disabilities

Health

What people with disabilities want to hear from party leaders in this election

As Election day approaches, Rowena Edwards, a 63-year-old woman living with a disability in Sherwood Park, Alta., is grappling with…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax dentists hand out adaptive products for kids with disabilities

The dentistry department at the IWK Health Centre is on a mission to educate parents of children with disabilities on…

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Health

Support system for Ontarians with developmental disabilities on ‘verge of collapse’: coalition

Ontario’s system to support individuals with developmental disabilities is facing a crisis due to inadequate funding, as highlighted by a…

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Nova Scotia

Province to fund tuition for nearly 100 students training to support people with disabilities

Nova Scotia’s Commitment to Training Disability Support Workers Nova Scotia recently announced a groundbreaking initiative to cover the tuition costs…

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Tech

Here’s how artificial intelligence is levelling the playing field for workers with disabilities

Kevin Carrier is a true expert in assistive technology, with a wide array of tools in his tool belt. Despite…

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Nova Scotia

Advocate says too many Nova Scotians with disabilities still live in institutions

An advocate for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia is speaking out against the continued institutionalization of individuals with disabilities…

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Nova Scotia

More than a third of Maritime university students report disabilities

The number of university students across the country reporting disabilities and receiving academic accommodations is on the rise, with Maritime…

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Lifestyle

Waterloo, Ont. woman’s lucky break: How her lottery win will help kids with disabilities

A Generous Donation to KidsAbility A stroke of luck has brought about a wonderful opportunity for a center in Waterloo,…

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US Election 2024

New bill would mandate gyms to carry equipment for Americans with disabilities

Congressional Democrats are advocating for federal policies that would require gyms and fitness centers in the United States to be…

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Health

More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence, data shows

Women with Disabilities Face Higher Risk of Homelessness Due to Violence, Report Finds A recent report on housing inequities in…

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