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Lifestyle

Disabled Colorado dog’s wheelchair stolen

Senior Pet’s Stolen Wheelchair Replaced Thanks to Community Support Englewood, Colo. – Caring for a senior pet can be challenging,…

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Nova Scotia

Mi’kmaw mother could lose custody of 3 disabled children after feds threaten to cut funding

Mary Isaac, a Mi’kmaw mother in Nova Scotia, is facing a terrifying situation where she could potentially lose custody of…

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Lifestyle

Paralympic fashion slowly embracing the needs of disabled people

Three years ago, when Team Canada appeared at the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were…

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Sports

Despite challenges, number of disabled referees growing across Para sports

Kevin Shaw has been around the game of boccia for forty-plus years. He’s been an athlete and currently serves on multiple…

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Politics

Most disabled Canadians won’t qualify for national dental care plan, advocates say

Kevin Konnyu spent a decade navigating the health-care system before he was approved recently for financial assistance through Ontario’s disability support program.…

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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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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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Politics

Disabled community criticizes NDP for not hosting hybrid convention

New Democrats hosted another national convention that members of its disability community and their allies said was not accessible.  Kemal…

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Canada

Settlement finalized in $283M disabled veterans class action, but benefits policy changed

The first of thousands of injured Canadian military veterans are set to soon begin receiving disability payment top-ups under a $283-million…

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Canada

Hundreds of people helped off Sulphur Mountain after Banff Gondola disabled

Patrons of the Banff Gondola have all been helped off the mountain as of late Tuesday morning after they were marooned…

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