By Michael Lea, Kingston Whig-Standard
Monday, October 8, 2012 11:21:27 EDT PM
Lisa Hewitt of Community Living Kingston, with Adrienne Kurji, for whom she provides support, says communities must do more to make their businesses accessible.
Lisa Hewitt took a walk down Princess Street the other day.
By Staff
Metroland News Service
October 5, 2012
Ontario human rights commissioner Barbara Hall says her offers to meet with Hamilton city councillors weren’t accepted.
A care facility for eight teenage girls with mental health issues just gained a powerful ally in its upcoming showdown with the city at the Ontario Municipal Board.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
RE: Town council to discuss bylaw exemptions to allow horse and buggy business in Navy Yard Park
With the exception of Councillor Diane Pouget, shame on council for putting accessibility after the cart. In particular, shame on Councillor Bart DiPasquale, a member of the town’s accessibility advisory committee, for not representing the rights of residents with disabilities.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUPPORTS OUR CONCERNS ABOUT THAT DRAF REGULATION
October 4, 2012
SUMMARY
1. Our Latest Effort in Our Efforts to Win Strong Accessibility Standards in Ontario
On October 4 2012, the AODA Alliance submitted our latest brief to the McGuinty Government. It gives our feedback on the Government’s August 15, 2012 draft Public Spaces Accessibility Regulation. It sets out 59 constructive recommendations on how to strengthen that draft regulation.
