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Wheelchair stolen from Sudanese refugee family who recently arrived in CalgaryA difficult four-year journey for Amal Zayd and her three children to come to Calgary from war-torn Sudan hit another hurdle when a donated wheelchair was stolen.CanadaDec 23, 2023
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Memes and dreams: How disabled creators are using social media to break stereotypesDigital media platforms have been one of the key tools to help people with disabilities organize and tell their stories without the filter of traditional media.CanadaOct 21, 2023
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The Wheelie Peeps: Disability advocates protest illegal use of accessible parkingDisability advocates are hosting a protest to bring awareness and call for local authorities to do more when it comes to enforcing who can park in accessible parking spots.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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Warman becomes first Saskatchewan city to require updated disability signageWarman is the first municipality in Saskatchewan with a requirement that all accessible parking stalls have up-to-date symbols and signage.CanadaAug 13, 2023
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Disability Pride Month: From sunflower lanyards to the flag of overcoming, what the symbols meanDuring Disability Pride Month, people may come across a number of symbols they previously had not encountered.HealthJul 17, 2023
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Ontario quadriplegic mother applies for MAID over lack of access to disability supports"I have 12 days left on my medical assistance in dying application here in the province in Ontario. I'm a quadriplegic single mom raising 2 kids with disabilities."HealthJun 21, 2023
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‘I’m constantly behind on bills’: Canadians with disabilities hope Bill C-22 passes, addresses gapsTwo Canadian charities have come together to call on the federal government to do more to listen to people with disabilities who struggle with food insecurity and poverty.CanadaJun 16, 2023
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Local charity hopes for new, inclusive facility for Calgarians of all abilitiesIt's a dream that a Calgary charity hopes will soon be a reality. A group that provides programming for people of different abilities is in desperate need of an upgraded facility.FeaturesOct 28, 2022
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New Brunswickers rally for faster disability benefitsDisability advocates in New Brunswick say that the unanimous pass of the second reading of Bill C-22 in Ottawa will mark better support for persons with disabilities.HealthOct 19, 2022
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‘Darker side’: Canada’s euthanasia laws a threat to disabled, experts sayHuman rights advocates say the country's regulations lack necessary safeguards and are prompting doctors to suggest the procedure to those who might not otherwise consider it.HealthAug 11, 2022
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