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Health

Many disabled and pregnant Ontarians face barriers to accessible care, report finds

One in eight pregnant people in Ontario has a disability, but many face barriers to accessible care and disrespect from…

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Nova Scotia

From floor tiles to urinals, making spaces more accessible in N.S. will cost millions

Down the hall from Prof. Linda Campbell’s office in the Science Building at Saint Mary’s University, there’s a floor tile…

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Business

AI, but make it fashion; Can travel be more accessible?: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get…

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Nova Scotia

YWCA Halifax proposes building inclusive, accessible child-care centre

The YWCA Halifax proposed building a child-care centre that would serve kids with disabilities last July, seeking $3 million in…

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Nova Scotia

BIG DECISION COMING: Kentville, N.S., staff, councillors looking at options to make municipal building accessible by 2030

KENTVILLE, N.S. — Kentville councillors are considering everything from gutting town hall to looking for a new municipal home as…

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Nova Scotia

Scan-a-thon in Halifax helps make images from the past more accessible

People in Halifax were able to digitize their historical photographs on Sunday and share them publicly as part of an initiative…

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Business

Why making video games accessible for disabled players is empowering — and good business

The Current25:57Making video games more accessible for disabled players Paul Lane was injured in a car accident in his 20s,…

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Health

No tricks, just treats: Laval, Que., street making Halloween more accessible to autistic kids

Jumping decorations, flashing lights, loud noises and spooky music — all staples of a traditional Halloween night — are scary for many young…

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Entertainment

PlayStation makes new accessible controller for people with disabilities

SAN MATEO, Calif. – Paul Lane uses his mouth, cheek and chin to push buttons and guide his virtual car…

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Sports

Paris tries to make city accessible ahead of Paralympics

PARIS – With one year to go before Paris hosts the Paralympic Games for the first time, the French capital…

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