by Timi | Oct 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Physical Barriers
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Oct 24, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Legislation, Medical Technology, Mental Health Disabilities
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Oct 8, 2023 | Assisted Death, Chronic Illness, Mental Health Disabilities
Mental health advocates and pro-life activists are expressing concerns over a possible expansion of Canada’s assisted suicide rules that would permit residents to seek fatal medical treatments even if they are not suffering from a fatal affliction. Canada first...
by Timi | Sep 26, 2023 | Chronic Illness, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Supporting people challenged by their mental health in the workplace is an essential aspect of employee well-being and overall organizational success. In recent years, employers have increasingly recognized the importance of the mental health of their employees...
by Timi | Aug 15, 2023 | Assisted Death, Assistive Devices, Chronic Illness, Mental Health Disabilities
Mental health advocates and pro-life activists are expressing concerns over a possible expansion of Canada’s assisted suicide rules that would permit residents to seek fatal medical treatments even if they are not suffering from a fatal affliction. Canada first...
by Trish Robichaud | Feb 22, 2016 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Barriers, Chronic Illness, Education, Invisible Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers, Types of Disabilities
Some disabilities are more obvious than others. Many are immediately apparent, especially if someone relies on a wheelchair or cane. But others — known as “invisible” disabilities — are not. People who live with them face particular challenges in the...
