Halifax research group creates app to help break barriers for those living with disabilities

June 4, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Accessibility Act, Canada, NAAW, National AccessAbility Week, Non Profit, Nova Scotia, OurHFX, ourhfxevents, ReachAbility

A research group in Halifax is trying to make the city more inclusive to residents and visitors. PEACH Research works to promote equity, accessibility and health in urban design and planning practices. It’s part of Dalhousie University’s school of planning and consists of faculty members, students and partners developing and executing projects to help […]

Waiting list ‘abyss’ in N.S. for care and housing of people with disabilities: doctor

February 2, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessible Housing, Adult disability, adult housing, Affordable Housing, Canada, Disabilities, Health, Housing, Karen McNeil, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Housing

A Nova Scotia family doctor says people with intellectual disabilities can develop illnesses ranging from diabetes to stroke when forced to live in unsuitable housing without expert help. Dr. Karen McNeil told a legislature committee today many families feel like they’re experiencing “an abyss” because their loved ones languish on a 1,698-person waiting list, […]

Nova Scotia investing $3.1M for construction of viewing deck on Peggy’s Cove shore – Halifax

January 15, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Develop Nova Scotia, Economy, News, Nova Scotia, Peggy's Cove, peggy's cove viewing deck, Tourism

The province of Nova Scotia announced Friday that it will be investing $3.1 million to support the construction of an accessible viewing deck on the rugged shore of Peggy’s Cove, one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. This new project will help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and […]

March of Dimes hosts virtual kitchen party fundraiser

October 28, 2020 / by BBG Security / Canada, conquer the curve, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disabilities, Disability, Fundraising, JP Cormier, kitchen ceilidh, kitchen party, March of Dimes, Nova Scotia, OurHFX, ourhfxcharity, ourhfxevents

It’s a new twist on a social gathering in a world of social distancing. On Saturday, Nov. 7, March of Dimes Canada is hosting a virtual kitchen party to support Canadians living with disabilities during the second wave of COVID-19. The Conquer the Curve Kitchen Cèilidh will invite participants to prepare dinner from home […]

New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be accessible by end of the month – Halifax

October 2, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Canada, Disabilities, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Building Code, Restaurants, Washrooms

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2020 11:28 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Nova Scotia is requiring new restaurants, lunch counters, cafes and delis to be accessible to people with disabilities under rules that take effect […]

National AccessAbility Week Ambassador shines a light on disability through speaker series – Halifax

June 3, 2020 / by BBG Security / accessible, Canada, COVID, COVID-19, Covid19, Disabilities, Equity, Halifax, NAAW, National AccessAbility Week, Nonprofit, Not For Profit, Nova Scotia, ReachAbility

Disability advocate April Hubbard is challenging the able-bodied community to think about their own privilege during COVID-19 ahead of the National AccessAbility Week speaker series May 30 to June 6 is National AccessAbility Week across Canada and in Nova Scotia, organization reachAbility is hosting a special digital conference to celebrate and recognize the contributions to […]

Disability housing under construction but requires funding for staff

March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessible, Apartment, Disability, disabled, handicapped, Housing, Living, Nova Scotia, Options.

[ad_1] A developer has begun creating a four-unit co-housing apartment for people with physical disabilities that they want to see used as a pilot project but before it can become a reality provincial funding to staff it is needed. Jeremy Keefe reports. [ad_2] Source link

‘It’s a sad situation’: Developer creating shared housing for the physical disabled – Halifax

March 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / accessible, Apartment, Canada, Disability, disabled, Halifax, handicapped, Health, Housing, Living, Nova Scotia, Options., Politics

[ad_1] A development company in Halifax says fixing the housing problem young adults with physical disabilities are experiencing is “very simple,” and is prepared to show the province exactly what they mean. EcoGreen Homes has an office on Gottingen Street near Cornwallis Street, just a few steps from one of their already underway construction projects. […]

N.S. inquiry finds that hospital violated human rights of people with disabilities – Halifax

March 4, 2019 / by BBG Security / Beth MacLean, Canada, Disability Rights Coalition, Discrimination, Health, Hearing, Joseph Delaney, News, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, Nova Scotia Human Rights Inquiry, Politics, Sheila Livingstone, Violated Human Rights

[ad_1] A human rights inquiry has found that the human rights of three people with intellectual disabilities were violated by confining them in a Nova Scotia hospital ward for more than a decade. The applicants in the case – Beth MacLean, Joseph Delaney and the late Sheila Livingstone – had argued that the province should […]

‘It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’: Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long-term care homes – Halifax

March 3, 2019 / by BBG Security / Advocate, Disabilities, Disability, Disability Advocates, disabled, Health, Health Care, Joanne Larade, Long Term Care Homes, long-term care physical disabilities Canada, long-term care physical disabilities Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia, physical disability care, Politics, Stephen McNeil, Vicky Levack

[ad_1] A panel of disability advocates spoke to a crowd of more than 100 people on Thursday night, outlining their concerns over the lack of options related to dedicated housing for people with physical disabilities. They’re calling on the government to step up and provide funding that would ensure that the living situations of people […]

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