Accessibility
Elevator outages leave some southeast Calgary apartment renters feeling trapped
Groundwater flooded the elevator shafts at Radisson Place apartments in Calgary back in June and since then, residents with mobility issues say they’ve been stuck in their units for hours at a time. Continue reading
B.C. woman plans human rights complaint after mobility scooter banned from recycling depot
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“He said, ‘I have a no bike policy,’ and I said, ‘Well clearly this isn’t a bike, it’s a mobility scooter.'” Continue reading
London to prevent vehicles for hire from charging disabled people extra fees
The new regulation is meant to enforce the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which already makes it illegal to charge someone with a disability an extra fee. Continue reading
Girl with epilepsy temporarily denied access to GO train
Metrolinx has apologized for an incident in which an Oakville man says he and his daughter, who has epilepsy, were denied a ride on an accessibility railcar Sunday. Continue reading
Advocate believes London could ask better questions in accessible vehicles for hire survey
The survey includes questions about how often people require accessible taxi services, what time they’re normally required, and if such services are easy or difficult to find when needed. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s future guide dogs arrive in Regina
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Four new guide dogs in training arrived in Regina Sunday afternoon. They came all the way from Australia to serve four people who are blind or partially sighted. Continue reading
Mosaic Stadium first in Canada to receive gold rating for accessibility
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
Regina’s Mosaic Stadium received the gold rating for it’s accessibility from the Rick Hansen Foundation Saturday. Continue reading
Province takes heat for inaccessibility of Halifax courthouse, agrees to signage
Accessibility advocates are challenging the provincial government’s claim that the courthouse on Spring Garden Road in Halifax is an accessible building. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough launching 41-unit residential project
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
“We need to innovate in a big way – the need is just too great,” says Sarah Burke, CEO of the Habitat branch. Continue reading
Halifax contractor leaves trailer illegally parked in accessible spot for over 12 hours
April Hubbard hopes the incident makes people think before they park in accessible spots without a permit. Continue reading