Halifax advocate wheels down Robie Street to highlight accessibility issues – Halifax

October 31, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Brian George, Halifax, Halifax Odyssey Tour, Health, News, Nova Scotia, Politics, Robie St.

[ad_1] In ancient Greek mythology, Odysseus traveled for ten years to return home after the fall of Troy. On Wednesday, Brian George ended a different sort of odyssey with a seven-kilometre trek down one of Halifax’s longest and busiest streets. “I’m starting here at the corner of Robie and Gainsborough and I’m wheeling all the […]

Closing arguments heard at N.S. inquiry as people with disabilities allege housing discrimination

October 30, 2018 / by BBG Security / Beth MacLean, Emerald Hall, Human Rights Act, Joesph Delaney, News, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia government, Nova Scotia Human Rights Act, Nova Scotia Humans Rights Commission, Politics, Psychiatric Ward, Walter Thompson

[ad_1] A lengthy inquiry which is considering whether the Nova Scotia government violated human rights by housing people with disabilities in a hospital for over a decade is hearing closing arguments Tuesday. Beth MacLean and Joseph Delaney have testified the Department of Community Services violated the province’s Human Rights Act by forcing them to remain […]

Passion for helping others turned into career with DDRC for Calgary man – Calgary

October 24, 2018 / by BBG Security / calgary career fair, Calgary Job Fair, CAREER FAIR, DDRC Calgary, developmental disabilities resource centre hiring, developmental disabilities resource centre of calgary, Features, News, passion for people, working with people, working with persons with developmental disabilities

[ad_1] Nearly one year ago, Scot Paisley’s life took an unexpected turn. “I had seen on the news actually, the story about the DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary) having a job fair,” Paisley said. It was the day he was presented with an opportunity to do what he loves to do. It’s also […]

Advocates say more funding needed for diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia in B.C. – BC

October 15, 2018 / by BBG Security / Dyslexia, Dyslexia BC, Dyslexia BC schools, Dyslexia in BC, News

[ad_1] Remember getting a class assignment back with red correction marks on it? Now imagine if your paper was covered in red ink, and it was because you were being forced to understand a language you didn’t get. Now imagine it’s your native language, which you struggle to read or write. That’s what people with […]

Calgarian makes lifting weights easy with new book – Calgary

October 8, 2018 / by BBG Security / Chris Demchuk, Chris Demchuk author, Chris Demchuk Special Olympics, Chris Demchuk workout book, Down Syndrome workout program, Easy to read weight lifting book, Easy to read workout book, Feature, Features, Health, News, Special Olympics, workout book for people with Down Syndrome

[ad_1] Chris Demchuk loves to work out. “Everyday,” said the 24-year-old when asked how often he hits the gym. A Special Olympics athlete, Demchuk plays many sports. “Baseball and floor hockey,” lead off a long list of his favourites. “And softball and powerlifting and golf… and not skiing!” Demchuk, who has Down syndrome, says golf […]

HL Sask. government declares October as Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 2, 2018 / by BBG Security / Awareness, Canada, Disability, economic, Employment, Government, Jobs, News, Opportunity, Saskatchewan, Workplace

[ad_1] October has been designated as Disability Employment Awareness Month by the Government of Saskatchewan. The month will promote the individual, economic and societal benefits of diversifying Saskatchewan’s workforce by offering more jobs for those living with disabilities. “We all benefit from an inclusive, accessible and welcoming province where everyone can realize their full potential […]

Lethbridge’s annual ‘Citizen Walk About’ pushes for equality – Lethbridge

September 28, 2018 / by BBG Security / Abilities, Citizen Walk, Citizen Walk About, City Hall, Disabilites, equality, Galt Gardens, News, SAIPA

[ad_1] Close to 100 people took to the streets of Lethbridge on Friday to promote equality and raise awareness for persons with disabilities. The 9th annual Citizen Walk About started at city hall and wrapped up at Galt Gardens, where festivities carried on into the early afternoon. READ MORE: Using sport to enrich the lives […]

SMD program helps child with cerebral palsy walk to his mother, give her a hug – Winnipeg

September 14, 2018 / by BBG Security / Assistive Technology Program, Caleb McKague, Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, Features, Health, News, SMD

[ad_1] One of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities 2017/2018 Ambassadors, Caleb McKague, is on the move with help from SMD’s Assistive Technologies Program. When Caleb was born, he suffered a brain injury and severe seizures. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, affecting all four limbs. Caleb’s mother, Cindy McKague, is grateful for everything SMD has […]

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