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Blind Student Checks Tech for College’s Accessibility

Posted to Site August 25, 2010

BARRIE – Georgian College student Matthew Campbell identifies – and removes – barriers many of can’t see.

That’s because he’s blind.

A graduate of the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford, the 22-year-old Parry Sound man is now enrolled in Georgian’s computer systems technician program.

In addition to his studies, he’s completing his first co-op placement as an accessibility specialist in the information technology department.


Ottawa Makes Voting Easier for Disabled

Will use Voter Assist Terminals in Oct. 25 municipal election

Monday, August 23, 2010
CBC news

Voting in municipal elections in Ottawa is about to get much easier for people with disabilities.

Machines that allow people with disabilities more independence and privacy while voting will be introduced in this fall’s Oct. 25 election.


Police Constable Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Should Have Been Accommodated on the Job

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.


Government Turns It’s Back on Intelectually Disabled Adults

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.   


City of Toronto 2010 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

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.