February 18, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Condo, Quebec, Residents, Snow Removal, Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil Quebec, Weather, Wheelchair, Winter, winter accessibility
Piero Gervasi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair, recently moved into a condo in Vaudreuil for more accessibility. The interior of the condo has an open concept, with elevators and an exterior ramp, but Gervasi has been dealing with parking issues since he moved there in May. The issues started […]
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New Saskatchewan permit makes hunting more accessible to people in wheelchairs
July 1, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Hunting, hunting permits, hunting saskatchewan, hunting Saskatchewan disabled, Lumsden, ministry of environemnt, Motorized Wheelchair, News, Sask Politics, Saskatchewan hunting permits, skpoli, Spina Bifida, Trent Wotherspoon
For 20 years, Bobbie Cherepuschak dreamed of hunting big game by roaming the land. Come October, his dream will get to come true. That’s because the Ministry of Environment has made changes to the province’s hunting permits to allow people with disabilities to use motorized wheelchairs while participating in the sport. “This will enhance the […]
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Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students
May 20, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Autism, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Ontario, COVID-19, COVID-19 Ontario, e-learning, Health, News, online learning, Ontario e-learning, Ontario government, Ontario schools
A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities. “We’ve been calling on the government to show leadership. Whether it’s the crisis in nursing homes or the crisis facing students with disabilities, it’s the recurring failure to lead,” said […]
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Accessibility essential for Alberta’s COVID-19 updates: ‘We have no choice but to wait’
March 16, 2020 / by BBG Security / 880 Edmonton features, Accessibility, accessible information, Alberta health, Canada, Coronavirus, Covid19, Deaf, edmonton centre for newcomers, Health, HOH, novel coronavirus, Pandemic
On Monday, an ASL/English interpreter was present during an Alberta Health COVID-19 update for the first time. It’s a significant moment for the deaf and hard of hearing community, which had called on the government to provide an interpreter or live captioning during the updates. READ MORE: 74 confirmed coronavirus cases in Alberta; cases detected […]
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Lumsden man hopes rule changes can improve hunting accessibility in Saskatchewan
March 2, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Hunting, hunting saskatchewan, hunting Saskatchewan disabled, Ministry of Environment, Saskatchewan Hunting, skpoli, Spina Bifida, Trent Wotherspoon
Bobbie Cherepuschak has been hunting in Saskatchewan for nearly 20 years. An avid outdoorsman, Cherepuschak, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair to get around, has found a way to take his expeditions to the next level. Warning: The photo below may upset some readers. Bobbie Cherepuschak is hoping to improve hunting […]
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Six families with disabilities move into affordable housing units in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
February 28, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Affordable Housing, Camponi housing, Canada, City of Saskatoon, Disabilities, Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan, Home, Homes, SaskNative Rentals
Posted February 28, 2020 7:30 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Six families in Saskatoon have a new place to call home. Three accessible semi-detached houses located throughout the city were designed and built specifically for people with disabilities and mobility issues. […]
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Vaudreuil residents struggle with lack of accessibility during the winter – Montreal
February 18, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Condo, Quebec, Residents, Snow Removal, Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil Quebec, Weather, Wheelchair, Winter, winter accessibility
Piero Gervasi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair, recently moved into a condo in Vaudreuil for more accessibility. The interior of the condo has an open concept, with elevators and an exterior ramp, but Gervasi has been dealing with parking issues since he moved there in May. The issues started […]
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Quebec invests $4.2M toward better accessibility at Place des Arts metro – Montreal
January 26, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Atelier TAG, Canada, Chantal Rouleau, Consumer, Features, Laurence Parent, Lifestyle, Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, Philippe Ducros, Place D'Armes, Place des Arts, Politics, Reduced Mobility, Société de transport de Montréal, Traffic
A corridor built in 1966 that grants access to Montreal’s Place des Arts will be more accessible thanks to a $ 4.2 million grant from the Quebec government. The corridor, which will be the subject of major works, connects the complex to Place des Arts metro station. A staircase will first be demolished, then a […]
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Snowy streets, sidewalks causing difficulties for Calgarians with disabilities – Calgary
February 20, 2019 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Calgarians, Calgary sidewalk clearing, Calgary sidewalks, Calgary Street Cleaning, Calgary Streets, Calgary weather, Health, Sidewalks, Snow, Snowy Sidewalks, Snowy streets, Weather, Winter
[ad_1] The snowy, icy conditions in Calgary are making for a tough go for pedestrians, but it can be especially dangerous for those who use mobility aids. When snow and slush starts to build up it can make an already tiresome, almost unbearable journey. It’s something Patrick White said can be a simple fix if […]
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Sold-out Halifax disX show breaks down disability barriers – Halifax
January 24, 2019 / by BBG Security / ableism, Accessibility, Adam Jack Pelley, Bus Stop Theatre, Canada, Disability, Halifax, Halifax DisabilityX, Halifax disX, Halifax people with disabilities, Human Rights, Paul Vienneau
[ad_1] Haligonians with disabilities are challenging the media — and the public — to change the way they think about disability. Speakers at the inaugural Halifax DisabilityX (disX) show shared their personal stories on stage on Thursday in an attempt to shed some light on an experience they say many able-bodied folks tie to stereotypes or […]
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Calgarians mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Calgary
December 4, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Central Library, Central Library Calgary, Disabilities, disabilities calgary, Disability, Health, IDPD, IDPD calgary, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities Calgary, News, people with disabilities, Persons with Disabilities, United Nations
[ad_1] People in Calgary marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) at Central Library on Monday. The IDPD event highlighted the achievements of people with disabilities in the city and included opportunities to learn about programs, resources and services in the disabled community. “The goal of IDPD is to bring awareness to disability and […]
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