @marierenaud.bsky.social & @sharifhaji.bsky.social this Thur in #yeg for an important town hall.

We’ll be talking about the Canada Disability Benefit, AISH, & the growing waitlists for FSCD & PDD—& what needs to change.

Register ⬇️, your voice matters💚 www.albertasfuture.ca/events/socia...
Poster for a “Provincial Social Program Benefits Town Hall” on AISH disability, income support, and more. Featuring photos of Marie Renaud (MLA for St. Albert), Zachary Weeks (Disability Advocate), and Sharif Haji (MLA for Edmonton-Decore). Event is Thursday, April 3, 5:30–8:30pm at Killarney Community League, 8720 130a Ave NW. Alberta NDP Caucus logo in bottom right corner.
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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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
March 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 💚

Honoured to join @rollingdragon on The Sit Down, Stand Out Show—a podcast amplifying voices in accessibility and advocacy.

💡 What’s one thing you wish more people knew about CP? Let’s talk. 👇
🔗 rollingdragonmedia.com/categories/cerebral-palsy-awareness
Graphic for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month featuring a green ribbon with disability-inclusive icons. The text reads 'March CP Awareness Month.' The collage includes four individuals: Rebecca Rubin Seligson, smiling while holding her children's book about disability representation; Zachary Weeks, wearing glasses and a suit, smiling confidently; Aleem Jaffer, wearing glasses and a dark sweater; and musician Kilo House, in sunglasses and a leather jacket, seated in front of a Grammy award and CBS logo. At the center is 'The Sit Down, Stand Out' podcast logo with a neon microphone, representing a platform for advocacy and storytelling.
March 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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📢 Edmontonians! Have your say on #accessibility & housing! 🏡♿

🔹 Accessibility Survey: cityofedmonton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... (Closes Mar 16)

🔹 Housing Survey: cityofedmonton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... (Closes Mar 17)

Make your voice count! RT & share! 🙌

#yeg #AffordableHousing
March 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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🚨 Important Conversation Alert! 🚨

Changes to #AISH & disability supports are coming. We’re pushing back. Your voice matters. 💪

📅 Tomorrow at 6:30 PM
📍 Where? albertasfuture.ca/events/budge...
Nothing about us without us. ✊

#DisabilityRights #Alberta #PDD #FSCD #CDB #WeWontBeSilent
March 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM