Disabilities
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Anger and worry as Montreal day centre for people with disabilities set to closeNews that the Radisson Community Centre location on St. Dominique Street in downtown Montreal will soon be closed was met with anger among the staff and clients.CanadaJun 4
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Nova Scotia progress report undermined by blown deadline: Disability rights advocateA disability rights advocate says although the province is moving in the right direction, officials can't ignore the fact that it failed to reach a key deadline earlier this year.PoliticsJun 3
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Pregnant people with disabilities face barriers to accessible care: reportThe report published on Tuesday calls for more education and training about disabilities for physicians, nurses and other care providers who work with pregnant people.HealthMay 28
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Project SEARCH accepting developmentally disabled students for new program in GuelphThe program sees high school students with developmental disabilities receive hands-on work experience and training to prepare them for the workforce.EducationJan 12
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Community Living Ontario warns services are at risk without increased fundingCommunity Living Ontario CEO Chris Beesley says not for profits serving individuals with intellectual disabilities haven't seen a meaningful funding increase in 30 years.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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Number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in 10 years: dataStatistics Canada data shows that 27 per cent of people 15 and older - about eight million Canadians - reported having at least one disability in 2022.CanadaDec 6, 2023
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On the Brink: Halifax wheelchair user feels ‘trapped’ due to housing crunchIn this instalment of 'On the Brink,' we speak with two women about the challenges finding accessible, affordable housing in Nova Scotia.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Study shows major Canadian cities lacking in accessibility for people with disabilitiesNew research suggests nearly 60 per cent of public spaces in Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa are either inaccessible or partially inaccessible to people with disabilities.CanadaNov 29, 2023
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First-of-its-kind inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International AirportA new, first-of-its-kind inclusive cafe has opened at the Vancouver International Airport, staffed with people from across the disability community.PerspectivesOct 30, 2023
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Feds’ dental care plan to come this fall, but disability advocates have concernsThe federal government hasn't said how people will be required to prove that they're disabled in order to qualify for the insurance plan.CanadaOct 6, 2023
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