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 […]

Hospitality and Disability Advocate Drew Cumpson visits The Morning Show

January 2, 2019 / by BBG Security / Bill Welychka, Disability, Documentary, Drew Cumpson, Travel, ygk

[ad_1] A documentary will follow Drew as he discovers the challenges in wheelchair accessible travel [ad_2] Source link

Ontario woman on disability with cancer says potential landlords discriminating against her

December 21, 2018 / by BBG Security / Affordable Housing, Cancer, Disability, Global News At 5:30, Housing, Landlords, Rent, Tenants

[ad_1] Cathy Barka says landlords are put off by her condition, her low income, and the fact that she is on ODSP. Mark Carcasole reports. [ad_2] Source link

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 […]

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 […]

Wife’s MS has Alberta MP urging more support for people with episodic disabilities

November 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / David Yurdiga, Disabilities, Disability, Health, House of Commons, Kathy Yurdiga, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Politics

[ad_1] Conservative MP David Yurdiga says people suffering from disabilities that worsen and ease, like his wife and daughter, are not treated fairly under Canadian law and he wants to change that. Yurdiga said support for people with disabilities insists that they declare whether they can work or not — it’s a “binary switch.” There’s […]

‘We feel like we’re the forgotten population’: N.S. disability advocate calls for dedicated care homes – Halifax

November 7, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Disability, disabled, Health, Long-term Care, Nova Scotia, Politics, Senior

[ad_1] Joanne Larade has lived in the same long-term care home for four years, and while she says the staff are well-trained, friendly and helpful, each day is a challenge. “I have more in common with the staff of course, because they’re my age,” she explained. Joanne is disabled and requires assistance to live her […]

Cosmopolitan Industries a social enterprise to find friendship, fulfillment

November 5, 2018 / by BBG Security / 34th Street, Canada, Cosmo, Cosmopolitan Industries, Disabilities, Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Miracle Of 34th Street East, Recycling, Saskatoon Business, St. Michael Community School

[ad_1] Cosmopolitan Industries has had a life-changing effect on countless adults and their families through nearly half a century of miracles. It’s a social enterprise that welcomes adults with intellectual disabilities and offers them a social atmosphere, an allowance, as well as vocational skills. “I wasn’t planning on doing that when I came here because […]

Canada Post cuts workers’ disability benefits after strike action

October 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Benefits, Canada, Canada Post, Canada Post Strike, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, CUPW, Disability, François Paradis, Health, Jessica McDonald, Jon Hamilton, Strike, Union Of Postal Communication Employees, UPCE

[ad_1] Canada Post has discontinued sick leave provisions, including short-term and long-term disability – even for workers with claims predating the strike action [ad_2] Source link

New sensory playground open in Saskatoon for kids with disabilities – Saskatoon

October 10, 2018 / by BBG Security / Autism, Canada, Disabilities, Disability, Inclusion, Inclusivity, John Dolan School, Parents, Playground, Recreation, Saskatoon Public Schools, Sensory playground, Students, Wheelchair

[ad_1] Charmaine Bellamy’s 12-year-old son Luke has never shown much interest in playgrounds. “Going to the playground has actually been kind of pointless in the past,” Bellamy said. “There’s nothing he actually feels safe and secure to do.” READ MORE: New accessible playground opens at Saskatoon zoo Luke has autism, is non-verbal and has a […]

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