by Timi | Jul 30, 2024 | Accessible Documents, AODA Standards, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Information & Communications, Media Coverage, Websites
Colorado is one of the first states to mandate that both state and local government agencies adhere to web accessibility standards, with the coming into effect of House Bill 21-1110. As of July 1, 2024, all government agencies are required to implement accessible...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 16, 2017 | Accessible Recreation, Media Coverage
The first phase of the installation of the town’s Canada 150 themed playground in Maywood Park on Bredin Parkway is complete by Chris Halliday, Orangeville Banner With its construction stalled by the heavy rains this summer, the town’s new accessible-friendly...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 27, 2017 | Media Coverage, Mental Health Disabilities
Most conspicuous of the non-responses is the member for Papineau — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau By: Kenneth Armstrong at Sudbury.com A Guelph teenager who lost both parents to mental health issues says he is disappointed at the lack of response he received after...
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 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...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 10, 2017 | Accessible Employment, All, Media Coverage
Brampton’s Nat Miller’s job quest is part of a documentary “Employable Me” airing Friday, Aug. 18, at 9 p.m. . by Radhika Panjwani Brampton Guardian When it comes to hiring differently-abled candidates, most employers, it seems, just can’t look past the...
