Rick Hansen
Published on: March 17, 2017
A person in a wheelchair pauses on a sidewalk as snow falls in Vancouver.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Opinion: Strong partnerships key to fully accessible Canada
AODA Alliance Update
With Only One Year Until the 2018 Ontario Election Campaign, the AODA Alliance Asks Accessibility Minister Tracy MacCharles for a Detailed Update on What the Ontario Government is Doing and Plans to Do to Ensure Ontario Reaches Full Accessibility for 1.8 Million Ontarians with Disabilities by 2025
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities
March 16, 2017
Accessibility Services’ Transition Day
University of Toronto’s Accessibility Services team is offering an informative session for educators who work with high school students with disabilities, helping support the transition from high school to university.
May 15, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Hart House, 7 King’s College Circle
Learn about:
- How assessment and accommodations are implemented at U of T
- The support services and funding available for students with disabilities
York Region Residents With Disabilities Demand Better Accessibility
Newmarket Era
By Simon Martin
Doug Poirier, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and relies on a wheelchair, has been encountering accessibility issues around York Region. For example, justices of the peace and police officers have access to the closest parking spots at the Tannery Mall’s north parking lot in Newmarket, while Poirier has to park farther away.
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Definitions
Accessibility: Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services or environments for people who experience disabilities.
access Victory for Cornwall Mom
By Lois Ann Baker, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
Friday, March 10, 2017 8:30:24 EST PM
Jen Fullarton on Friday March 10, 2017 in Cornwall, Ont. Fullarton has been advocating for children with autism and recently heard Calypso water Park is now accepting the Access2 pass allowing caregivers into the park for free.
It is a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.