New Program Helps People With Autism Overcome Barriers in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines

July 9, 2021 / by BBG Security / All

By Maria SarrouhToronto StarThursday, July 8, 2021 The noise, bright lights, winding lines and moving parts of mass immunization sites may be anxiety-inducing for plenty of people. But for some individuals with autism and others who have sensory issues, the experience can be entirely overwhelming. Among the “unmet needs” still hindering people with autism from […]

Curbside Pickup Boosts Accessibility for People With ADHD and Autism

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

It’s more than a COVID prevention measure. Curbside pickup means I never have to drag myself through a store with a long list again. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/curbside-pickup-boosts-accessibility-for-people-with-adhd-and-autism/ Related

B.C. election 2020: Special Olympics asks candidates to commit to health care task force

October 8, 2020 / by BBG Security / Autism, BC election, BC election 2020, BC vote 2020, COVID-19, Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Health, Intellectual Disabilities, News, Politics, Special Needs, Special Olympics, Special Olympics BC

Special Olympics BC says health services for people with intellectual disabilities need to be top of mind during the upcoming provincial election. The organization is asking all candidates to commit, if elected, to a task force that would focus on those issues and include consultation with people who have intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. […]

Watch the Archived Online video of the 3rd COVID-19 Town Hall by the AODA Alliance and the Ontario Autism Coalition Entitled: Preparing for School Re-Opening Action Tips for Parents of Students with Disabilities

August 24, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.

And Check Out the Media Coverage It Got Read more at https://aoda.ca/watch-the-archived-online-video-of-the-3rd-covid-19-town-hall-by-the-aoda-alliance-and-the-ontario-autism-coalition-entitled-preparing-for-school-re-opening/

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 […]

Log In Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from 10 to 11:30 AM Eastern Time for an Important Virtual Public Forum on What Government Must Do During the COVID-19 Crisis to Protect the Urgent Needs of Ontarians with Disabilities Convened by the AODA Alliance and the Ontario Autism Coalition – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

April 3, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.

On Tuesday morning, April 7, 2020, from 10 to 11:30 am, please use your computer, smart phone or tablet to virtually attend the virtual public forum that the AODA Alliance and Ontario Autism Coalition are jointly organizing and hosting. We will talk to leading experts on the additional barriers and hardships that over 2.6 million […]

B.C. woman says trampoline park denied access to brother’s autism service dog

January 4, 2019 / by BBG Security / air park, Autism, Autism Service Dog, autism support dog, extreme air park, Health, langley air park, langley extreme air park, News, Service Dog, Support Dog

[ad_1] A Maple Ridge woman is speaking out after she claims a Langley adventure park refused access to her brother with autism’s service dog. Danica Dutt says because her 11-year-old brother Kai sometimes has outbursts and breakdowns, he needs to have his accredited service dog Rosie there to help calm him down. On Wednesday, she […]

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 […]

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