NotAWitch Calls Out ‘The Witches’ Movie for Portrayal of Disability – Accessibility News International

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The film, which stars Anne Hathaway, associates physical impairment with witches By IPCNov. 3, 2020 WarnerBros’ latest movie ‘The Witches’ has triggered a stir among the disability community with its negative portrayal of limb deficiencies. The film, featuring actress Anne Hathaway, heavily portrays evil witches with distinct physical impairments in their hands and feet. With […]

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Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians – Accessibility News International

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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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BC Human Rights Tribunal Upholds Complaint That Victoria Bike Lanes Discriminate Against the Blind – Accessibility News International

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Adam ChanCTV News, November 13, 2020 VICTORIA — The BC Human Rights Tribunal says a complaint filed against the City of Victoria arguing that bike lanes that separate sidewalks from “floating bus stops” create unsafe conditions for blind pedestrians is justified. The dispute began in 2018, after the Canadian Federation of the Blind (CFB) submitted […]

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Saskatoon’s Council Chambers Sees Significant Renovation – Accessibility News International

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CTV News Saskatoon StaffPublished Monday, November 16, 2020 When Saskatoon’s new city council sits for the first time, it will be in an upgraded council chambers. This past fall, council chambers underwent renovations to improve its function and accessibility, the city said in a news release. Improvements include audio visual upgrades to improve video and […]

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Telehealth May Worsen Digital Divide for People With Disabilities(PWDs) – Accessibility News International

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A recently published JAMIA paper argues that design, implementation and policy considerations must be taken into account when developing virtual care technology. By Kat JercichNovember 23, 2020 Much has been made of telehealth’s potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. But, experts said in a […]

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Ruling on B.C. Bus Stops Reflects Cities ‘Terrible’ Track Record on Accessibility, Plaintiff Says – Accessibility News International

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‘Floating’ bus stops used by many cities discriminate against blind people, human rights tribunal finds Bethany Lindsay, CBC NewsPosted: Nov 21, 2020 A human rights ruling that found Victoria’s so-called “floating” bus stops discriminate against blind people could have implications for other B.C. cities that use similar designs. Last week, the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal […]

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Ruling on B.C. Bus Stops Reflects Cities ‘Terrible’ Track Record on Accessibility, Plaintiff Says – Accessibility News International

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‘Floating’ bus stops used by many cities discriminate against blind people, human rights tribunal finds Bethany Lindsay, CBC NewsPosted: Nov 21, 2020 A human rights ruling that found Victoria’s so-called “floating” bus stops discriminate against blind people could have implications for other B.C. cities that use similar designs. Last week, the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal […]

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