Canadians Concerned About Disability Poverty, On-Board with Proposed New National Benefit

June 30, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

Recognizing the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities –problems that have only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – the federal Liberal government laid out plans to help in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The government promised a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canadians-concerned-about-disability-poverty-on-board-with-proposed-new-national-benefit/ Related

I Chose Not to Disclose My Condition for Many Years, But I Came to Change My Mind

June 29, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

“You’re a very big guy and awkward with the way you move. You have this large presence that is off-putting. If I had an opening and you were the applicant, I wouldn’t hire you.” Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/i-chose-not-to-disclose-my-condition-for-many-years-but-i-came-to-change-my-mind/ Related

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 […]

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

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/ […]

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/

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 […]

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

Advocates Calling on the City to Enforce Accessibility Policies in Construction Zones

June 21, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International, Mobility

Barricades and broken concrete are blocking a portion of the sidewalk along Portage Avenue in the St. James area. For Allen Mankewich, who uses a wheelchair, the barricades are nearly impossible to get around. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/advocates-calling-on-the-city-to-enforce-accessibility-policies-in-construction-zones/ Related

Advocates Call on TTC to Pause Wheel-Trans Changes, Saying Thousands Could Lose Access

June 18, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda., Mobility

Changes mean people with disabilities, seniors may just stay home, advocates say Read more at https://aoda.ca/advocates-call-on-ttc-to-pause-wheel-trans-changes-saying-thousands-could-lose-access/

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