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Mom Saves Taxpayers Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Now Government Turns Their Back on Intelectually Disabled Daughter 
By Roseanna Vachon
August 17, 2010

My name is Roseanna Vachon and I have been advocating on behalf of adults with intellectual disabilities.  I understand that you have been made aware of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board’s (TLDSB) decision to cease bus transportation for our adults.  My daughter, Brandy, has used the bus, post
secondary for over 15 years.  She is one of seven affected individuals.  For many years, I personally made these arrangements directly with TLDSB’s Transportation
Department for this yearly service.   

Government Turns It’s Back on Intelectually Disabled Adults. Read full article.

By Michael Dytyniak, Summer Law Student
Posted August 17, 2010 

The City of Toronto recently released its “2010 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan (Plan)”. In the introduction of the Plan it is stated:
 
The Election’s Accessibility Plan supports and strengthens the City’s commitment and efforts to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities.
 
The focus of this Plan is to ensure that electoral services are accessible to all electors and candidates, to identify and eliminate barriers for persons
with disabilities and to create a positive voting experience.

City of Toronto 2010 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan. Read full article.

Posted By CECILIA NASMITH, NORTHUMBERLAND TODAY
August 10, 2010

The Town of Cobourg was so pleased with how electronic voting went in the 2006 election that only cellphone and Internet options will be offered this fall’s municipal election.

No Paper Ballots for Cobourg. Read full article.

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 | 5:52 PM ET
The Canadian Press

A new report says accessibility costs should not be included towards spending limits for political candidates with disabilities, but at least one former
politician says more is needed to remove barriers.

In a report released Tuesday, the Ontario Human Rights Commission said costs like sign-language interpreting and braille translation should be exempted.

Political Candidates Shouldn’t Pay for Accessibility: Report. Read full article.

By John Rae
Notes for an address at the 7th Annual Simply People celebration at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto,Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

Tonight is for us, and about us! Tonight is a time for us to celebrate our accomplishments and to redouble our efforts to bring about true equality for all persons with disabilities in Canada and around the world.

Celebrating Us!. Read full article.