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Monthly Archives: February 2017

Accessibility Legislation Would Boost NZ’s Economy

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:16 am
Press Release: Access Alliance
Media Release embargoed until 9.30am, Tuesday 28 February 2017.

Accessibility legislation for disabled people would boost New Zealand’s economy by $862 million

In an unprecedented move, a diverse range of disability groups have come together to issue a call for legislation that would enable people with disabilities to more actively participate in society. The newly created Access Alliance is calling on all parliamentary parties to commit to introduce accessibility legislation prior to the general election in September.

Accessibility Legislation Would Boost NZ’s Economy. Read full article.

Carmody Rips Overbearing Liberal Nanny State

By Sean Chase, The Daily Observer
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Councillor James Carmody is running for a second term on Petawawa town council.

PETAWAWA James Carmody is ripping the province for what he sees as “overbearing nanny state” legislation with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Carmody Rips Overbearing Liberal Nanny State. Read full article.

Bell Canada Discriminated Against Sick Woman by Making Her Go to Store: Tribunal

Bell Canada discriminated against a seriously ill woman by forcing her to violate her doctor’s orders and go to a store in person in order to acquire a cellphone, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has found Hamilton Spectator
By Michelle McQuigge

TORONTO The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal says Bell Canada discriminated against a seriously ill woman by forcing her to violate her doctor’s orders and go to a store in person in order to acquire a cellphone.

Bell Canada Discriminated Against Sick Woman by Making Her Go to Store: Tribunal. Read full article.

Yet More Great Accessibility Town Hall and Public Forum Events Coming Up Around Ontario

More New Quick and Important Ways to Give Your Feedback and Input on Disability Accessibility Barriers You Face

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities

February 17, 2017

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Here’s a punchy and heaping grab-bag of news from the front lines of our non-partisan campaign for full accessibility in Ontario. This all shows that the accessibility movement is strong and continually growing. Here are announcements of:

Yet More Great Accessibility Town Hall and Public Forum Events Coming Up Around Ontario. Read full article.

If Inclusion Means Everyone, Why Not Me?

ARCH Disability Law Centre, in partnership with Community Living Ontario, Inclusive Education Canada, the University of Western Ontario, and Brock University, is announcing the launch of new research titled “If Inclusion Means Everyone, Why Not Me?”.

We are currently conducting a survey on the experiences of students with intellectual disabilities in Ontario’s public school system. The focus of this survey is on many of the current practices and barriers related to inclusive education.

If Inclusion Means Everyone, Why Not Me?. Read full article.

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