Ford Government Finally Makes Public the Initial Recommendations by the K-12 Education Standards Development Committee on How to Make Ontario Schools Accessible for Students with Disabilities

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At long last, the Ford Government today belatedly made public the initial or draft recommendations on what the promised Education Accessibility Standard should include. The Government-appointed K-12 Education Standards Development Committee submitted these initial or draft recommendations to the Government over two and a half months ago. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/ford-government-finally-makes-public-the-initial-recommendations-by-the-k-12-education-standards-development-committee-on-how-to-make-ontario-schools-accessible-for-students-with-disabilities/ Related

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Candy-like Models Could Make Science More Accessible to visually Impaired Students

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A groundbreaking study by Bryan Shaw, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Baylor University, aims to use small, candy-like models to make science more accessible to the blind or visually impaired. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/candy-like-models-could-make-science-more-accessible-to-visually-impaired-students/ Related

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In a Detailed Report Card Delivered During National AccessAbility Week, the Ford Government Gets a Blistering “F” Grade for Its Three Year Record Since Taking Office on Action to Make Ontario Accessible for 2.6 Million Ontarians with Disabilities

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When he was campaigning for votes in the 2018 election, Doug Ford said that our issues “are close to the hearts of our Ontario PC Caucus” and that: “Too many Ontarians with disabilities still face barriers when they try to get a job, ride public transit, get an education, use our healthcare system, buy goods […]

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Federal Court Rules NYC Discriminates Against Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians by Failing to Make Crosswalk Signals Accessible – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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New York, NY – In a decision that will remake the streetscape of New York City and improve safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers, a federal court ruled today that New York City’s failure to provide accessible pedestrian signals (APS) at 96.6 % of its signalized intersections violates the civil rights of people with […]

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How a Woman on Wheelchair is Making Mumbai Accessible, One Footpath at a Time – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Jasmina Khanna, who lives with cerebral palsy, has launched an initiative to make Mumbai more inclusive for all by making footpaths more accesible with the help of her NGO ‘Access to Hope’.News18.comLast Updated: January 10, 2021Author: Rakhi Bose Mumbai resident Jasmina Khanna, 49, loves enjoying her evenings outside under the fading sun. The passing day […]

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US Government Wants To Make Rental Cars More Accessible for Those With Disabilities – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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NHTSA believes its proposed rule will make life a lot easier for people with disabilities, especially those using a wheelchair. Sean SzymkowskiDec. 29, 2020 Hand controls and dedicated wheelchair transporters could be game changers when renting a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday proposed a new rule that should make mobility far […]

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Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/accessible-tourism-identified-as-game-changer-for-destinations/ Related

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Accessible Tourism Identified as ‘Game Changer’ for Destinations – Accessibility News International

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3 Dec 20 Ensuring accessibility for tourists with specific access requirements can be a ‘game changer’ for destinations around the world as they look to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. A new set of Inclusive Recovery Guides from the World Tourism Organization, produced in partnership with the European Network for Accessible Tourism […]

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