June 30, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Recognizing the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities –problems that have only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – the federal Liberal government laid out plans to help in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The government promised a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canadians-concerned-about-disability-poverty-on-board-with-proposed-new-national-benefit/ Related
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Canadians Concerned About Disability Poverty, On-Board with Proposed New National Benefit
June 30, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Recognizing the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities –problems that have only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – the federal Liberal government laid out plans to help in its September 2020 Speech from the Throne. The government promised a new Canadian Disability Benefit, modelled after the seniors’ guaranteed income supplement. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canadians-concerned-about-disability-poverty-on-board-with-proposed-new-national-benefit/ Related
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For Canadians With Disabilities, Supports are Often too Little, too Late
June 15, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International
Last week I received a mysterious direct deposit of $600 from the government of Canada. I checked my CRA online account and searched my memory. Finally, it dawned on me. It was a federal COVID-19 disability payment for my son Albert Jucker-Kiddle, who died at the young age of seven on March 4, 2019. Read […]
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Health of Canadians With Disabilities Suffering During the Pandemic
June 3, 2021 / by BBG Security / Health, International
A new study led by UBC researchers and the Ontario-based Abilities Centre is sounding the alarm over the damaging effects of COVID-19 for Canadians with disabilities. Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/health-of-canadians-with-disabilities-suffering-during-the-pandemic/
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Government of Canada Fighting the Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians in Court – Accessibility News International
December 7, 2020 / by BBG Security / Communications, Community
OTTAWA, ON (December 2, 2020) The Government of Canada is fighting a small registered charity and not-for-profit organization in court and refusing to ensure that its websites are accessible to blind, deafblind and partially sighted Canadians. In 2019, the Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians (“AEBC”) brought a human rights complaint against the Government […]
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Government of Canada Fighting the Alliance for the Equality of Blind Canadians in Court – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
December 7, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, Blind, International
The Government of Canada is fighting a small registered charity and not-for-profit organization in court and refusing to ensure that its websites are accessible to blind, deafblind and partially sighted Canadians. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/government-of-canada-fighting-the-alliance-for-the-equality-of-blind-canadians-in-court/ Related
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Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians – Accessibility News International
November 30, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community, Health
Man suffering from neurological disorder says MAID easier to access than supports for disabled Canadians Kathleen Harris, CBC NewsPosted: Nov 10, 2020 The House of Commons justice committee heard today from opponents of the federal government’s plan to change the rules for medical assistance in dying. Advocates for Canadians with disabilities are sounding the alarm […]
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Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians
November 12, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
The House of Commons justice committee heard today from opponents of the federal government’s plan to change the rules for medical assistance in dying. Read more at http://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/#google_vignette
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Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians – Accessibility News International
November 12, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community, Health
Man suffering from neurological disorder says MAID easier to access than supports for disabled Canadians Kathleen Harris, CBC NewsPosted: Nov 10, 2020 The House of Commons justice committee heard today from opponents of the federal government’s plan to change the rules for medical assistance in dying. Advocates for Canadians with disabilities are sounding the alarm […]
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NDP Leader Singh Accuses Liberals Of Failing to Support Canadians Living with Disabilities During Pandemic – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
October 19, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
Speaking on Newstalk 580 CFRA’s “The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz”, Singh said the Liberal government, in its effort to keep benefits such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) from being accessed by people who don’t need the help, designed a program that excludes the most vulnerable. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/ndp-leader-singh-accuses-liberals-of-failing-to-support-canadians-living-with-disabilities-during-pandemic/ Related
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NDP Leader Singh Accuses Liberals Of Failing to Support Canadians Living with Disabilities During Pandemic – Accessibility News International
October 19, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
Speaking on Newstalk 580 CFRA’s “The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz”, Singh said the Liberal government, in its effort to keep benefits such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) from being accessed by people who don’t need the help, designed a program that excludes the most vulnerable. “One of the things we found during this […]
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