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Monthly Archives: September 2017

Driving a Taxi is Not a ‘Legal’ Right

TIMES COLONIST, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
Re: “Taxi driver has rights in dispute with passenger,” letter, Sept. 21.

Guide dogs can greatly increase accessibility for the blind, but
unfortunately they can also result in them being discriminated against and refused services. As a result, governments have passed legislation (e.g.,
Guide and Service Dog Act) to explicitly protect the rights of the blind and to prohibit anyone from denying them access to public buildings or public services. There are no exceptions or exemptions in the legislation.

Driving a Taxi is Not a ‘Legal’ Right. Read full article.

First Nations Monument to Be Shining Example of Accessibility

Douglas Cardinal-designed masterpiece to open Oct. 7
News 04:20 PM by Paul Forsyth Niagara This Week – Thorold|

THOROLD If doesn’t matter if you have trouble walking, can’t see too well or have other disabilities or physical limitations: you’ll be welcomed with open arms just like able-bodied people when the stunning new monument to the pivotal role of First Nations people in building Canada opens up at the Decew House Heritage Park in October.

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Store Owner Gives the Boot to Blind Sudbury Man and His Service Dog

Guy Carriere said he felt profoundly discriminated against after the owner of a local business told him the police would be called if he and his service dog showed up again by: Matt Durnan
Sept 6, 2017

Guy Carriere and his service dog, Dixon were asked to leave a local gas station on Aug. 16.

Guy Carriere’s sense of independence has grown by leaps and bounds since acquiring his service dog, Dixon, a little over a year ago.

Store Owner Gives the Boot to Blind Sudbury Man and His Service Dog. Read full article.

New Program Helps Ontario Business Connect with the Right Talent

PR Newswire
Sep. 14, 2017

The Discover Ability Network will showcase the business advantages of employing persons with disabilities

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ – Today, the Honourable David Onley, Special Advisor to the Government of Ontario’s Minister Responsible for Accessibility, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (The OCC) and the Discover Ability Network partners launched a new program and online portal that will connect persons with disabilities seeking employment directly with Ontario businesses looking to meet their talent requirements.

New Program Helps Ontario Business Connect with the Right Talent. Read full article.

Guide Dogs Do Serious Work

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Many blind and partially sighted Canadians still find themselves in challenging and frustrating situations when trying to access public spaces such as cabs, B&Bs, restaurants and shopping establishments.

In all of Canada’s 13 jurisdictions, human rights legislation prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability working with a service animal. Discrimination includes denial of access to any premises to which the public would normally have access.

Guide Dogs Do Serious Work. Read full article.

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