A Grim Choice: When Inaccessible Spaces Lead to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a chronic condition that causes severe reactions to chemicals found in everyday products like fragrances, cleaning agents, and building materials. For over 1.13 million Canadians with MCS, the world is often inaccessible. Public spaces, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and housing are filled with chemicals that trigger debilitating symptoms. Yet, despite its prevalence, MCS remains poorly understood and rarely accommodated.
The result? Some individuals are turning to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)—not because they are terminally ill, but because of unlivable conditions and systemic exclusion. This is a human rights crisis that challenges us to rethink accessibility and inclusion.
Under the Accessible Canada Act, barriers to accessibility are meant to be removed, yet people with MCS face them daily. This isn’t just about better policies—it’s about human rights and dignity.
At the upcoming RESILIENCE: International Conference on MCS (May 1-2, 2025), we will address the urgent need for inclusive policies and advocate for meaningful change. Join us as we break down barriers and fight for accessibility and inclusion for all.
Learn more and register here: RESILIENCE: International Conference on MCS
Your voice matters. Together, we can create a world where people with MCS no longer have to choose between life and accessibility.