Brief From: John Rae
Subject: Opposition to the Introduction of E-Scooters on Toronto Streets Date: July 29, 2020
My name is John Rae. I am totally blind, a long time human rights advocate, and a member of the Boards of three disability rights organizations, including the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC). I live in downtown Toronto. I am opposed to the introduction of E-scooters onto the streets of Toronto or elsewhere in Canada.
Belleville, ON, Canada / Quinte News
Mary Thomas
Jul 7, 2020
Once again small businesses in the Quinte area will be able to take advantage of grants to help them become more accessible.
Grants up to $10,000 are available to improve accessibility barriers within the workplace or community space.
The grants can be used for small scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects or the provision of accessible technologies.
Submits Detailed Brief that Shows A City Staff Report Proves E-Scooters Endanger Public Safety and Accessibility for People with Disabilities
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ALLIANCE
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2020
Tomorrow, July 9, 2020 starting at 9:30 am, the City of Torontos Infrastructure and Environment Committee will consider if the City should take steps to allow electric scooters (e-scooters) in Toronto. The AODA Alliance is scheduled to make a deputation to the Committee. The Committee meeting will be live-streamed at this link: http://www.youtube.com/torontocitycouncillive
As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we cheer ourselves by thinking of future socializing in-person. We also think about returning to work or activities we love. These hopes help us through the challenges of physical distancing. Moreover, these challenges show us that we can be more flexible or more creative than we thought we could. For instance, retail stores and other organizations have adapted to physical distancing requirements during the pandemic. Many of these adaptations are also practices that make customer service more accessible for customers with disabilities. In the post-COVID-19 future, more people may recognize the value of adapting service to meet customers’ diverse needs. For example, more service providers may offer high-quality AODA customer service training after the COVID-19 pandemic.
A number of touchless sinks and toilets to go in at various public washrooms located at community centres, beaches, and municipal offices By: Mehreen Shahid
July 6, 2020
Tiny Township’s public washrooms may soon be getting an upgrade in hygiene measures.
This came Monday after council approved staff’s request to apply for an Enabling Accessibility Fund worth $100,000.
The grant was taken to the township’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, said Sue Walton, clerk and director of legislative services.
