As I mentioned in my opening statement around the definition of “disability”, we were so excited during the Accessible Canada Act consultations that we were a part of and with the act itself that the definition of “disability” included “episodic”. This committee has also studied episodic disabilities and has produced an excellent report. Unfortunately episodic disabilities are not understood and not included in many of the programs, so they are left out.
We're concerned with this act that they also will be left out. I think there's a really important opportunity for this committee to include episodic, and there is a definition that's already inclusive. That's where we'd like to see it, because we know this intermittent connection to the workplace is very difficult. The needed supports for people with disabilities are very difficult.