If you live with ME, Long COVID, or another energy-limiting illness, you know the particular exhaustion of explaining your condition to a stranger, again and again, just to get through a day that already takes everything you have. Travel can make this worse: lineups, unfamiliar staff, no time to rest between steps. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program offers a small but meaningful way to skip that explanation. The Sunflower is a discreet lanyard, pin, or sticker that sig

For many Canadians living with a disability, the path to financial support is anything but straightforward. Complex forms, confusing eligibility rules, and mountains of paperwork can turn what should be a lifeline into an exhausting ordeal. Inclusion Canada is working to change that one appointment at a time. The Problem with Applying for Disability Benefits Canada offers several significant financial programs for people with disabilities: the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the

ME|FM Society of BC Director, Sophie Harrison, advocates for those with Long COVID. Watch her March 2025 interview on CTV News as she discusses her experiences with this disease, its connection to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and the lack of adequate knowledge and care.

The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) offers financial relief for BC r esidents traveling for non-emergency medical services not available in their communities. Residents must have MSP enrollment and a referral to an MSP enrolled medical specialist for services outside their community. Key Points: TAP does not cover personal expenses like meals or accommodations. Your travel must not be covered by third party insurance. Before travelling, you will require: a completed TAP form