The film, which stars Anne Hathaway, associates physical impairment with witches By IPC Nov. 3, 2020 WarnerBros’ latest movie ‘The Witches’ has triggered a stir…
Month: December 2020
Disability Advocates Say Assisted Dying Bill Fails to Protect Vulnerable Canadians
Posted in Accessibility News
Man suffering from neurological disorder says MAID easier to access than supports for disabled Canadians Kathleen Harris, CBC News Posted: Nov 10, 2020 The House…
BC Human Rights Tribunal Upholds Complaint That Victoria Bike Lanes Discriminate Against the Blind
Posted in Accessibility News
Adam Chan CTV News, November 13, 2020 VICTORIA — The BC Human Rights Tribunal says a complaint filed against the City of Victoria arguing that…
CTV News Saskatoon Staff Published Monday, November 16, 2020 When Saskatoon’s new city council sits for the first time, it will be in an upgraded…
Note: This is from the American Foundation for the Blind but Canadians are also encouraged to take it. We know that families of blind and…
Telehealth May Worsen Digital Divide for People With Disabilities(PWDs)
Posted in Accessibility News
A recently published JAMIA paper argues that design, implementation and policy considerations must be taken into account when developing virtual care technology. By Kat Jercich…
By Nectar Gan CNN, November 23, 2020 Blind runner makes history with help from furry friends At the age of 11, Yang Kang lost his…
Ruling on B.C. Bus Stops Reflects Cities ‘Terrible’ Track Record on Accessibility, Plaintiff Says
Posted in Accessibility News
‘Floating’ bus stops used by many cities discriminate against blind people, human rights tribunal finds Bethany Lindsay, CBC News Posted: Nov 21, 2020 A human…