March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessible, Apartment, Canada, Disability, disabled, Halifax, handicapped, Health, Housing, Living, Nova Scotia, Options., Politics
[ad_1] A development company in Halifax says fixing the housing problem young adults with physical disabilities are experiencing is “very simple,” and is prepared to show the province exactly what they mean. EcoGreen Homes has an office on Gottingen Street near Cornwallis Street, just a few steps from one of their already underway construction projects. […]
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11-year old’s passion for sledge hockey started with help from the Society of Manitobans with Disabilities – Winnipeg
March 20, 2019 / by BBG Security / News, paul hamm, sledge hockey, Society of Manitobans with Disabilities, Sports, Winnipeg Sports
[ad_1] When you live in a city fueled by a passion for hockey, it’s no surprise many children enjoy getting onto the ice. Paul Hamm, 11, loves watching the Winnipeg Jets. “He is a hockey nut,” said Melanie Hamm, Paul’s mom. “He actually knows every statistic and every player and we thought this was a […]
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Disability housing under construction but requires funding for staff
March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessible, Apartment, Disability, disabled, handicapped, Housing, Living, Nova Scotia, Options.
[ad_1] A developer has begun creating a four-unit co-housing apartment for people with physical disabilities that they want to see used as a pilot project but before it can become a reality provincial funding to staff it is needed. Jeremy Keefe reports. [ad_2] Source link
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Free program makes skiing and snowboarding accessible for those with disabilities
March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / big white, Global News At 6:30, Kelowna, Powderhounds, Powderhounds Adaptive Snow Sports, Powderhounds Kelowna, Sit-Ski Big White, Sit-Ski Kelowna
[ad_1] Powderhounds Adaptive Snow Sports is a free program that teaches those with disabilities to ski and snowboards at Big White. [ad_2] Source link
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‘It’s a sad situation’: Developer creating shared housing for the physical disabled – Halifax
March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessible, Apartment, Canada, Disability, disabled, Halifax, handicapped, Health, Housing, Living, Nova Scotia, Options., Politics
[ad_1] A development company in Halifax says fixing the housing problem young adults with physical disabilities are experiencing is “very simple,” and is prepared to show the province exactly what they mean. EcoGreen Homes has an office on Gottingen Street near Cornwallis Street, just a few steps from one of their already underway construction projects. […]
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‘There’s never, ever a bad day at Powderhounds’: Adaptive snow sports school makes skiing accessible – Okanagan
March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / big white, Canada, Lifestyle, Poderhounds Big White, Powderhounds, Powderhounds Adaptive Snow Sports, Powderhounds Kelowna, Sit-Ski Big White, Sit-Ski Kelowna, Sports
[ad_1] Snow sports are a huge part of local culture in the Okanagan. But what happens if you have a physical or cognitive challenge? At Powderhounds Adaptive Snow Sports, the goal is making snowboarding and skiing accessible to everyone, no matter the disability. “Powderhounds is a ski and snowboard program run by the non-profit People […]
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Weyburn city council issues apology for disability group home comments
March 15, 2019 / by BBG Security / Canada, Disability Group Home, Group Home, Mayor Marcel Roy, The Creeks, Weyburn, Weyburn City Council, Weyburn Group Home
[ad_1] City council in Weyburn, Sask., has apologized to residents and other Canadians for using insensitive words after a controversial decision to reject a care home for people with disabilities. But the council isn’t saying whether it will reconsider the move. READ MORE: Weyburn councillor apologizes for ‘stigma’ remark surrounding group home A letter from […]
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‘I am extremely disappointed’: group home proposal sparks outrage in Weyburn
March 13, 2019 / by BBG Security / Disability Group Home, Paul Merriman, Politics, Sask Housing, Sask Politics, Sask Social Services Minister, Saskatchewan Housing Authority, Weyburn, Weyburn City Council
[ad_1] Social Services Minister Paul Merriman says he is “extremely disappointed” in Weyburn city council’s decision to not approve a group home for four adults with mental and physical disabilities. The Saskatchewan Housing Authority had the application for the home before council on March 11 for a discretionary use permit in The Creeks subdivision. “This […]
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New Saskatchewan bus service making travel easier for people with disabilities
March 13, 2019 / by BBG Security / Affordable Rides, Canada, Disabilities, Greyhound, Saskatchewan residents, Saskatchewan Transportation Company, STC, Transportation, Western Canada, Wheelchair Accessibility
[ad_1] A new bus service is trying to fill the void left after the province lost Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) in 2017 and Greyhound stopped service in Western Canada in October 2018. Affordable Rides launched about two weeks ago, providing Saskatchewan residents with a bit of optimism — especially those with disabilities. The new transportation […]
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New regulations proposed for travellers with disabilities
March 11, 2019 / by BBG Security / Disability Regulations, Disability Travel Regulations, Disability Travelling, Global BC, Travelers, Travelling, Travelling With Disability
[ad_1] Ottawa is proposing new regulations that will make travelling easier for people with disabilities. But as Grace Ke reports, some are saying they don’t go far enough. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. [ad_2] Source link
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Proposed Canadian travel regulations for people with disabilities don’t go far enough, critics say – BC
March 11, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessibility for travellers with disabilitie, Air Passenger Rights, Canada, Canada travel regulations, Canada travel rules, Canada travel with disabilities, Canadian Transportation Agency, flying for people with disabilities, Gabor Lukacs, News, Scott Streiner, Travel, Travel rules for people with disabilities
[ad_1] For people living with disabilities, travelling can be a challenge. The Canadian Transportation Agency and federal accessibility minister announced new proposed regulations that promise to be a game-changer for travellers with disabilities. The proposed regulations would affect communication, training, accessibility and service on large airlines, rail, ferries, buses and terminals. For example, terminals would […]
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