Saint John family hopes to raise funds for accessible van – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca

July 25, 2021 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Disability, Family, Health, New Brunswick, Saint John, Transportation

One Saint John family is hoping to raise enough money to buy an accessible van. Matthew and Mary Webb’s oldest daughter Gemma has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal. The two have to take Gemma to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, about a four-hour drive, every six weeks for the next two to three […]

Please Send Us Your Feedback on the AODA Alliance’s Draft Brief to the Health Care Standards Development Committee on the Disability Barriers in Ontario’s Health Care System

July 23, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.

We’ve been busy as can be, writing a brief that we plan to submit by August 11, 2021 to the Health Care Standards Development Committee. The Ontario Government appointed that Committee back in 2017 to come up with recommendations on what the promised Health Care Accessibility Standard should include. The Health Care Accessibility Standard is […]

Seeing The Unseen: Nonvisible Disability

July 14, 2021 / by BBG Security / Health, International

As someone who experiences chronic pain, my appearance doesn’t always explicitly notify others I’m feeling unwell. Sometimes, this can look like me smiling through what hurts while telling those who ask, “I’m doing fine.” It can also result in a trip to the emergency room in an effort to try and overcome an incessant bout […]

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

Feds Propose New Canada Disability Benefit

June 24, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

Benefit would supplement existing federal, provincial/territorial supports Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/feds-propose-new-canada-disability-benefit/

With CBC’s Strong Commitment to Diversity and Equity in Its Programming, Why Won’t Its Flagship National Radio Program “The Current” Cover Disability Discrimination Dangers in Critical Care Triage Plans During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

June 7, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.

Who watches the watchers? The AODA Alliance has had to do so, when it comes to monitoring media coverage or lack of coverage of the danger since the start of the COVID-19pandemic of disability discrimination in access to life-saving critical care in Ontario hospitals. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/with-cbcs-strong-commitment-to-diversity-and-equity-in-its-programming-why-wont-its-flagship-national-radio-program-the-current-cover-disability-discrimination-dangers-in-critical-care-triage/ Related

Judy Heumann, Pioneering Disability Rights Activist, Takes Spotlight in “Crip Camp”

June 4, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

She’s considered the mother of disability rights – and she’s a ‘badass’ Read more at https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/judy-heumann-pioneering-disability-rights-activist-takes-spotlight-in-crip-camp/

Will BC’s Landmark New Legislation Adequately Address Disability Rights?

May 27, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

MLA Stephanie Cadieux has mixed feelings about a British Columbia government bill aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities. “It’s a much-needed start, and I’m happy about that,” she said. “I’m disappointed that it doesn’t go deeper faster.” Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/will-bcs-landmark-new-legislation-adequately-address-disability-rights/ Related

Microsoft Takes Aim At The ‘Disability Divide’

May 26, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

Technology-giant Microsoft is promising big steps in the coming years to make its products and workplace even more accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/microsoft-takes-aim-at-the-disability-divide/ Related

Disability Rights Advocate Resorts to Freedom of Information Application to Unearth the Ford Government’s Secret Plans for Critical Care Triage if Overcrowded Hospitals Can’t Serve All Critically-Ill Patients

May 20, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda., aodaalliance

To Mark today, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the AODA Alliance makes public a Freedom of Information application by its chair, David Lepofsky, filed to finally enable the public to see the Ford Government’s secret plans for critical care triage. Since the pandemic began over 14 months ago, the Ford Government has kept a tight lid […]

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