Disability
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Accessibility advocates say City of Calgary needs to be more inclusive in snow removal prioritiesWhen the snow starts falling, those who have challenges getting around are worried. Some living with disabilities say Calgary's snow priority plans are leaving them behind.WeatherFeb 23
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Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilitiesParents 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.LifestyleJan 26
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Residents living with disabilities share accessibility concerns during Sask. Accessibility ChallengeBortis 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.CanadaJan 22
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Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.CanadaJan 15
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Mobility aid users call for better snow removal around Metro VancouverFollowing 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.WeatherDec 28, 2022
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‘Tipping point’: Lethbridge disability workers speak out on staffing troubleWorkers in the community disability services sector in Alberta say staffing issues are coming to a head, mainly due to low pay.EconomyDec 8, 2022
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Stiff-person syndrome: What we know about Céline Dion’s rare conditionLegendary Canadian singer Céline Dion announced that she had been recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome.HealthDec 8, 2022
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American musical prodigy Kodi Lee delights crowd at B.C. autism fundraiserKodi 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."PerspectivesNov 25, 2022
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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.CanadaNov 23, 2022
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‘Coachable moment’: Blind Canadian Paralympian removed from cruise shipSwimmer Donovan Tildesley was the flag bearer for Canada at the 2009 Paralympics, and told Global News he's travelled extensively solo.CanadaNov 15, 2022
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