by Trish Robichaud | Dec 20, 2012 | Accessible Documents, All, Communication Barriers, Disability Statistics, Information & Communications, Visual Disabilities
Easy access to facilities helps not only the people with disabilities, but also the establishments that serve them. Having clearly marked accessible parking spaces, ramps and accessible signage in general helps people with disabilities locate and gain access to your...
by Trish Robichaud | Dec 9, 2012 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Barriers, Employment, Human Rights Cases, Intellectual Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
Overturning its previous decision, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that paying an intellectually disabled St. Catharines woman $1.25 an hour was allegedly ongoing discrimination every time she received a paycheque. In what’s being called a...
by Trish Robichaud | Dec 7, 2012 | All, Employment, Mental Health Disabilities
A few years ago, during one of her regular visits to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Sandra Rotman had an idea. At the time, the high-profile philanthropist was being treated for anxiety. The experience made her stronger, she says, but also led...
by Trish Robichaud | Dec 5, 2012 | All, Education, Resources/Tools
Ottawa, March 29, 2012 – The association is proud to announce the availability of a new, comprehensive guide on disability service provision and accommodations at colleges and universities in Canada. This Guide is now available on the NEADS website. It is the...
by Trish Robichaud | Dec 4, 2012 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Education, Employment, Events, Physical Disabilities
The London Paralympics helped to ‘define ability over and above disability’, its organising chief, Sebastian Coe, said recently. TV personality Masingita Masunga is a shining example of what he means. Johannesburg – Within five minutes of our sitting down at an...
