Halifax research group creates app to help break barriers for those living with disabilities

Changes at Parlee Beach means improved access for people with

A research group in Halifax is trying to make the city more inclusive to residents and visitors. PEACH Research works to promote equity, accessibility and health in urban design and planning practices. It’s part of Dalhousie University’s school of planning and consists of faculty members, students and partners developing and executing projects to help […]

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Accessibility advocates say Peggy’s Cove viewing deck will ensure safe access for all – Halifax

Accessibility advocates say Peggys Cove viewing deck will ensure safe access for all Halifax

The recent public announcement of a multimillion-dollar project that would see an accessible viewing deck constructed at Peggy’s Cove, has been met with plenty of different views and opinions. Following the announcement, Michelle Paul, a Mi’kmaw water protector, raised concern over the possibility of construction damaging areas where Mi’kmaq harvest sweetgrass, one of their […]

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Nova Scotia investing $3.1M for construction of viewing deck on Peggy’s Cove shore – Halifax

Nova Scotia investing 3.1M for construction of viewing deck on Peggys Cove shore Halifax

The province of Nova Scotia announced Friday that it will be investing $3.1 million to support the construction of an accessible viewing deck on the rugged shore of Peggy’s Cove, one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. This new project will help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and […]

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New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be accessible by end of the month – Halifax

New restaurants in Nova Scotia required to be accessible by end of the month Halifax

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2020 11:28 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Nova Scotia is requiring new restaurants, lunch counters, cafes and delis to be accessible to people with disabilities under rules that take effect […]

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Halifax construction leaves some intersections ‘impassable’ for wheelchairs and elderly, advocate says – Halifax

Halifax construction leaves some intersections ‘impassable for wheelchairs and elderly advocate says Halifax

A Halifax wheelchair user says it’s time that the city starts implementing mitigation measures to ensure people with disabilities can still safely access areas of the municipality that are under construction. “There’s a lot of corners on [Robie Street], right now, that are completely impassable for somebody with a disability, somebody who uses a […]

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National AccessAbility Week Ambassador shines a light on disability through speaker series – Halifax

National AccessAbility Week Ambassador shines a light on disability through speaker series Halifax

Disability advocate April Hubbard is challenging the able-bodied community to think about their own privilege during COVID-19 ahead of the National AccessAbility Week speaker series May 30 to June 6 is National AccessAbility Week across Canada and in Nova Scotia, organization reachAbility is hosting a special digital conference to celebrate and recognize the contributions to […]

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‘It’s a sad situation’: Developer creating shared housing for the physical disabled – Halifax

It’s a sad situation’ Developer creating shared housing for the physical disabled Halifax

[ad_1] A development company in Halifax says fixing the housing problem young adults with physical disabilities are experiencing is “very simple,” and is prepared to show the province exactly what they mean. EcoGreen Homes has an office on Gottingen Street near Cornwallis Street, just a few steps from one of their already underway construction projects. […]

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N.S. inquiry finds that hospital violated human rights of people with disabilities – Halifax

N.S. inquiry finds that hospital violated human rights of people with disabilities Halifax

[ad_1] A human rights inquiry has found that the human rights of three people with intellectual disabilities were violated by confining them in a Nova Scotia hospital ward for more than a decade. The applicants in the case – Beth MacLean, Joseph Delaney and the late Sheila Livingstone – had argued that the province should […]

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‘It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’: Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long-term care homes – Halifax

It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’ Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long term care homes Halifax

[ad_1] A panel of disability advocates spoke to a crowd of more than 100 people on Thursday night, outlining their concerns over the lack of options related to dedicated housing for people with physical disabilities. They’re calling on the government to step up and provide funding that would ensure that the living situations of people […]

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