Accessibility Standards Canada 2020-2021 annual report: Keeping our focus on an accessible Canada

July 7, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to release its second annual report, which recounts a year that saw real progress in advancing their mandate. The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, tabled the report in Parliament on June 18, 2021. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/accessibility-standards-canada-2020-2021-annual-report-keeping-our-focus-on-an-accessible-canada/ Related

Hundreds turn out for annual women’s march in downtown Vancouver

January 19, 2019 / by BBG Security / Canada, March on Vancouver, News, Sexual Assault, vancouver march, Vancouver protest, Vancouver Womens March, Women's march, Women's March Vancouver, Women's Rights, womens issue

[ad_1] Hundreds gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (North Plaza) for the third annual March On, Vancouver event. People gathered for speeches at 10 a.m. and began marching at 11 a.m. Organizer Samantha Monckton said the women’s march was focused on a variety of issues that concern women, including sexual assault, the rights […]

Annual Slide and Ride event gives Edmontonians with disabilities a chance to hit the slopes – Edmonton

December 1, 2018 / by BBG Security / CADS, Canada, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) program., Edmonton, Features, Learn, Lifestyle, Rabbit Hill, Ski, Skiing, Snowboard

[ad_1] Dozens of people packed the slopes at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort for Saturday’s Slide and Ride event. The event gives people with varying disabilities the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard with the help of an instructor and a volunteer. “Our program is very inclusive,” said Nigel Campbell, a ski coach with […]

Lethbridge’s annual ‘Citizen Walk About’ pushes for equality – Lethbridge

September 28, 2018 / by BBG Security / Abilities, Citizen Walk, Citizen Walk About, City Hall, Disabilites, equality, Galt Gardens, News, SAIPA

[ad_1] Close to 100 people took to the streets of Lethbridge on Friday to promote equality and raise awareness for persons with disabilities. The 9th annual Citizen Walk About started at city hall and wrapped up at Galt Gardens, where festivities carried on into the early afternoon. READ MORE: Using sport to enrich the lives […]