Masks are Helping Control COVID-19, but They are Creating Problems for People With Disabilities

August 2, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

While masks are a vital barrier against the spread of COVID-19, they have also added a layer of complexity to even the most simple of tasks for people with a disability. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/masks-are-helping-control-covid-19-but-they-are-creating-problems-for-people-with-disabilities/ Related

Attend CNIB’s July 27, 2021 Virtual Town Hall on Dangers that Electric Scooters Pose for People with Disabilities if London Ontario Allows Them

July 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, aoda.

and— Please Fill Out an Important Online Survey About Disability Barriers in Ontario’s Courts Read more athttps://aoda.ca/attend-cnibs-july-27-2021-virtual-town-hall-on-dangers-that-electric-scooters-pose-for-people-with-disabilities-if-london-ontario-allows-them/ Related

Report: Nova Scotia Failing to Meet Its Commitment to De-Institutionalize People With Disabilities

July 22, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

A report issued yesterday by the Disability Rights Coalition says there remains “a mismatch” between government rhetoric on providing services to disabled adults and the frustrating reality faced by many families. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/report-nova-scotia-failing-to-meet-its-commitment-to-de-institutionalize-people-with-disabilities/ Related

People With Learning Disabilities ‘Extremely Vulnerable’ to the Effects of COVID-19

July 15, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

People with learning disabilities with covid-19 are five times more likely to be admitted to hospital and eight times more likely to die compared with the general population of England, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/people-with-learning-disabilities-extremely-vulnerable-to-the-effects-of-covid-19/ Related

Accessible Water Wheelchair, Access Mat Helping People Enjoy Regina Beach

July 12, 2021 / by BBG Security / International, Mobility

People who use wheelchairs can now take a dip in Last Mountain Lake at Regina Beach much more easily thanks to a group of residents who got together to raise money for equipment that makes the beach accessible. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/accessible-water-wheelchair-access-mat-helping-people-enjoy-regina-beach/ Related

New Program Helps People With Autism Overcome Barriers in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines

July 9, 2021 / by BBG Security / All

By Maria SarrouhToronto StarThursday, July 8, 2021 The noise, bright lights, winding lines and moving parts of mass immunization sites may be anxiety-inducing for plenty of people. But for some individuals with autism and others who have sensory issues, the experience can be entirely overwhelming. Among the “unmet needs” still hindering people with autism from […]

Curbside Pickup Boosts Accessibility for People With ADHD and Autism

June 7, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

It’s more than a COVID prevention measure. Curbside pickup means I never have to drag myself through a store with a long list again. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/curbside-pickup-boosts-accessibility-for-people-with-adhd-and-autism/ Related

How People With Disabilities are Sticking Together During COVID-19

June 2, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

I asked my mom about what happened when the doctors first told her about my disability. “They gave me a pamphlet,” she said, one that was 15 years out of date, and offered no advice on what we were supposed to do next. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/how-people-with-disabilities-are-sticking-together-during-covid-19/ Related

Changes at Parlee Beach means improved access for people with disabilities

May 19, 2021 / by BBG Security / AbilityNB, Accessibility, Canada Coronavirus, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Cases, Coronavirus In Canada, coronavirus news, coronavirus update, COVID, COVID-19, covid-19 canada, covid-19 news, Disabilities, Health, Parlee Beach Provincial Park

New Brunswick’s largest beach will once again be open to the public starting Friday and visitors to Parlee Beach Provincial Park will notice some changes that include improved access for those with disabilities. “We have been lobbying for years now to make the entire province accessible,” said Mathieu Stever, the manager of the ParaNB […]

Accessibility Advocates Sign Open Letter Urging People Not To Use AccesiBe and Other Overlay Products

May 17, 2021 / by BBG Security / All, International

AccessiBe and other similar tools are coming under fire after more than 400 accessibility advocates and developers signed an open letter calling on the industry to unite against the use of accessibility overlay products. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/accessibility-advocates-sign-open-letter-urging-people-not-to-use-accesibe-and-other-overlay-products/ Related

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