Summary: The article explains that the federal government plans to simplify Disability Tax Credit applications for people with certain diagnosed conditions and to allow more types of health professionals to certify forms, changes that disability advocates welcome as meaningful progress but still far from enough. While the reforms are expected to help more people qualify—especially by reducing paperwork for conditions like dementia, ALS, Down syndrome and some autism—experts note that most disabled Canadians still do not receive the credit, and those with episodic or fluctuating disabilities remain largely excluded. Because the DTC acts as a gateway to other major benefits, several advocates argue it needs broader structural reform, including more inclusive eligibility rules and automatic qualification for people already receiving provincial disability supports.