Autistic child denied transportation from clinic to school
By Don Butler, The Ottawa Citizen August 26, 2010
OTTAWA-The Ottawa Catholic School Board discriminated against a five-year-old autistic boy when it denied him transportation from a private clinic to his
school, says the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
In a decision released Thursday, the tribunal ordered the board to pay the boy, referred to only as M.O., $10,000 in compensation as well as travel expenses estimated at up to $3,000.
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17:00 EDT, August 26, 2010
TIM HORTONS HAS NOW ENTRAPPED AND EMBARRASSED THE BEST AND BRAVEST OF THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICES. CTV caught Toronto Police flat footed and red handed parking illegally in parking required for people with disabilities, our veterans and maturing parents.
Really, really dumb folks. Report to Superintendent Wes Ryan of
the Parking Enforcement – and Sgt. Blake of the Disabled Liaison
Unit for accessibility and sensitivity training.
Posted to site August 21, 2010
Year of Decision: 2010
Court:
In a decision on June 16, 2010, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario found that the Toronto Police Services Board discriminated against a new recruit, Ariyeh Krieger, by not accommodating his mental disability to the point of undue hardship.
Mom Saves Taxpayers Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Now Government Turns Their Back on Intelectually Disabled Daughter
By Roseanna Vachon
August 17, 2010
My name is Roseanna Vachon and I have been advocating on behalf of adults with intellectual disabilities. I understand that you have been made aware of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board’s (TLDSB) decision to cease bus transportation for our adults. My daughter, Brandy, has used the bus, post
secondary for over 15 years. She is one of seven affected individuals. For many years, I personally made these arrangements directly with TLDSB’s Transportation
Department for this yearly service.
By Michael Dytyniak, Summer Law Student
Posted August 17, 2010
The City of Toronto recently released its “2010 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan (Plan)”. In the introduction of the Plan it is stated:
The Election’s Accessibility Plan supports and strengthens the City’s commitment and efforts to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities.
The focus of this Plan is to ensure that electoral services are accessible to all electors and candidates, to identify and eliminate barriers for persons
with disabilities and to create a positive voting experience.
