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Monthly Archives: January 2016

Wynne Government Extends Time For Feedback on Troubling Proposed changes to Accessibility Standards, But Doesnt Publicize This Extension

Why Not Organize a Public Forum to Rally Grassroots Action to advocate for Disability Accessibility Like the Kingston Area Public Forum Queens University Is Hosting On January 22, 2016?

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

January 8, 2016
SUMMARY

1. There Is Still Time to Tell the Wynne Government If You Share Our Concerns with Troubling Proposed Changes to Accessibility Standards in Place in Ontario

Wynne Government Extends Time For Feedback on Troubling Proposed changes to Accessibility Standards, But Doesnt Publicize This Extension. Read full article.

Report Calls for New Name, New Rules for Handi Transit

By: Darren MacDonald – Sudbury Northern Life
Jan 06, 2016

A name change and a more flexible policy when it comes to people with brain injuries are among some of the recommendations in a consultant’s report on the city’s Handi-Transit bus service.

Says term ‘handicapped’ has become offensive to many people

Report Calls for New Name, New Rules for Handi Transit. Read full article.

City of Toronto Grapples with Accessible Parking Permit Abuse

by Aaron Broverman
January 5, 2016

Accessible parking permit abuse is a big problem in Toronto.

We’re the only municipality in Ontario that offers free street parking for accessible permit holders with very few exceptions (no standing zones and fire hydrants). Having this type of permit is as good as gold in a city where parking is expensive and hard to come by. Everybody wants one whether they have a disability or not.

City of Toronto Grapples with Accessible Parking Permit Abuse. Read full article.

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