Paul Vienneau

• Accessibility advocates raise serious concerns with new policy allowing dogs on Nova Scotia patios

  Advocates worry that pet pooches on patios may distract guide and service dogs, interfering with their ability to keep their user safe.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2021
  
• Halifax New Year’s Eve celebration at Grand Parade aims to be accessible for first time

  Paul Vienneau serves as the accessibility consultant for the Halifax Regional Municipality and works to inform city staff of ways to improve accessibility throughout the municipality.

  Features

  Dec 26, 2019
  
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• Sold-out Halifax disX show breaks down disability barriers

  Speakers at the inaugural Halifax DisabilityX show shared their personal stories on Thursday in an attempt to shed some light on what it's like to live with a disability.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission to hold inquiry into restaurant washroom access

  Fellow complainant Paul Vienneau says being able to wash your hands or use the bathroom is a basic human right.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2018
• Paul Vienneau wins award for his work as accessibility advocate

  "I’m really grateful for the award, it means a lot.”

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
• On a roll: Halifax Jazz Festival ramps up accessibility

  Organizers with the Halifax Jazz Festival are making accessibility a priority this year. For the first time in its 30 year history, 100 per cent of the venues are accessible.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2017
• Halifax councillor looks to improve snow clearing with accessibility in mind

  A staff report has been requested looking into the cost of clearing snow down to bare concrete and if it can be done in-house.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2016
• Nova Scotia’s accessibility legislation hits accessibility hiccup

  Nova Scotia's new accessibility legislation is hitting its first road bump, as a local advocate says the process to review it isn't accessible.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2016
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• Halifax snow clearing getting better for people with accessibility needs: advocate

  The snow on sidewalks around Halifax is being cleared better for people with accessibility needs despite some lingering issues, according to one advocate.

  Weather

  Feb 10, 2016