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More than 6.2 million Canadians have some form of a disability, and the numbers are growing.

People with disabilities still face social and physical barriers that stop them from being a part of their communities.

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RT @AccessibleGC: Legislation to create a Canada Disability Benefit has passed third reading in the House of Commons and is now moving to the Senate. We are one step closer to supporting the financial security of working-age persons with disabilities! https://t.co/joiksjvNr2 https://t.co/PCcwqY2ukc
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