I have been searching everywhere to try and get an answer to my questions, so I figured I'd try here!
I've been thinking a lot lately about doing a long-term trip abroad--it wouldn't be until a couple years time, though. Canada has a Working Holiday Programme for people aged 18-35 and they have a number of different countries you can pick from, and your visa is good for up to two years!
I've always dreamed of travelling to England or Ireland and staying there a while, but never really knew if it was possible.
My one big concern is my disability benefits. My support program says if I'm out of the province for more than 3 months my benefits are subject to change/be discontinued. I honestly think that's a huge discrimination because no matter where I am I'll still need my disability supports, and I'm still a Canadian citizen. It's not as if I would be moving out of the country for good--I would understand in that situation that they would stop paying.
I just know I've had so many friends go on extended travels or a year-long exchange etc., and I just think that such amazing life experience shouldn't be out of my reach because of my disability!
So, I'm just curious is there anyone on here who has ever gone out of their country for an extended period and still kept their disability benefits?
Any info or advice would be great!