Disability

• Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilities

  Parents often worry about their child’s future and that’s especially true when they are living with a disability, but two Alberta businesses have found creative solutions.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26
  
• Residents living with disabilities share accessibility concerns during Sask. Accessibility Challenge

  Bortis coordinated the 'SCI Sask Accessibility Challenge'. It's an event to build awareness and understanding for those without disabilities to put themselves in their shoes. 

  Canada

  Jan 22
  
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• Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72

  Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Mobility aid users call for better snow removal around Metro Vancouver

  Following a heavy bout of rain, Langley resident Patricia White can now get around freely, her powered chair finally unobstructed by snow. But she says the city needs to do better.

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2022
• ‘Tipping point’: Lethbridge disability workers speak out on staffing trouble

  Workers in the community disability services sector in Alberta say staffing issues are coming to a head, mainly due to low pay.

  Economy

  Dec 8, 2022
• Stiff-person syndrome: What we know about Céline Dion’s rare condition

  Legendary Canadian singer Céline Dion announced that she had been recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2022
• American musical prodigy Kodi Lee delights crowd at B.C. autism fundraiser

  Kodi Lee, 26, is blind and has autism, and according to his website, is one of about 25 people in the world who possess his "extraordinary abilities."

  Perspectives

  Nov 25, 2022
• Advocates say Saskatchewan accessibility legislation needs to ‘have teeth’

  The Accessible Saskatchewan Act was introduced in the legislature last week, aimed at removing accessibility barriers in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
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• ‘Coachable moment’: Blind Canadian Paralympian removed from cruise ship

  Swimmer Donovan Tildesley was the flag bearer for Canada at the 2009 Paralympics, and told Global News he's travelled extensively solo.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
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• Two N.B. advocates receive awards from Human Rights Commission

  Two New Brunswickers were honoured in a ceremony at Government House on Tuesday for their inclusion, diversity and accessibility advocacy.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022