November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
The film, which stars Anne Hathaway, associates physical impairment with witches By IPCNov. 3, 2020 WarnerBros’ latest movie ‘The Witches’ has triggered a stir among the disability community with its negative portrayal of limb deficiencies. The film, featuring actress Anne Hathaway, heavily portrays evil witches with distinct physical impairments in their hands and feet. With […]
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Tell Us What Successes or Barriers Students with Disabilities Are Experiencing This Fall at School or During Distance Education – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
December 1, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Please take a minute to send us your feedback! We want to hear from parents and guardians of students with disabilities in Ontario Schools, from students with disabilities themselves, and from anyone working or volunteering in our schools. How has it been going for students with disabilities this fall, either during distance learning or when […]
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It’s Time for the Ford Government to Agree to Create a Built Environment Accessibility Standard under Ontario’s Disabilities Act – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
December 1, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Today is the first day of our non-partisan grassroots disability accessibility movement’s 27th year in action!! Read more athttps://aoda.ca/its-time-for-the-ford-government-to-agree-to-create-a-built-environment-accessibility-standard-under-ontarios-disabilities-act/ Related
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Fewer Veterans Have Applied for Disability During COVID-19, Sparking Accessibility Concerns – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
By Staff, The Canadian PressPosted October 25, 2020 The federal government is being criticized for not doing enough to help disabled veterans as new figures appear to confirm fears COVID-19 is making it more difficult for them to apply for assistance. The figures from Veterans Affairs Canada show about 8,000 veterans applied for disability benefits […]
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Words Matter, And It’s Time To Explore The Meaning Of “Ableism.” – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
Andrew PulrangForbes Magazine, Oct. 25, 2020 If you read more than one or two articles on disability issues, or talk to just about any disability rights activist, you will run across the word “ableism.” The word does a lot of work for disability culture. It carries the weight of the worst of what plagues disabled […]
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NotAWitch Calls Out ‘The Witches’ Movie for Portrayal of Disability – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
The film, which stars Anne Hathaway, associates physical impairment with witches By IPCNov. 3, 2020 WarnerBros’ latest movie ‘The Witches’ has triggered a stir among the disability community with its negative portrayal of limb deficiencies. The film, featuring actress Anne Hathaway, heavily portrays evil witches with distinct physical impairments in their hands and feet. With […]
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Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community, Health
Man suffering from neurological disorder says MAID easier to access than supports for disabled Canadians Kathleen Harris, CBC NewsPosted: Nov 10, 2020 The House of Commons justice committee heard today from opponents of the federal government’s plan to change the rules for medical assistance in dying. Advocates for Canadians with disabilities are sounding the alarm […]
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BC Human Rights Tribunal Upholds Complaint That Victoria Bike Lanes Discriminate Against the Blind – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / built environment
Adam ChanCTV News, November 13, 2020 VICTORIA — The BC Human Rights Tribunal says a complaint filed against the City of Victoria arguing that bike lanes that separate sidewalks from “floating bus stops” create unsafe conditions for blind pedestrians is justified. The dispute began in 2018, after the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) submitted […]
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Saskatoon’s Council Chambers Sees Significant Renovation – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / built environment
CTV News Saskatoon StaffPublished Monday, November 16, 2020 When Saskatoon’s new city council sits for the first time, it will be in an upgraded council chambers. This past fall, council chambers underwent renovations to improve its function and accessibility, the city said in a news release. Improvements include audio visual upgrades to improve video and […]
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Access and Engagement to Education Survey – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Education
Note: This is from the American Foundation for the Blind but Canadians are also encouraged to take it. We know that families of blind and low vision children are still facing major challenges as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced many schools to move to online education. As a person with low vision who received […]
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Telehealth May Worsen Digital Divide for People With Disabilities(PWDs) – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community, Health
A recently published JAMIA paper argues that design, implementation and policy considerations must be taken into account when developing virtual care technology. By Kat JercichNovember 23, 2020 Much has been made of telehealth’s potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. But, experts said in a […]
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