MacDonald-Billard, who is now a senior official in the Health Department, was the government’s first witness, after the complainants in the case called witnesses in the first 18 days of the hearings. Continue reading →

After months of testing, the board has made the technology available in hopes of helping all of its students with physical limitations. Continue reading →

Alberta is proposing changes to financial trusts to further assist people with disabilities. Continue reading →

Ottawa’s confirmation that it would help fund the production of accessible books through the CNIB is now prompting some blowback. Continue reading →

Statistics Canada found they were more likely to experience robbery, sexual or physical assault. Continue reading →

After Global News revealed funding for the CNIB’s accessible books was not included in the recent budget, Minister Kirsty Duncan tweeted that the government will still fund the program. Continue reading →

Global News has learned the Trudeau Liberals will no longer fund the production of accessible and alternate-format books in Canada. Canadian National Institute for the Blind says it’s deeply troubled. Continue reading →

The provincial government has said it is preparing more small options homes, but that it can’t place patients with more complex needs until homes with safe and appropriate levels of care are available. Continue reading →

SEIU-West said Elmwood Residences has agreed to resume bargaining on some issues, but is insisting on no wage increase. Continue reading →