September 16, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, April Hubbard, Canada, disability community, Halifax, Halifax 311, Halifax construction, Halifax Regional Council, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax road construction, Mobility, mobility challenges, North Street Halifax, Politics, Robie Street, Robie Street Halifax, Traffic
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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I Am Trying and Struggling: Lack of Accessible, Affordable Units Leaves Kitchener Man Stranded
July 13, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Ronald Hoppe said shock turned to anger when he found out he would be waiting years on Waterloo region’s affordable housing list before he would be able to get a unit that was accessible. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/i-am-trying-and-struggling-lack-of-accessible-affordable-units-leaves-kitchener-man-stranded/ Related
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Halifax construction leaves some intersections ‘impassable’ for wheelchairs and elderly, advocate says – Halifax
September 16, 2020 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, April Hubbard, Canada, disability community, Halifax, Halifax 311, Halifax construction, Halifax Regional Council, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax road construction, Mobility, mobility challenges, North Street Halifax, Politics, Robie Street, Robie Street Halifax, Traffic
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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The Ford Government’s Announced Measures for Students with Disabilities Largely Leaves it to Each of 72 School Boards to Figure Out What to Do to Fully and Safely Include Them in School Re-opening – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
August 20, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.
Earlier this week, we asked this important question: What is the Ford Government’s plan to ensure that over 340,000 students with disabilities are fully and safely included in Ontario’s schools when they open next month? It is now clear that the Ford Government has no comprehensive plan. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/the-ford-governments-announced-measures-for-students-with-disabilities-largely-leaves-it-to-each-of-72-school-boards-to-figure-out-what-to-do-to-fully-and-safely-include-them-in-school-re-opening/ Related
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When Street Design Leaves Some People Behind – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
August 14, 2020 / by BBG Security / aoda., Mobility
A person in an electric wheelchair crosses a street in Hawthorne, California. Adding bike infrastructure is a boon for cyclists, but some street redesigns can make getting around harder for disabled road users. Read more athttps://aoda.ca/when-street-design-leaves-some-people-behind/ Related
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B.C. Advocate Says Proposed Federal COVID-19 Benefit For Canadians With Disabilities Leaves Many with Nothing – Accessibility News International
June 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community
One-time $600 payment would only be paid to people who claim the federal disability tax credit CBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2020 The federal government is considering a one-time emergency benefit for people with disabilities to help them cope with the added costs imposed by the pandemic, but a B.C.-based disability advocate says even […]
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B.C. Advocate Says Proposed Federal COVID-19 Benefit For Canadians With Disabilities Leaves Many with Nothing – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.
June 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / All, International
The federal government is considering a one-time emergency benefit for people with disabilities to help them cope with the added costs imposed by the pandemic, but a B.C.-based disability advocate says even if the legislation does pass, it won’t go far enough. Read more athttp://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/b-c-advocate-says-proposed-federal-covid-19-benefit-for-canadians-with-disabilities-leaves-many-with-nothing/ Related
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