disabilities

Canada

Disabilities coalition refuses to join government’s ‘facade’ of marking international day

Nancy Reid is the executive director of the Coalition of Persons with Disabilities Newfoundland and Labrador. The organization usually takes…

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Health

Major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilities, says study

New research suggests nearly 60 per cent of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa are either inaccessible or partially…

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Halifax

Province announces additional support for 15,000 Nova Scotians with disabilities

The provincial government announced Thursday an additional income assistance of $300 per month for about 15,000 Nova Scotians with disabilities.…

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Health

First Nations adults with disabilities living on reserve lack equal access to services, report finds

Jennifer Bercier says “an invisible line with a huge barrier” separates Manitoba First Nations like hers from the rest of…

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Health

Investigation reveals ride-share rejections and transit system dangers for people with disabilities

Michelle Weger relies on her service dog, Quinn, to get her through the day. The Ottawa resident has narcolepsy, and…

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Business

Air Canada makes changes after passengers with disabilities share ‘dehumanizing’ experiences

Air Canada says it’s apologizing and making a number of changes internally to improve the way it treats passengers with disabilities after several…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia premier apologizes to people with disabilities for ‘historic, systemic discrimination’

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has apologized to people in the province with disabilities for years of “historic, systemic discrimination.”…

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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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