Adam Perusse has suffered from ataxia since birth, a condition that affects, among other things, coordination, balance, and muscle strength. In Mr. Perusse's case, the condition primarily results in speech delay. Despite being completely independent, his disability prevents him from working in his field—road construction. Source: https://www.noovo.info/video/incapable-de-se-trouver-un-emploi-a-cause-de-son-handicap.html

Many people continue to face barriers related to hiring, integration, and job retention, according to the results of a study conducted by the Quebec Commission on Human Rights and Youth Rights (CDPDJ). “Some people even said they had given up looking for work because the barriers were so significant,” reported the President of the Human Rights Commission, Philippe-André Tessier. Noovo Info also recently spoke with a resident of Shawinigan who turned to social media to find a job and denounced the discrimination he faced because of his disability. “I would show up for the interview and as soon as I started talking for a bit longer, their faces changed and they looked at me with contempt,” said Adam Pérusse, who has lived with ataxia since birth. Source: https://www.noovo.info/nouvelle/emploi-les-personnes-en-situation-dhandicap-face-a-des-obstacles-plus-de-mesures-reclamees.html

Report provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of disability policy across Canadian provinces and territories. Summary: British Columbia — uneven access to services/infrastructure; lack of unified standards and transparent reporting. Alberta — long waitlists for assessments/services (FSCD/PDD), overloaded case managers, staffing shortages. Saskatchewan — insufficient capacity in housing and day programs; bottlenecks in youth-to-adult transitions. Manitoba — slow progress on accessibility standards; weak compliance/enforcement. Ontario — service barriers and inadequate ODSP adequacy amid high living costs. Quebec — adequacy of income support for long-term disabilities; complex system navigation. Nova Scotia — legacy issues from past benefit errors; fragmented services. New Brunswick — scattered environmental/service barriers; lack of uniform requirements. Newfoundland and Labrador — gradual rollout of rules; uneven access across regions. Prince Edward Island — limited...