WINNIPEG The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD), a national disability rights organization, is expressing its support for 43-year-old Jonathan Marchand as he begins a…
Month: August 2020
Daniel Andrews says further tragedy is in store, with 44 people in intensive care and 282 new cases, while Frankston hospital closes wards
Victoria records 279 new Covid cases and 16 deaths as NSW reports five cases and one death
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Daniel Andrews expresses ‘cautious optimism’ but declines to say whether restrictions may be eased after six-week lockdown
Victoria calls on federal help to contain Covid-19 outbreaks in residential disability care
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Daniel Andrews says a joint state-federal response unit is needed as 81 active coronavirus cases are linked to 53 disability facilities
Bill Shorten lashes out at profit-driven aged care and Morrison government over Covid failings
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Former Labor leader says pandemic has exposed ‘the dirty secret of Australian politics’, adding Coalition has fallen short in disability care
As redundancies loom and opportunities for cultural experiences narrow, the arts risk regressing into a pastime for the elite
Frances Ryan always knew life could be more accessible. But as everyone became housebound, seeing it happen was a joy
An exclusive first look at the Paralympics documentary Rising Phoenix, which will be launching on Netflix on 26 August. The film focuses on the history of the movement and the unbelievable stories of its athletes, featuring interviews with elite competitors
Purana Sunthari from Tamil Nadu cracked the UPSC exam in her fourth attempt. Purana Sunthari is over the moon. The visually impaired 25-year-old from Tamil…
I’m disabled but was told I won’t receive critical care if I get Covid. It’s terrifying
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/aug/13/disabled-wont-receive-critical-care-covid-terrifying