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Judy Heumann, Pioneering Disability Rights Activist, Takes Spotlight in “Crip Camp”
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She’s considered the mother of disability rights – and she’s a ‘badass’ By David A. Taylor Washington Post, May 25, 2021 Judy Heumann’s pandemic year…
June 2, 2021 The COVID-19 Disability Survey captured perspectives from Canadians with different types of disabilities and their family members. Nearly 30 per cent of…
Rosemary Richings|June 1, 2021 I asked my mom about what happened when the doctors first told her about my disability. “They gave me a pamphlet,”…
Candy-like Models Could Make Science More Accessible to visually Impaired Students
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News-Medical.Net Amy Lyer May 29, 2021 About 36 million people are blind, including 1 million children. In addition, 216 million people have moderate to severe…
Forrester Contributor Enterprise Tech Let’s get straight to the point: There’s no quick fix for making your digital experiences accessible. That’s true even if your…
Save-On-Foods Apologizes to B.C. Man After Accessibility Features Removed From Shopping App
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By Anne Drewa Global News Posted May 27, 2021 Many people are relying on online shopping during the pandemic. A convenient and safe way to…
Will BC’s Landmark New Legislation Adequately Address Disability Rights?
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Minister says the bill is a solid foundation, while critics identify where it falls short. Andrew MacLeod The Tyee, May 20, 2021 BC’s new accessibility…
by Shaun Heasley May 5, 2021 Technology-giant Microsoft is promising big steps in the coming years to make its products and workplace even more accessible…
Leading Digital Accessibility Platform drives Greater Inclusion of People with Disabilities May 26, 2021 TORONTO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KKR today announced a $55 million investment…