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Hose Grant Hardy interview Rabia Khedr, the National Director of Disability without Poverty. When Prime Minister Mark Carney was sworn in, he slimmed down the cabinet and removed roles that were specific to people with disabilities and women and gender rights. Rabia and Grant discuss the importance of these roles in the cabinet. Find Disability Without Poverty online: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca Disability Without Poverty (DWP) began when advocates across the country came together to work on eliminating disability poverty. Their work was immediately focussed on the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) introduced in the 2020 Throne Speech. Through DWP's numerous petitions, open letters, Op-Eds, rallies, partnerships and non-partisan efforts, the CDB reached unanimous Royal Assent in June 2023. Our work continues in order to ensure that the CDB is a benefit that actually benefits people with disabilities by lifting them out of poverty. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Rabia Khedr is a passionate advocate for equity, justice, and inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and diverse communities. She's served on the Accessibility Standards Canada board, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and the Minister's Disability Advisory Group. As the National Director of Disability Without Poverty and CEO of DEEN Support Services, she's also a co-founder of Race and Disability Canada. Rabia, a motivational speaker, has earned awards like the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her humanitarian work.

What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air travel? Rabia Khedr stops by to share some of her thoughts.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Nearly half of Canada's food service businesses are losing money or barely breaking even. Megan Gillmore wrote about this and shares her thoughts. Researchers in Japan are studying a trend claiming that humans are falling out of love with nature. Lawrence Gunther shares more. What accommodations would you like to see for persons with disabilities when it comes to air travel? Rabia Khedr stops by to share some of her thoughts. A recent study published in the MDPI Journal Sexes claims that researchers have been able to reverse the signs and symptoms of autism. Rebecca Dingwell has thoughts on this study. And, there's another edition of the Weekly News Quiz!

What are some major trends and challenges people with disability are facing in 2024? Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts as we hit the halfway point of the year.

Michelle McQuigge joins the program to remember her friend and colleague Lori Paris who sadly passed away this weekend. What exactly is the art of walking? Why should people be thinking of walking as the sixth sense? Lawrence Gunther strolls by to share his thoughts. What are some major trends and challenges people with disability are facing in 2024? Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts as we hit the halfway point of the year. Halifax Pride is right around the corner. Journalist Rebecca Dingwell unpacks some of the issues the festival has faced over recent years. There is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants: Alex Smyth, Elysia Yardley and Karen Magee battle it out for the bragging rights!

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: the federal NDP recently announced a plan to make Canada's Disability Benefit easier to access. Rabia Khedr reviews what has been proposed. Sault Ste. Marie is adopting accessible pedestrian signals. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton tells you about the initiative. And there is another edition of the weekly news quiz! Contestants Elizabeth Mohler, Karen Magee and Elysia Yardley put their knowledge to the test! This is the June 25, 2024, episode.

The federal NDP recently announced a plan to make Canada's Disability Benefit easier to access. Rabia Khedr reviews what has been proposed. From the June 25, 2024, episode.

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In April the Canada Disability Benefit disappointed many people with disabilities and leaves many below the poverty line. Rabia Khedr discusses her displeasures and where we go from here.

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have had profound effects on people acquiring disabilities. Rabia Khedr explores the impact of war on disability in the short-term and long-term.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Matisse Hamel-Nelis shares her experience at the a11yTO Camp. Lawrence Gunther reflects on his experience at the Canon accessible photography exhibit ‘World Unseen.' Plus, Rabia Khedr explores the impact of war on disability. This is the April 9, 2024, episode.

Ever heard of “disability standard time”? Rabia Khedr explores the terms and discusses the need for able-bodied people to understand accommodations and process for people with disabilities. From the March 12, 2024, episode.

The conversation on workplace accommodations continues. Rabia Khedr examines the potential risks of disclosing and not disclosing a hidden disability with an employer?

