by Trish Robichaud | Sep 18, 2017 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices
Portable reading device developed by students at UAE University in Al Ain can translate written material into Braille Abu Dhabi: An innovative student-led project at the UAE University in Al Ain is hoping to make reading easier for visually impaired people by...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 15, 2017 | All, Employing People with Disabilities
The Discover Ability Network will showcase the business advantages of employing persons with disabilities TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2017 /CNW/ – Today, the Honourable David Onley, Special Advisor to the Government of Ontario’s Minister Responsible for...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 4, 2017 | Addiction, All, Mental Health Disabilities
New report sheds light on poor access to mental health care for youth CTVNews.ca Staff Published Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Youth across Canada are struggling to access basic care for mental health and addictions, and greater federal oversight is necessary to monitor...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 17, 2017 | All, Media Coverage, Service Animals
Prominent lawyer and accessibility advocate says that’s against the law By John Rieti and Taylor Simmons, CBC News A Toronto couple were shocked when they were forced to leave a Prince Edward County bed and breakfast that wouldn’t accept their service dog....
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 15, 2017 | All, Press Release
Retail Council of Canada launching retail-specific training Workshop and Webinar Series to make it easier for retailers to comply with Ontario’s accessibility laws. TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2017 /CNW/ – As part of an EnAbling Change project with the Government of...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 14, 2017 | All, Assisted Death, Media Coverage
At least 631 people have chosen a medically assisted death since it became legal, coroner tells CBC News By Laura Fraser, CBC News While more than 630 Ontarians to date have legally ended their lives with the help of a nurse or doctor, none have been able to do so...
