Wheelchair Accessible

• Pair left stranded in Vancouver due to lack of wheelchair-accessible cabs

  "I wouldn't ever want anyone else to be in that position. It was honestly scary because he's in a wheelchair and I'm a young female and we were stuck downtown."

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
  
• Calgary mom pleads for return of stolen van used for son with disabilities

  A Calgary mother is heartbroken after the wheelchair-accessible van she got last year was stolen from in front of her home.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2022
  
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• Mosaic Stadium first in Canada to receive gold rating for accessibility

  Regina's Mosaic Stadium received the gold rating for it's accessibility from the Rick Hansen Foundation Saturday.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2019
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• Housing project breaks ground for Saskatoon families living with disabilities

  SaskNative Rentals and its partners are bringing a family housing project to fruition to help those living with disabilities.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2019
• ‘It would mean freedom’: Sask. family fundraising for wheelchair-accessible van

  The van will have enough room to fit the family of seven and include a lift with room to fit three wheelchairs.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2018
• Longueuil resident advocates for expanded and better access to STM metros

  The stairs are the only way for Woody Belfort to access to the metro, which can be pretty tough, considering he uses a wheelchair.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2018
• Wheelchair accessible ‘renovation gone wrong,’ says Perth Road Village couple

  An Inverary, Ont., couple is speaking out after they found several issues with a renovation intended to make their home wheelchair accessible.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2018
• ‘RISE’: Women being seen and heard in their industries

  'RISE' is an original Global News video production, debuting on YouTube, profiling women who are being seen and heard in a variety of industries.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2018
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• Paul Vienneau wins award for his work as accessibility advocate

  "I’m really grateful for the award, it means a lot.”

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
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• London woman relies on Good Samaritans to get her wheelchair through snow

  When Karli Steen woke up to several centimetres of snow on Monday morning, she wondered if the hassle of getting to work was even worth it.

  Environment

  Jan 8, 2018