April 26, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, Health, International
When I was 15, I described what turned out to be the neurological symptoms of mental illness to my doctor. I told him I couldn’t do schoolwork, feel the cold, or understand a book. He suggested I go on walks if I was stressed. This breakdown in communication, in which patient and doctor seem to […]
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In One Day, Advocacy Action on 3 Accessibility Fronts- Critical Care Triage, Electric Scooters and B.C. Disabilities Act
April 29, 2021 / by BBG Security / aodaalliance
, all, aoda Read more at https://aoda.ca/in-one-day-advocacy-action-on-3-accessibility-fronts-critical-care-triage-electric-scooters-and-b-c-disabilities-act/
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After a Major Outpouring from People with Disabilities, Toronto Infrastructure Committee Unanimously Votes to Leave in Place the Ban on Electric Scooters – Next Week Toronto City Council Will Decide
April 29, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda., aodaalliance
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ALLIANCERead more athttps://aoda.ca/after-a-major-outpouring-from-people-with-disabilities-toronto-infrastructure-committee-unanimously-votes-to-leave-in-place-the-ban-on-electric-scooters-next-week-toronto-city-council-will-decide/ Related
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Committee Upholds T.O. e- Scooter Ban
April 29, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda., Mobility
Final decision on vehicles to be debated at council next month. Read more at https://aoda.ca/committee-upholds-t-o-e-scooter-ban/
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Intel and AI Developer Create Backpack for Visually Impaired
April 29, 2021 / by BBG Security / Blind, International
Jagadish K. Mahendran, an independent Artificial Intelligence (AI) developer, and his team have collaborated with Intel to help ease the mode of transport for visually impaired people. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/intel-and-ai-developer-create-backpack-for-visually-impaired/ Related
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Manitoba Promises New Income Support Program for People With Severe Disabilities
April 28, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
New legislation will lift people out of EIA to a ‘better income,’ the province vows Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/manitoba-promises-new-income-support-program-for-people-with-severe-disabilities/
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Disability Advocates to Present Today at Virtual Meeting of Toronto’s Infrastructure Committee to Oppose Allowing Electric Scooters
April 28, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda., aodaalliance
Today starting at 9:30 am, the City of Toronto’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee will consider if the City should allow electric scooters (e-scooters) in Toronto. The AODA Alliance and other disability advocates are scheduled to make deputations to the Committee. The Committee meeting will be live-streamed at: http://www.youtube.com/torontocitycouncillive Read more athttps://aoda.ca/disability-advocates-to-present-today-at-virtual-meeting-of-torontos-infrastructure-committee-to-oppose-allowing-electric-scooters/ Related
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if Hospital Overloads Require Critical Care Triage, Will the Ford Government Agree to Tell the Public the Daily Numbers of Patients Refused Life-Saving Critical Care They Need?
April 27, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
The AODA Alliance just wrote the Ford Government to request that key information about its critical care triage plans be immediately made public. That letter is set out below. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/if-hospital-overloads-require-critical-care-triage-will-the-ford-government-agree-to-tell-the-public-the-daily-numbers-of-patients-refused-life-saving-critical-care-they-need/ Related
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Legislation introduced to provide income support program for Manitobans with severe disabilities
April 27, 2021 / by BBG Security / Disabilities, EIA, income support, Politics, Severe and prolonged disabilities
The province is introducing legislation to provide an income support program for Manitobans with severe and prolonged disabilities. Current legislation puts Manitobans with severe and prolonged disabilities in the same category as those experiencing temporary losses of employment due to shorter-term or less severe disabilities. The province says Bill 72 would create a program […]
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The Disabled Doctors Not Believed by Their Colleagues
April 26, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, Health, International
When I was 15, I described what turned out to be the neurological symptoms of mental illness to my doctor. I told him I couldn’t do schoolwork, feel the cold, or understand a book. He suggested I go on walks if I was stressed. This breakdown in communication, in which patient and doctor seem to […]
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Feeding Frenzy by Corporate Lobbyist Continues at Toronto City Hall to Pressure City Council to Permit Electric Scooters Despite Their Proven Dangers to Vulnerable People with Disabilities, Seniors, Children and Others
April 24, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Read more at https://aoda.ca/feeding-frenzy-by-corporate-lobbyist-continues-at-toronto-city-hall-to-pressure-city-council-to-permit-electric-scooters-despite-their-proven-dangers-to-vulnerable-people-with-disabilities-seniors-c/
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