B.C. Woman With Disability Dies Alone in Hospital Due to COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions – Accessibility News International

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By John HuaGlobal News, April 24, 2020 The family of a B.C. woman with a disability is calling for an investigation after she died alone at the Peace Arch Hospital. In life, Ariis Knight’s family says she defied limitations. The 40-year-old had cerebral palsy and was non-verbal, but found her own way to communicate with […]

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‘I had become a burden’: Laval woman accused of killing her children testifies in court – Montreal

I had become a burden’ Laval woman accused of killing her children testifies in court Montreal

[ad_1] A Quebec woman on trial for murder in the deaths of her two young daughters testified Tuesday that her children were the sole source of joy in her life. Adele Sorella took the stand in her defence, recounting to the jury how her life took a turn following surgery to remove a brain tumour, […]

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Disabled, non-verbal woman raped and impregnated at Florida health-care facility: lawsuit – National

Disabled non verbal woman raped and impregnated at Florida health care facility lawsuit National

[ad_1] A 23-year-old woman with severe physical and intellectual disabilities was raped and impregnated at a Florida health-care facility, her family alleges. The woman suffers from profound intellectual disabilities as well as an array of physical ailments including seizures, foot contractures and a deformed spine. She is “non-verbal, immobile, lacks dexterity in her hands and arms” […]

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B.C. woman says trampoline park denied access to brother’s autism service dog

B.C. woman says trampoline park denied access to brother’s autism service dog

[ad_1] A Maple Ridge woman is speaking out after she claims a Langley adventure park refused access to her brother with autism’s service dog. Danica Dutt says because her 11-year-old brother Kai sometimes has outbursts and breakdowns, he needs to have his accredited service dog Rosie there to help calm him down. On Wednesday, she […]

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