Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Paratransit, Abdominal Pain, Food Bank
15 Jul 2015
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Find government policies that make it harder for people to exit poverty rather than easier, talked to 45 londoners & asked them what the stupid rules" are. 18 years old- > 1998: moved to london, no job, odsp: /month (disabilities) Ontario works: people who are employed; /month (assistance) 2002-2005: fanshawe; friends; transportation; best thing to her: free bus pass. 2006-present: housing challenges ()=; intermittent employment: 2. 5 hour commute. Para-transit: ; booking window; 1 hour availability; multiple riders; 48 hours in advance; first come first serve - > can"t have job b/c if filled, can"t get to work on time. The trade off: shelter - > food - > transportation - > internet. Social housing: /month; funded by gov; rate affordable to those on social assistance. London wait list: 3000+ families; up to 8 years vs toronto (18) Lives in montreal w/ husband of 17 years. Leaves w/ kids: takes bus to london.
