B.C. Advocate Says Proposed Federal COVID-19 Benefit For Canadians With Disabilities Leaves Many with Nothing – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

June 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International

The federal government is considering a one-time emergency benefit for people with disabilities to help them cope with the added costs imposed by the pandemic, but a B.C.-based disability advocate says even if the legislation does pass, it won’t go far enough. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/b-c-advocate-says-proposed-federal-covid-19-benefit-for-canadians-with-disabilities-leaves-many-with-nothing/ Related

Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students

May 20, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Autism, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Ontario, COVID-19, COVID-19 Ontario, e-learning, Health, News, online learning, Ontario e-learning, Ontario government, Ontario schools

A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities. “We’ve been calling on the government to show leadership. Whether it’s the crisis in nursing homes or the crisis facing students with disabilities, it’s the recurring failure to lead,” said […]

‘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 […]

Disability advocate lands new role with the HRM

February 21, 2019 / by BBG Security / Global News Morning, Paul Vienneau

[ad_1] We chat with community accessibility activist Paul Vienneau about his new position with the HRM as the accessibility consultant. [ad_2] Source link

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

Meet Tony Flores, Alberta’s advocate for persons with disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Global News Calgary, Persons With Disabilities Advocate, Tony Flores

[ad_1] Alberta’s first official advocate for persons with disabilities, Tony Flores, joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on his new role. [ad_2] Source link

‘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 […]

Halifax advocate wheels down Robie Street to highlight accessibility issues – Halifax

October 31, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Halifax, Halifax Odyssey Tour, Health, News, Nova Scotia, Politics, Robie St.

[ad_1] In ancient Greek mythology, Odysseus traveled for ten years to return home after the fall of Troy. On Wednesday, Brian George ended a different sort of odyssey with a seven-kilometre trek down one of Halifax’s longest and busiest streets. “I’m starting here at the corner of Robie and Gainsborough and I’m wheeling all the […]

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