November 16, 2018 / by BBG Security / Angel, Canada, cityofhamilton, Disabilities, HamOnt, Help, Program, Removal, Seniors, Snow, Volunteer
[ad_1] The city of Hamilton is looking for Snow Angels to help seniors and people with disabilities with snow removal. READ MORE: Plow tracker launches in Hamilton In order to volunteer for the snow removal service, you must be 14 or older, in good physical health and be reliable. Snow Angel volunteers will receive a […]
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Disability support staff in Manitoba battling for pay hike amid cutbacks – Winnipeg
December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Abilities Manitoba, Disabilities, Disability, Health, Increase, Manitoba, Pallister government, pay increase, Public, Support Staff, wage, Wage Increase
[ad_1] A disabled Manitoban requiring support can expect to receive care from around 770 different people in their lifetime. Support staff who work with people with disabilities say their wages need to go up, in order to provide stability for their clients. “Right now, people who provide support often work two or three jobs so […]
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B.C. government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities
December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Addiction, Disability Alliance BC, Inclusivity, Politics, Provincial Government
[ad_1] The provincial government marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by announcing $500,000 in funding for projects that support accessibility and inclusivity. Sixteen non-profit organizations across B.C will receive grants of up to $40,000, Social Development Minister Shane Simpson said Monday. Money will be distributed through Disability Alliance BC. READ MORE: Disabled advocates applaud Vancouver’s […]
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Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Uncategorised
[ad_1] Mon, Dec 3: Austin Clem with Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary and Shaneef Jiwani join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the importance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. [ad_2] Source link
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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
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Just Watch Me contest showcases entrepreneurs with disabilities
December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Canada, Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Just Watch Me, Just Watch Me Contest, Just Watch Me Contest Entrepreneurs With Disabilities, Just Watch Me Contest Saskatchewan, Just Watch Me Entrepreneurs With Disabilities, Just Watch Me Saskatchewan
[ad_1] The Just Watch Me! contest is underway in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, giving entrepreneurs with disabilities the chance to tell their stories while competing to win cash and prizes. [ad_2] Source link
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Slide and Ride event invites students with disabilities to hit the slopes
December 2, 2018 / by BBG Security / Feature
[ad_1] Sun, Dec 2 – Nigel Campbell from the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing explains why the Slide and Ride event helps young people who might not otherwise learn to ski see their potential on the hill. [ad_2] Source link
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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 […]
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Wife’s MS has Alberta MP urging more support for people with episodic disabilities
November 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / David Yurdiga, Disabilities, Disability, Health, House of Commons, Kathy Yurdiga, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Politics
[ad_1] Conservative MP David Yurdiga says people suffering from disabilities that worsen and ease, like his wife and daughter, are not treated fairly under Canadian law and he wants to change that. Yurdiga said support for people with disabilities insists that they declare whether they can work or not — it’s a “binary switch.” There’s […]
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Peterborough to kick off accessible parking awareness campaign – Peterborough
November 29, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, accessible, accessible parking, City of Peterborough, Disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Lifestyle, News, Parking, Peterborough parking, Peterborough Police Service, Traffic
[ad_1] The City of Peterborough is launching an accessible parking awareness campaign as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities next week. Mayor Diane Therrien has proclaimed Dec. 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities to promote awareness about disability issues and to draw attention to the benefits of an inclusive […]
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Hamilton seeks more volunteer Snow Angels – Hamilton
November 16, 2018 / by BBG Security / Angel, Canada, cityofhamilton, Disabilities, HamOnt, Help, Program, Removal, Seniors, Snow, Volunteer
[ad_1] The city of Hamilton is looking for Snow Angels to help seniors and people with disabilities with snow removal. READ MORE: Plow tracker launches in Hamilton In order to volunteer for the snow removal service, you must be 14 or older, in good physical health and be reliable. Snow Angel volunteers will receive a […]
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