October 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Canada Post, Canada Post Strike, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, CUPW, François Paradis, Jessica McDonald, labour dispute, Strike, Union of Postal Communications Employees, UPCE
[ad_1] On Monday, October 22 the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced rotating strikes around the country; the climax of a labour dispute that lasted nearly a year after negotiations. After the expiry of the CUPW contract, Canada Post decided to discontinue sick leave provisions, including short-term and long-term disability – even for workers […]
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Halifax advocate wheels down Robie Street to highlight accessibility issues – Halifax
October 31, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Halifax, Halifax Odyssey Tour, Health, News, Nova Scotia, Politics, Robie St.
[ad_1] In ancient Greek mythology, Odysseus traveled for ten years to return home after the fall of Troy. On Wednesday, Brian George ended a different sort of odyssey with a seven-kilometre trek down one of Halifax’s longest and busiest streets. “I’m starting here at the corner of Robie and Gainsborough and I’m wheeling all the […]
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Disability rights advocates occupy Quebec ombudsman’s office, demand meeting with health minister – Montreal
October 31, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Danielle McCann, Disability rights, Health, Mouvement PHAS, Quebec health care, Quebec social services, Sam Kuhn
[ad_1] A group of about a dozen disability rights advocates spent Wednesday morning standing their ground and demanding help from the Quebec government. They gathered at Phillips Square in downtown Montreal to protest what they call a crisis in the social services sector. A smaller group of advocates, many in wheelchairs, made their way into […]
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Closing arguments heard at N.S. inquiry as people with disabilities allege housing discrimination
October 30, 2018 / by BBG Security / Beth MacLean, Emerald Hall, Human Rights Act, Joesph Delaney, News, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia government, Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, Nova Scotia Humans Rights Commission, Politics, Psychiatric Ward, Walter Thompson
[ad_1] A lengthy inquiry which is considering whether the Nova Scotia government violated human rights by housing people with disabilities in a hospital for over a decade is hearing closing arguments Tuesday. Beth MacLean and Joseph Delaney have testified the Department of Community Services violated the province’s Human Rights Act by forcing them to remain […]
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Canada Post cuts workers’ disability benefits after strike action
October 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Benefits, Canada, Canada Post, Canada Post Strike, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, CUPW, Disability, François Paradis, Health, Jessica McDonald, Jon Hamilton, Strike, Union Of Postal Communication Employees, UPCE
[ad_1] Canada Post has discontinued sick leave provisions, including short-term and long-term disability – even for workers with claims predating the strike action [ad_2] Source link
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Canada Post cuts workers’ disability benefits
October 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Canada Post, Canada Post Strike, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, CUPW, François Paradis, Jessica McDonald, labour dispute, Strike, Union of Postal Communications Employees, UPCE
[ad_1] On Monday, October 22 the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced rotating strikes around the country; the climax of a labour dispute that lasted nearly a year after negotiations. After the expiry of the CUPW contract, Canada Post decided to discontinue sick leave provisions, including short-term and long-term disability – even for workers […]
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Passion for helping others turned into career with DDRC for Calgary man – Calgary
October 24, 2018 / by BBG Security / calgary career fair, Calgary Job Fair, CAREER FAIR, DDRC Calgary, developmental disabilities resource centre hiring, developmental disabilities resource centre of calgary, Features, News, passion for people, working with people, working with persons with developmental disabilities
[ad_1] Nearly one year ago, Scot Paisley’s life took an unexpected turn. “I had seen on the news actually, the story about the DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary) having a job fair,” Paisley said. It was the day he was presented with an opportunity to do what he loves to do. It’s also […]
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Kingston family launches the #WhatDon’tYouKnow campaign, to bring awareness to invisible disabilities
October 23, 2018 / by BBG Security / #WhatDon'tYouKnow, ADHD, Bill Welychka, Bullies, Jan Murphy, OCD, RJ Card
[ad_1] RJ Card, who inspired the campaign, is already seeing a large improvement in his quality of life [ad_2] Source link
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Advocates say more funding needed for diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia in B.C. – BC
October 15, 2018 / by BBG Security / Dyslexia, Dyslexia BC, Dyslexia BC schools, Dyslexia in BC, News
[ad_1] Remember getting a class assignment back with red correction marks on it? Now imagine if your paper was covered in red ink, and it was because you were being forced to understand a language you didn’t get. Now imagine it’s your native language, which you struggle to read or write. That’s what people with […]
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Renovated day program building reopens in Langenburg, Sask.
October 11, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessbility, Canada, Esterhazy, Expansion, Government of Saskatchewan, Group Homes, Intellectual Disabilities, Langenburg, Langenburg and District Activity Centre, Ministry of Social Services
[ad_1] A building used for providing day programs for people with intellectual disabilities has reopened in Langenberg, Sask. Dignitaries from across the province visited Langenburg on Thursday to celebrate the renovations made to the Langenburg and District Activity Centre (LDAC). The LDAC currently supports 12 people with intellectual disabilities in Langenburg and Esterhazy. READ MORE: […]
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New sensory playground open in Saskatoon for kids with disabilities – Saskatoon
October 10, 2018 / by BBG Security / Autism, Canada, Disabilities, Disability, Inclusion, Inclusivity, John Dolan School, Parents, Playground, Recreation, Saskatoon Public Schools, Sensory playground, Students, Wheelchair
[ad_1] Charmaine Bellamy’s 12-year-old son Luke has never shown much interest in playgrounds. “Going to the playground has actually been kind of pointless in the past,” Bellamy said. “There’s nothing he actually feels safe and secure to do.” READ MORE: New accessible playground opens at Saskatoon zoo Luke has autism, is non-verbal and has a […]
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