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Lisha Yochimowitz from Paths of Literacy discusses the importance of integrating Braille with innovative technology. Rabia Khedr reflects on some of the trends and challenges for disability issues in Canada. Rebecca Dingwell discusses some of the flaws and risks with self-assessments and self-diagnosing. And there is another edition of the weekly news quiz! From the January 16, 2024, episode.

What does 2024 hold for people with disabilities? Rabia Khedr reflects on some of the trends and challenges for disability issues in Canada. This is the January 16, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Jesse Preston explores the intersection of A.I. and disability in the employment sector. Rebecca Dingwell explains why the CRA should improve the application process for the Disability Tax Credit. Plus, Rabia Khedr considers how Canada stacks up to disability rights across the country. This is the November 21, 2023, episode.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a few weeks away. How does Canada stack up when it comes to disability rights across the country? Rabia Khedr weighs in with her thoughts. From the November 21, 2023, episode.

Have you ever considered starting your own business? Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts on entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. From the October 24, 2023, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Rabia Khedr explores the world of entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. Lawrence Gunther chats about the significance of Fat Bear Week. And Courtney Weaver tells you about Holland Bloorview's new decision-aid tool for autistic young adults in the workplace. This is the October 24, 2023, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Rabia Khedr looks ahead to the future of disability advocacy. Dawn Dickinson previews this week's episode of Maclean's Magazine with an article about Alberta's premier Danielle Smith. Community reporter Nathan Clement tells you about this year's Vancouver International Film Festival. Marc Aflalo gives you the scoop on Amazon's “Just Walk Out” technology. And entertainment Michael McNeely reviews “Dumb Money” starring Paul Dano.

There is an emerging generation of disability leaders and activists. Rabia Khedr looks ahead to the future of disability advocacy.

Bill C-22 is in third reading at the Senate and policy makers expect it will be adopted before Parliament breaks for the summer. The new Canada Disability Benefit aims to lift tens of thousands of people with disabilities out of poverty. We speak with Sen. Brent Cotter who is sponsoring the bill; and Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty and former Ontario Human Rights Commissioner.

Canada has left disabled people behind. Provincial support programs do anything but. The result is Legislated Poverty. Disabled advocates from across Ontario join this panel discussion on the ways in which people are fighting back. Included in the discussion is a critique of Bill C22, a debate on tactics and an exploration of a way forward. Panels include: Rabia Khedr, Disability Without Poverty; Isabella Gamk, Toronto Mayoral candidate and activist, Kemal Ahmed, ONDP Disability Co-Chair and Accessibility Expert, and Christine Calvert, disabled activist and caregiver.

Disability rights advocates warn that poverty and a lack of support are leading Canadians with disabilities to consider choosing medical assistance in dying. We talk to Jacquie Holyoak, who struggles to live on disability support payments and has been talking to her doctor about MAID; Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability Without Poverty; and Trudo Lemmens, professor of health law and policy at the University of Toronto.

