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‘We need to do much better’: N.B. Health Council reports home care shortcomings
Forty-two per cent of New Brunswickers feel their home care needs aren’t being met, according to the New Brunswick Health Council. Continue reading
Disability
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. Continue reading
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Monctonian doesn’t let wheelchair stop him from using snow blower to clear his driveway
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
When Guy Grand-Maison of Moncton was unhappy with the service from his snow removal contractor, he grabbed the blower and did it himself. Continue reading
2018 Year in Review: Albertans who overcame health challenges and made a difference
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Global Edmonton’s annual special Profiles in Courage celebrates ordinary Albertans who are coping with health challenges in extraordinary ways, and making a difference in their community. Continue reading
Calgarians mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The IDPD event highlighted the achievements of people with disabilities in the city. Continue reading
Disability support staff in Manitoba battling for pay hike amid cutbacks
Disability support staff in Manitoba continue the battle to increase their wages up to $17 an hour. Continue reading
Wife’s MS has Alberta MP urging more support for people with episodic disabilities
Conservative MP David Yurdiga says people suffering from disabilities that worsen and ease, like his wife and daughter, are not treated fairly under Canadian law and he wants to change that. Continue reading
‘Her care is intense and 24 hours a day’: N.S. mother worried about lack of long-term care options
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A mother in her 60’s is worried about how her 27-year-old daughter will get the care she requires in the coming years since Nova Scotia doesn’t have any dedicated facilities that would cater to her needs. Continue reading
‘RISE’: Women being seen and heard in their industries
‘RISE’ is an original Global News video production, debuting on YouTube, profiling women who are being seen and heard in a variety of industries. Continue reading
‘We feel like we’re the forgotten population’: N.S. disability advocate calls for dedicated care homes
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A disability advocate living in long-term care says Nova Scotia’s facilities are geared toward and predominantly populated by seniors. Continue reading