Mobility Issues
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Alberta advocate urges Halloween accessibility for all childrenRich Padulo is the co-founder of Treat Accessibly, a grassroots initiative to make Halloween more inclusive for children with mobility challenges and special needs.CanadaOct 6, 2023
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Montreal’s REM train network not as accessible as promised, advocates saySome transit users are claiming the REM isn't as accessible as promised. Those who have mobility issues say there are a lot of problems that need to be addressed.CanadaAug 21, 2023
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Young girl’s family fights to widen access to walking-assistance tool in QuebecA Montreal startup says it can help children with mobility issues to walk again, but patients say the device is expensive and not covered by Quebec's health insurance board.CanadaJan 19, 2023
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COVID-19: Some Quebec seniors falling through cracks in attempt to access booster shotsSeniors advocates say despite the government's efforts, many people over 60 are not getting their booster shots.CanadaJan 11, 2022
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Icy sidewalks pose problem for Edmontonians with mobility issuesDays after freezing rain coated much of Edmonton with ice people with mobility issues are the ones having the most trouble navigating un-cleared sidewalks.WeatherDec 11, 2021
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London man, 61, facing arson charges in King Edward Ave. firePlatoon chief Gary Mosburger told Global News at the time that most of the residents had evacuated before they arrived at the scene, except for one person with mobility issues.CrimeMay 10, 2021
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‘I am trapped,’ Kelowna senior says of temporary elevator shutdownStarting on Monday, the building's elevator will be shut down for three days, meaning MacKenzie won't be able to leave her home.NewsAug 13, 2019
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‘It’s a major safety issue’: Kelowna resident on uneven sidewalksThe city is assuring residents that all marked sidewalk spots will be fixed this year.Aug 9, 2019
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Tenants of Vancouver apartment building blame ‘negligence’ for broken elevatorThe elevator, which is the only one that services all nine stories, has been broken since late September.Apr 13, 2019
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‘Not making the connection’: What it’s like for Parkinson’s patients with frozen gaitSometimes, Marg Turner, who has Parkinson's disease, knows where she wants to walk and how to take a step, but her feet feel "nailed to the floor."HealthFeb 10, 2019
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