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 […]

Peterborough to kick off accessible parking awareness campaign – Peterborough

November 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, accessible, accessible parking, City of Peterborough, Disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Lifestyle, News, Parking, Peterborough parking, Peterborough Police Service, Traffic

[ad_1] The City of Peterborough is launching an accessible parking awareness campaign as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities next week. Mayor Diane Therrien has proclaimed Dec. 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to promote awareness about disability issues and to draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive […]

Halifax advocate wheels down Robie Street to highlight accessibility issues – Halifax

October 31, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Halifax, Halifax Odyssey Tour, Health, News, Nova Scotia, Politics, Robie St.

[ad_1] In ancient Greek mythology, Odysseus traveled for ten years to return home after the fall of Troy. On Wednesday, Brian George ended a different sort of odyssey with a seven-kilometre trek down one of Halifax’s longest and busiest streets. “I’m starting here at the corner of Robie and Gainsborough and I’m wheeling all the […]

Nova Scotia announces plans to support accessibility law passed in 2017 – Halifax

September 21, 2018 / by BBG Security / Access by Design 2030, Accessibility, Accessibility Act, Government of Nova Scotia Accessibility Plan, Justice Minister Mark Furey, Mark Furey, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, Politics

[ad_1] Nova Scotia has announced the next steps to reach its goal of making the province more accessible for those with disabilities by 2030. Justice Minister Mark Furey has released an implementation strategy for the province’s Accessibility Act, passed in April 2017. READ MORE: Human rights board of inquiry finds N.S. failed to enforce accessible bathroom […]

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