by Trish Robichaud | Jun 3, 2012 | All, Communication Barriers, Human Rights Cases, Information & Communications, Media Coverage, Systemic Barriers, Visual Disabilities
Donna Jodhan, a Toronto special-needs business consultant, won court of appeal ruling that orders Canadian government websites to be accessible to the blind. by Laurie Monsebraaten, Social Justice Reporter, TheStar.com A Toronto woman’s 2010 legal victory ordering...
by Trish Robichaud | May 24, 2012 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Websites
By Claire Theriot Mestepey I thought it might be fun to research some of the myths going around about us folks with disabilities. I found an excellent article about this at www.easterseals.com and took my favorite five. Here they are: Myth 1: We are heroic. Myth 2: We...
by Trish Robichaud | May 21, 2012 | All, AODA Standards, Human Rights Cases, Legislation, Media Coverage
By David Lepofsky and Avvy Go Imagine being refused a job, an apartment or public service due to your race, disability or sex. How hard is it to enforce your human rights? Six years ago, the McGuinty government’s Bill 107 made controversial changes to human rights...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 20, 2012 | All, Financial, Funding Announcements, Media Coverage
AEHR grant applications are due 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 AEHR Program Guidelines (PDF) The Access, Equity and Human Rights (AEHR) Investment Funding Program is an investment funding program that helps the City of Toronto achieve its social, economic and...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 13, 2012 | All, Employment, Websites
Studies show that curcumin has an antidepressant like effect and can improve mental health. If it helps control depression and anxiety even a small amount, it’s worth sharing! ~ Trish Robichaud:-) By Yosie Saint-Cyr Now I know what ails me! But seriously...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 8, 2012 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Customer Service, Human Rights Cases, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers
By Wendy Gillis, Staff Reporter, TheStar.com Toronto police have settled a human rights claim filed by a paraplegic man arrested during the G20 summit, but the terms will not be made public due to a confidentiality clause. Gabriel Jacobs, a panhandler paralyzed from...
