Vicky Levack
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Housing for N.S. adults with disabilities shifts slowly out of nursing homes'It's changed my life. In fact, it may have saved my life,' says Vicky Levack, arranging for an independent life beyond the walls of a nursing home.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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Despite court ruling, no timeline for closing N.S. institutions for disabled peopleThe Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia says the government is still using an incremental approach to solve a human rights issue that requires more immediate action.CanadaSep 6, 2022
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N.S. nursing home resident says staff shortages, ‘draconian’ rules making life difficultNova Scotia nursing home resident Vicky Levack says she is struggling amid 'draconian' rules and staff shortages in long-term care homes.HealthJan 4, 2022
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Halifax woman with cerebal palsy finally gets a place to call home, wants to help others do same"I thought I was going to die in here and never have a life outside of these walls. And now I will," said Vicky Levack.HealthAug 30, 2021
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N.S. election: parties won’t meet goals of 10-year plan for people with disabilities'I feel I've been duped. We all have been,' says Vicky Levack, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a nursing home.CanadaAug 6, 2021
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N.S. adults with disabilities address lack of appropriate housing during National Accessibility WeekThe provincial government plans to build eight new small option homes throughout the province as part of a multi-year investment plan.CanadaMay 27, 2019
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‘It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’: Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long-term care homesNova Scotians with physical disabilities say long-term care homes in the province are only meeting their basic needs and are calling on the government to overhaul the system.HealthMar 3, 2019
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