PWD - people with disabilities DWP - Disability Without Poverty December 3rd of this year marks 30 years since the United Nations adopted this date as the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The theme for IDPD 2022 is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“. What is Disability Without Poverty (DWP)? What is Bill C-22 (the Canada Disability Benefit)? This week on Outlook we speak with Janet Rodriguez – Disability advocate; Ontario coordinator for DWP about Janet's international perspective (speaking of coming from Peru to Canada) and then what it's been like living here in this country with the push for Bill C-22 as 2022 comes to a close. Janet tells us about this organization and this bill as the three of us have an open discussion about our own, individual experiences with disability and the connection between disability and poverty in Canada specifically, both before and since Covid-19 came along, contributing to so many societal cracks, all of which were already forming before the pandemic but of which have only widened more vastly since. When Covid hit, the government snapped into high gear for Canadians when they were unable to go to work. The Canadian government created the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit or CERB, but with cost-of-living on the increase, those living with disabilities (both visible and invisible) have fallen further and further below the poverty line. This ends up harming society more, in the long run, but with disability there's always been stigma and feelings of being a burden, on the system, in the capitalistic culture we're all living in. We wanted to speak with someone who is doing something, as part of a group of Canadians living with disability, to engage with policy makers and fellow stakeholders to make life better for pwd, a group any one of us could join at any time. “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“. This may be a global truth, but it must begin and end in the country in which we live, and Janet Rodriguez is our guest for this broad strokes discussion broken down. Those of us with disabilities in Canada (PWD/DWP), we must have a highly visible seat at the table for all consultations on the creation of a Canadian Disability Benefit and that's just what Disability Without Poverty and Rodriguez are doing by pulling up a chair for human rights here at home. And as we wrap up 2022, on this first Outlook of December, we promote Disability Without Poverty's webinar taking place Thursday, December 8th beginning at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET. It's a year-End review of the Canada Disability Benefit. Together with hosts Michelle Hewitt, national co-chair) and Rabia Khedr, national director, DWP will be discussing "how far we've come and the challenges that lie ahead in making Bill C-22 a reality.” Register here: https://plan-9.hubspotpagebuilder.com/reg-dwp-year-end-townhall You can also register by phone at: 1-877-775-6652 Read more about what Disability Without Poverty are all about by visiting their website where you can sign up for the DWP newsletter for updates in your inbox: https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca And find them on Facebook: http://facebook.com/disabilitywithoutpoverty

It's impossible. ODSP ActionCoalition's Trevor Manson says he eats one meal a day. Rabia Khedr, National Director for Disability Without Poverty, is calling on the provincial and federal governments to help people with disablities out of poverty.

This week Ryan and Rob welcome Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty to the show to talk about the status of Bill C-22, an Act that promises to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit. They discuss the Act and its potential impact as well as the state of disability advocacy at the moment and what can be done to foster positive change for people with disabilities. You don't want to miss this episode – and we're not just saying that! Show Transcript Show Notes Disability Without Poverty https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/ AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

Dads share their dumbest stories with us  Disability Without Poverty's national director Rabia Khedr, and Sherri Hanley, the director of policy and community action for the Community Food Centres Canada, tell us how poverty is impacting thousands of Canadians living with disabilities RUOK with dad jokes? HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Disability advocate Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts on the federal budget's lack of reference to the Canada Disability Benefit. Accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore describes a new accessibility regulation in the province of British Columbia. Community reporter Louise Levesque Burley in Moncton, New Brunswick gives details about this year's Gutsy Walk by Crohn's and Colitis Canada. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about a new sensor technology for navigation by Intelligent Material Solutions. And, quizmaster Mike Ross challenges Karen Magee, Mark Phoenix and Dave Brown in another edition of the weekly news quiz! This is the April 19, 2022 episode.

Disability advocate Rabia Khedr shares her thoughts on the federal budget's lack of reference to the Canada Disability Benefit. From the April 19, 2022 episode.

Rabia Khedr, national director for Disability Without Poverty, discusses a proposed monthly Canada Disability Benefit. This is the January 22, 2022 episode.

A group of high-profile Canadians have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on the federal government to fast-track the Canadian disability benefit. Rabia Khedr, National Director of Disability Without Poverty, joins Mike Stubbs to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with a panel about the Federal Election Results. Victoria Levack is a Human Rights Activist focusing on housing & disability issues. Rabia Khedr is the National Director of Disability Without Poverty, CEO of DEEN support Services and a former Human Rights Commissioner in Ontario. Marcie Shwery-Stanley is an advocate for people living with disabilities here in Cape Breton. She has served on advisory boards and committees at every level of government.

Rabia Khedr is the national director of Disability Without Poverty and has a big personal stake in the upcoming federal election. Rabia and her sister are visually impaired. One brother with an intellectual disability lives in long-term care. Her other brother died of complications following surgery during the pandemic. With more than six million people living with disabilities in this country, Rabia is working to get the next government to listen to their needs, and says implementing the National Disability Benefit is a first step, no matter which party takes the reins.

