Physical Disabilities
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COVID-19: Easter Seals Ontario Telethon rescheduled to late SeptemberDue to continuing COVID-19 public safety measures, the annual Easter Seals Ontario telethon has been moved from June to Sunday, Sept.26, instead, organizers announced Friday.CanadaJun 4, 2021
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Transit police looking for woman who stole phone from disabled man on Surrey busPolice say the extra-large phone "meant a great deal" to the university student, who uses a wheelchair and is paralyzed in one hand.CrimeSep 25, 2019
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Wolfville’s S.M.I.L.E. program receives $500K grant for new accessible facilityJumpstart, a national charity for children in financial need, has committed $500,000 to the Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience (S.M.I.L.E.) in Wolfville.CanadaMay 29, 2019
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Get people with disabilities out of institutions, rights groups tell Nova ScotiaThe groups want Premier Stephen McNeil to fulfil promises to ensure no one is unnecessarily institutionalized.PoliticsApr 4, 2019
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Missing woman with intellectual, physical disabilities foundCindy Thompson has been found.CanadaJul 25, 2018
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission to hold inquiry into restaurant washroom accessFellow complainant Paul Vienneau says being able to wash your hands or use the bathroom is a basic human right.CanadaJul 3, 2018
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Pitching ideas for a more accessible MontrealNine teams showcased their solutions and designs to make Montreal more accessible for people living with physical disabilities.HealthJun 8, 2018
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This week on Focus Montreal: Oct. 29This week on Focus Montreal, hear about Alexandre Trudeau's new book, meet the new executive director of West Island Community Shares and the Action Centre is hosting a master vintner for its Taste of Tuscany fundraiser.CanadaOct 30, 2016
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The Cheshire Homes of Regina Society creates open door to independence for residentsThe Cheshire Homes of Regina Society has opened a new group home in the Queen City.CanadaMay 24, 2016
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