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Help Us Get Towns and Cities Around Ontario to Leave in Place the Ban on Electric Scooters (E-scooters)

They Are a Danger to Ontarians with Disabilities On Our Sidewalks, Roads and Other Public Places.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities
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February 12, 2020

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The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Asks Toronto Mayor John Tory to Help Ensure that Canada’s Largest City Does Not Lift the Ban on Electric Scooters

Torontonians with Disabilities Need Mayor Tory’s Leadership to Prevent the Dangers to Their Safety and Accessibility that E-Scooters Pose

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities
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February 6, 2020

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‘There are No Rules’ When it Comes to Restaurant Accessibility in Halifax

Date prep takes on a whole different meaning for mobility device users in this city. By Abby Surrette

Abby Surrette says people with disabilities are expected to “hermit away,” but the reality is they live vibrant social lives.


Local Artist Hopes to Help Improve Accessibility of Art

CTVNewsBarrie.ca Staff
Published Friday, January 31, 2020 6:14PM EST

BARRIE –Orillia’s Robyn Rennie has found an alternative way to create art.

After losing most of her vision, the artist turned to technology.

“Within six days, I was completely blind. It just shut down my optic nerve,” Rennie said.

She was able to gain back some of her vision by doing an experimental treatment, but it’s still a challenge.


Michael Coteau is First Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidate to Write Us with All the Detailed Commitments on Accessibility We Seek

Brenda Hollingsworth Said She’ll Do the Same And Still Waiting for the Other Four Candidates to Do So

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

February 3, 2020

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