Disabled People

• Nova Scotia advocates push for voluntary vulnerable persons registry for emergencies

  Two Nova Scotia advocates for people with disabilities are asking for a provincewide registry of vulnerable persons as part of changes to legislation around emergency management.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia reveals new modular home designs for people with disabilities

  Nova Scotia says construction of the first five 'small option' homes for people with disabilities begins this summer, with the residents expected to move in early next year.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• ‘Darker side’: Canada’s euthanasia laws a threat to disabled, experts say

  Human rights advocates say the country's regulations lack necessary safeguards and are prompting doctors to suggest the procedure to those who might not otherwise consider it.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2022
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• Nova Scotia hasn’t had ‘eye on the ball’ on accessibility: justice minister

  Nova Scotia's justice minister says her government's efforts to ensure equal access to government buildings has been lackluster.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2017
• Province says No to giving disabled more cash

  Saskatchewan turns down request from group for more money for disabled.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2015
• Report recommends 12 ways Sask. can improve lives of disabled people

  A new report recommends 12 ways the Saskatchewan government can help improve the lives of disabled people in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2015