A local court remandedaccused in police custody for a week, the police said. (Representational) Police have arrested a man for allegedly raping his six-year-old visually…
Month: December 2020
Marking the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mohawk College researchers and Inclusive Media and Design are announcing the availability a new captioning…
Ann Hales-Tooke obituary
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/03/ann-hales-tooke-obituary
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/dec/02/afros-in-azeroth-quest-for-diversity-in-world-of-warcraft
CTA Releases “What We Heard” report on Phase II of its Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations
Posted in Accessibility News
Canadian Transportation Agency Nov 26, 2020 The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) today released its “What We Heard” report summarizing the input received during its consultations…
‘My fear is he’ll never come home’: the learning disabled people locked away in lockdown
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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/02/fear-hell-never-come-home-learning-disabled-people-locked-away-lockdown-winterbourne-view
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/01/disabled-right-constant-pain-back
Winnipeg Transit Considering Priority Seating for People With Disabilities
Posted in Accessibility News
City says current first come, first served option doesn’t line up with provincial rules around accessibility CBC News Posted: Aug 18, 2020 The City of…
Deaf Citizens Petition
Posted in Accessibility News
Deaf Citizens are calling for change at the Canadian Hearing Services (formerly the Canadian Hearing Society). The petition is in ASL, LSQ, and English and…