‘Many people still don’t have services’: Disability rights advocates ask Quebec to step in – Montreal

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Adults, Autisme Montréal, Canada, CAQ, Children, Coalition Avenir Quebec, Disabilities, Disability rights, Disability Rights Activists, Francois Legault, Quebec disability rights, Quebec social services, Services

[ad_1] Montreal disability-rights advocates are calling on the new provincial government to provide more services and help for adults and children. “Unfortunately, we have to protest again and ask the government very high up to help people with disabilities,” said Electra Dalamagas with Autisme Montréal. READ MORE: Disability rights advocates occupy Quebec ombudsman’s office A few […]

Disability support staff in Manitoba battling for pay hike amid cutbacks – Winnipeg

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Abilities Manitoba, Disabilities, Disability, Health, Increase, Manitoba, Pallister government, pay increase, Public, Support Staff, wage, Wage Increase

[ad_1] A disabled Manitoban requiring support can expect to receive care from around 770 different people in their lifetime. Support staff who work with people with disabilities say their wages need to go up, in order to provide stability for their clients. “Right now, people who provide support often work two or three jobs so […]

Sold-out Compass Card wristbands now being sold online for a big profit – BC

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Compass Card, compass wristban, Compass Wristband, News, trans link, trans link bands, Vancouver, vancouver compas cards, vancouver compass cards, Vancouver transit, Wristband

[ad_1] It’s no secret the Compass Card wristbands are a hit. Trans Link says it sold out of the wristbands on Monday morning, with a new shipment not coming until 2019. The wristbands, which work the same as a Compass Card, allow riders to tap in and tap out when travelling on transit. Jeremy was […]

Disability support workers hope for pay hike

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Disability Support Worker, Global News At 6, Newscast, Pay Raise

[ad_1] A disabled Manitoban requiring support can expect to receive care from around 770 different people in their lifetime. [ad_2] Source link

B.C. government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Addiction, Disability Alliance BC, Inclusivity, Politics, Provincial Government

[ad_1] The provincial government marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by announcing $500,000 in funding for projects that support accessibility and inclusivity. Sixteen non-profit organizations across B.C will receive grants of up to $40,000, Social Development Minister Shane Simpson said Monday. Money will be distributed through Disability Alliance BC. READ MORE: Disabled advocates applaud Vancouver’s […]

Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Uncategorised

[ad_1] Mon, Dec 3: Austin Clem with Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary and Shaneef Jiwani join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the importance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. [ad_2] Source link

Meet Tony Flores, Alberta’s advocate for persons with disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Global News Calgary, Persons With Disabilities Advocate, Tony Flores

[ad_1] Alberta’s first official advocate for persons with disabilities, Tony Flores, joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on his new role. [ad_2] Source link

Just Watch Me contest showcases entrepreneurs with disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Just Watch Me, Just Watch Me Contest, Just Watch Me Contest Entrepreneurs With Disabilities, Just Watch Me Contest Saskatchewan, Just Watch Me Entrepreneurs With Disabilities, Just Watch Me Saskatchewan

[ad_1] The Just Watch Me! contest is underway in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, giving entrepreneurs with disabilities the chance to tell their stories while competing to win cash and prizes. [ad_2] Source link

Bluenose-Ability Film Festival showcases disability and cultural diversity

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Bluenose-Ability Film Festival, Global News Morning, ReachAbility

[ad_1] We chat with Tova Sherman of reachAbility and get a rundown of what’s happening at the 2018 Bluenose-Ability Film Festival. [ad_2] Source link

Slide and Ride event invites students with disabilities to hit the slopes

December 2, 2018 / by BBG Security / Feature

[ad_1] Sun, Dec 2 – Nigel Campbell from the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing explains why the Slide and Ride event helps young people who might not otherwise learn to ski see their potential on the hill. [ad_2] Source link

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