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My 29yr old son has autism. I'm his biggest advocate/problem solver. I work very hard to ensure he's happy, successful & fully engaged with our community.

Brampton, Ontario
Joined June 2010
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Replying to @ToyotaCanada
@ToyotaCanada, my 2021 #Rav4Hybrid sat in my driveway for 19 days while I was on vacation. When I returned my battery was completely dead. The dealership said that's to be expected. I disagree, as the Toyota literature lists steps to take if storing for 30+ days. #deadbattery
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BTW, I had the DCM firmware updated (April 2023). The dealership gave me a new battery in Oct 2024. Everything seemed fine until I went away for 19 days this past Sept. My battery was completely dead! The dealership won't honour the warranty b/c they gave it to me in "goodwill".
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1/2 My son has #autism. He works PT & receives #ODSP. He's been hired to work on election day & the pay is $20/hr x 17hrs = $340. Sound good? It would be except @fordnation penalizes ODSP clients w/ heavy claw backs. After everything is calculated the $340 will be reduced to $85!
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1/2 @fordnation improve life for #ODSP recipients, like my #autistic son, who are employed. The $1,000/m income exemption is too low & the 75% claw back too high. My son earns $821 BW & you reduce his ODSP by $481.50. When it's a 3 pay cheque month, you reduce it by $1,097.25!!!
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2/2 #ODSP recipients cannot work FT, that's why they're receiving ODSP. What good does it serve to penalize them & hold them in legislated poverty? #Autism #Brampton @BramptonGraham @patrickbrownont @ONSocialService @markwafer @MayorOliviaChow @RoweSantos @ODSPAction #onpoli
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Retirees get upset when they find out their #OAS will be clawed back by 15% if their annual income exceeds $90,997 but no outcry for #ODSP clients, like my #autistic son, who face a 75% clawback after they earn $1,000/m. Why? #Autism #PWD #Disabilities @Disability_WP #poverty
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I won $1,000 on @breakfasttv this morning! Well, it was supposed to be my husband's winnings but he forgot his cell phone at home, so I answered. To quote @Sid_Seixeiro, "tough luck Steve"! 😂Thanks for the laugh and money you guys. #IWakeUpWithBT @devobrown @DinaPugliese
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ODSP clients, like my #autistic son, can now earn $1,000/m before a 75% claw back kicks in. And, monthly #ODSP rates will finally be tied to inflation. This will give my son's bank acct a much-needed boost & put him one step closer to financial independence. #ONpoli @markwafer
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My #autistic son didn't express much interest in #Halloween when he was younger. Now, he loves picking his costume (and the dog's), decorating the yard & handing out candies to the kids. #Brampton #Autism @PeelAutism @AutismONT @OntAutism @InclusionNS @dsontario @Inclusion_Wpg
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