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 […]

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 […]

New sensory playground open in Saskatoon for kids with disabilities

October 10, 2018 / by BBG Security / Autism, Canada, Disability, Inclusion, Inclusivity, John Dolan School, Parents, Playground, Recreation, School, sensory, Sensory playground, Students, swings, Wheelchair

[ad_1] The sensory playground at John Dolan School is the first of its kind in Western Canada and designed to meet the needs of kids with varying disabilities. Nicole Stillger reports. [ad_2] Source link