In preparation of our new Thursday format for season four that will bring in you a round table of journalists, columnists, and pundits discussing the news, ideas, and policies In Canada, we're trying something new. Each Thursday, we'll discuss some of the weeks most important, thought provoking, or enraging opinion columns. Today's columns are: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-high-frequency-rail-sounds-good-but-does-via-have-to-run-it/ (High-frequency rail sounds good – but does Via have to run it?) - Andrew Coyne, Globe & Mail https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/david-staples-324-billion-good-reasons-for-albertans-to-negotiate-a-new-deal-with-canada (324 billion good reasons for Albertans to negotiate a new deal with Canada) - David Staples, Edmonton Journal https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2021/07/05/canadians-expect-our-governments-to-do-more-for-those-living-with-disabilities.html (Canadians expect our governments to do more for those living with disabilities) - Rabia Khedr & Guillaume Parent, Toronto Star Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon) and help us to continue delivering analysis on today's most important stories from a democratic socialist viewpoint. Support this podcast

Rabia Khedr, an activist, consultant, former Human Rights Commissioner and motivational speaker who ‘wears many hijabs,’ joins Al Etmanski for this Power of Disability conversation. They discuss Rabia’s advocacy and policy work within the disability community and the Muslim community; bringing a disability benefit, or basic income, to Canada; as well as the vital importance of having people disabled folks driving systems change. Rabia speaks to the significance of having what she calls a ‘hyphenated identity’ and how disability is just one facet of people's varied and intersecting experiences and identities. She shares with Al how she is working with the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities to connect people to Disability Justice principles through spirituality and culture. She also sheds light on what she means when she says, “Being blind, I see things differently.” “The range of disabilities, of lived experience, needs to be reflected in the journey — at the table, making the decisions, leading the work.” - Rabia Khedr Read the full transcript of this episode: https://www.sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/community-engagement/Below-the-Radar/transcripts/rabia-khedr/ Resources: — Rabia Khedr consulting: http://www.diversityworx.com/index.php/consultant-profile/rabia-khedr — Rabia Khedr on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RabiaKhedr — COVID-19 Canadian Muslim Task Force: https://www.cmcovidtf.com/ — DEEN Support Services: https://deensupportservices.ca/ — Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities: https://camd.ca/ — Disability and Islam journal (forthcoming) — Al Etmanski’s website: www.aletmanski.com — The Power of Disability: 10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World: https://aletmanski.com/books/

We speak with Rabia Khedr, former Ontario human rights commissioner and president of DEEN Support Services. We talk out about the first annual Global Conference on Disability and Islam being held on August 18th. This is the August 15, 2020 episode.

Raw, inspiring, and humbling- Rabia Khedr's story is something we would like to make recommended listening for everyone. Rabia Khedr has been blind since birth but that has not stopped her from becoming a super-achiever. She has spent the better part of her life advocating for people with disabilities and for racial equity. She has founded Diversityworx and DEEN Support Services- both that help her serve the people she represents. She is also a founding member of CAM-D- the Canadian Association for Muslims of Disabilities. She has been the Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Executive Director of the Muslim Council of Peel. She even ran for public office! While all these are great accomplishments in themselves, this spirited mother of four wins you over with her humility and sense of humor. Follow her on Twitter: @RabiaKhedr For links to her work: DEEN Support Services: http://www.deensupportservices.ca Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities: https://camd.ca Diversityworx: https://www.diversityworx.com Do send in your comments or feedback about this episode by tweeting them to @acrosshertable or e-mailing them at feedback@acrosshertable.com or send us a voice message at http://www.anchor.fm/acrosshertable/message Don't forget to follow Across Her Table on Instagram @acrosshertable (https://www.instagram.com/acrosshertable) Music credit: 'Storybook' by Scott Holmes & 'Once Upon a Time" by Audiobinger