David Lepofsky
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Toronto mother spends days in van outside school in effort to provide accessibility"I think she's the best mom in the world because no other parent would do this for their child," said Colette.EducationNov 16, 2022
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Doug Ford says election promise to increase disability support will be in 2022 budget'When we go back into the house we will make sure that moves as quickly as possible,' Ford told reports Monday. 'When that happens, they'll get their five per cent increase.'CanadaJun 27, 2022
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Ontario PCs won’t commit to accessibility improvements, disability advocate saysDavid Lepofsky, a blind lawyer, chairs the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, a non-partisan group that campaigns for disability and accessibility reform.PoliticsMay 25, 2022
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Disabled passengers say new Canada Transportation Act rules increase air travel barriersThe new rules require travellers to notify airlines anywhere from 48 to 96 hours in advance to receive certain accommodations, such as being guided through security or receiving help transferring from a wheelchair to a smaller, cabin-compatible mobility device.CanadaSep 8, 2019
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Ontario privacy commission says province overcharged groupOntario's privacy commission ordered the $4,200 fee quoted by the provincial government be reduced to $750.CanadaJul 31, 2017
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Advocates say there are flaws in ‘most accessible Parapan Am Games ever’ claimThe Ontario Building Code requires a minimum three per cent of spectator seating to be accessible seating. But the Parapan Am Games failed to capitalize on that, according to one advocate.CanadaAug 7, 2015
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Pan Am Games app deemed failure by advocates for people with disabilitiesThe official Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games app is not accessible to those who are visually impaired, according to advocates for people with disabilities.SportsJun 19, 2015
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Visually impaired man questions accessibility of Eglinton CrosstownDavid Lepofsky, a visually impaired lawyer, is concerned the platforms of the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT won’t be accessible.PoliticsAug 19, 2014
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