Category: Accessibility News

By Phil Carpenter , Global News Posted July 16, 2021 Marie Pontini is a competitive bodybuilder who likes to keep active. But she’s frustrated that…

Saint John woman says she’d lose her disability benefits if she married long-time partner Vanessa Balintec , CBC News Posted: Jul 19, 2021 Saint John…

They must be prioritised and protected, say researchers BMJ Research News People with learning disabilities with covid-19 are five times more likely to be admitted…

The pandemic called attention to workplace barriers for disabled people. By Kiara Alfonseca July 15, 2021 As COVID-19 restrictions loosen and the country settles into…

By Adriana Temprano | Staff Published July 14, 2021 At the time I’m beginning to write this, I am slightly elevated in a hospital bed…

A group of residents raised money for the equipment Heidi Atter, CBC News Posted: Jul 08, 2021 People who use wheelchairs can now take a…

By Kaleigh Rogers Since the dawn of the internet, someone has inevitably raised this question every election cycle: Why can’t we vote online? (The question…

From: Accessibility Standards Canada News release Accessibility Standards Canada is proud to release its second annual report, which recounts a year that saw real progress…

We must broaden our focus to create inclusive learning environments that recognize and remove barriers, creating a more equitable system for all, write Raghu Krishnaiah…

June 29, 2021 People with disabilities lack equal access in academia and this is especially the case in science and other STEM subjects. Having faced…