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Media Coverage, Health Cards, Electric Scooters, Disability Barriers in schools, and Another Ford Government Accessibility Blunder

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities Web: https://www.aodaalliance.org
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February 17, 2022

SUMMARY

In short order, here are five new developments in our ongoing accessibility campaign:


ARCH Disability Law Centre Presses the Ford Government to Ensure that All People with Disabilities Are Effectively Accommodated in the Process for Renewing Expired Ontario Health Cards

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update

United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities

February 15, 2022

SUMMARY

On February 14, 2022, the ARCH Disability Law Centre sent the Ford Government an excellent letter. It points out further reforms needed to Ontario’s process for renewing an expired Health Card, beyond allowing for online Health Card renewal using an Ontario Photo ID Card. We set that letter out below and heartily endorse it.


New App Seeks to Identify, Solve Accessibility Barriers at Public Sites in Laval

Disability rights group launches Brigade Axecible to track problems
Kate McKenna, CBC News
Posted: Feb 12, 2022

Brigadier Line Goyette said she’s already filed accessibility reports for different Lavalarea doctors’ offices and hospitals. She said she volunteers her time because she believes the app can make a difference in the daily lives of people with disabilities. (Kate McKenna/CBC)


Media Coverage of Ford Government’s Backing Down on the Disability Barrier in Ontario Health Card Renewal- and – More That the Government Needs to Do

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities Web: https://www.aodaalliance.org
Email: aodafeedback@gmail.com
Twitter: @aodaalliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aodaalliance/

February 14, 2022

SUMMARY

City News Ottawa reported last week on the Ford Government’s caving in just before a court scheduling hearing, on the disability barrier in the process for renewing Ontario expired Health Cards. We include that news report below.


Brampton City Council and Mayor Patrick Brown Should Not Endanger People with Disabilities, Seniors and Others by Allowing the Silent Menace of Electric Scooters

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

Web: https://www.aodaalliance.org
Email: aodafeedback@gmail.com
Twitter: @aodaalliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aodaalliance/

February 11, 2022

SUMMARY

1. News Report Shows Brampton About to Allow Electric Scooters Without Considering Their Dangers to People with Disabilities, Seniors, Children and Others