In a social media video post, two of the Kardashian sisters, Khloe and Kourtney, refer to each other as the R word. There was a lot of backlash to the videos. Of course, official apologies followed from both sisters. However, the backlash brings a larger issue into focus. Namely, at issue is the use of the R word and other pejorative words that serve to harm the disabled community.
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Ontario Playgrounds for Kids with Disabilities
Many kids with disabilities love the park and deserve the opportunity to play and socialize as much as anyone else. The IASR requires that new and redeveloped playgrounds include accessibility features, meaning that all kids can enjoy them. However, parks that have existing playgrounds and are not being redeveloped act as more of a barrier for kids with disabilities rather than a place to have fun. Below, we outline what makes a playground inaccessible. We also discuss accessible Ontario playgrounds for kids with disabilities.
By August 24, 2018, Please Send Us Your Feedback on Our Draft Brief to the Federal Government and Parliament on Bill C-81, the Proposed “Accessible Canada Act”
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities http://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance
August 6, 2018
SUMMARY
On June 20, 2018, the Federal Government introduced into Parliament Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act, for debate. This bill is meant to be the promised national accessibility law that the Federal Government promised in the 2015 federal election. We and others have been campaigning for strong national accessibility legislation for years.
Accessibility at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) offers accessible services for people with various disabilities. The accessibility page on its website shows the services that other organizations could start providing. The page also shows how venues can make a public commitment to welcoming and understanding the needs of clients with disabilities.
Accessible Facilities and Equipment at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
All of the TSO’s venues offer:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrances
Pokémon Video Games: They’re for the Visually Impaired Too
Although Pokémon video games were not created with disabilities in mind, the video games are very popular with the low vision and blind community. Gamers who have visual disabilities have made Pokémon accessible all on their own. Here we explain what a Pokémon is, describe how a gamer with a visual disability plays, and offer a few resources to help those with visual impairments play the game.