June 25, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Features, Juergen Weigen, Martock, OnTree, OnTree Park, Windsor, ZIPLINING
Brian George, an accessibility advocate who lives with a disability, has been able to do a lot over the years — triathlons, the Bluenose Marathon and skating at the Oval, to name a few. But never ziplining — until now. OnTree Park, located in Windsor, N.S., right next to Ski Martock, has introduced a […]
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Violation of Ontario Human RIGHTS!
June 28, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, Health
June 27, 2021 Ontario Human Rights Commission: After extensive research I am learning that Ontario young adults between 20 and 64 are being denied OHIP funded services at our private Physiotherapy Clinics for the following Groups of People: Stroke Survivors People with spinal chord injuries and Covid-19 Long haulers Clearly this is a major violation […]
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Largest U.S. Blind Advocacy Group Bans Web Accessibility Overlay Giant AccessiBe
June 28, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
The National Federation of the Blind, America’s most powerful civil rights and advocacy group for the visually impaired has launched a scathing attack on web accessibility overlay market leader accessiBe, accusing the company of engaging in “harmful” practices. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/largest-u-s-blind-advocacy-group-bans-web-accessibility-overlay-giant-accessibe/ Related
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Accessibility News June 26,2021 Update
June 26, 2021 / by BBG Security / Newsletter
Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/acnewsca AbleDocs is proud to support Accessibility News! With AbleDocs’ Document Accessibility Services, we are able to provide full content accessibility solutions that are unmatched by any other provider in the marketplace. We are the only organization that guarantees the compliance of every document we produce, and we back that […]
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Federal, provincial governments invest $7.4 million in Hamilton facilities
June 25, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Active Transportation, building upgrades, Donna Skelly, Federal Funding, Filomena Tassi, Gage Park, Hamilton active transportation, Hamilton COVID-19, Hamilton news, Hamilton trails, Health, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, Provincal Funding
Hamilton is receiving $7.4 million to pay for a variety of health and safety, accessibility and active transportation upgrades. Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Liberal MP Filomena Tassi announced Friday morning that the federal government is investing 80 per cent of the cost of the projects, at $5.9 million. Flamborough-Glanbrook Conservative MPP Donna Skelly said the province’s […]
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OnTree Park introduces new wheelchair-accessible ziplining course
June 25, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Features, Juergen Weigen, Martock, OnTree, OnTree Park, Windsor, ZIPLINING
Brian George, an accessibility advocate who lives with a disability, has been able to do a lot over the years — triathlons, the Bluenose Marathon and skating at the Oval, to name a few. But never ziplining — until now. OnTree Park, located in Windsor, N.S., right next to Ski Martock, has introduced a […]
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Check Out the New Video that Explains the K-12 Education Standards Development Committee’s 185-Page Initial Report and Gives Tips on How to Give Feedback
June 24, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
This public consultation is the first time in a generation or longer that the Ontario Government has taken a good look at Ontario’s school system from the perspective of students with disabilities. The AODA Alliance wants to help you have your say. This video will be helpful for you if you are: Read more athttps://aoda.ca/check-out-the-new-video-that-explains-the-k-12-education-standards-development-committees-185-page-initial-report-and-gives-tips-on-how-to-give-feedback/ […]
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Feds Propose New Canada Disability Benefit
June 24, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Benefit would supplement existing federal, provincial/territorial supports Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/feds-propose-new-canada-disability-benefit/
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Help Make Ontario Schools Accessible for Students with Disabilities Action Kit
June 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Help Tear Down the Many Disability Barriers Facing a Third of a Million Students with Disabilities in Ontario SchoolsHere’s an important and rare opportunity right now to help tear down the many barriers facing students with disabilities in Ontario schools. A public consultation is underway on this topic from now until September 2, 2021. This […]
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Calgary Councillor Asks for Improved Accessibility Around Popular Pop-Up Patios
June 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / International, Mobility
Calgarians with or without mobility issues are taking to social media to point out flaws with some of the temporary sidewalk setups around pop-up patios. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/calgary-councillor-asks-for-improved-accessibility-around-popular-pop-up-patios/ Related
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British Columbians With Disabilities Worry Reopening Will Undo Accessibility Gains
June 21, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
The world has become a lot more accessible during the pandemic from virtual work and health care, to increased delivery services and at-home entertainment. But Surrey South MLA and Opposition Critic for Accessibility & Inclusion, Stephanie Cadieux, says people have been asking for these options for years. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/british-columbians-with-disabilities-worry-reopening-will-undo-accessibility-gains/ Related
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