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Accessible Signs, Parking Spaces and Ramps: How These are Invaluable to People with 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...
Human rights victory for St. Catharines worker
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...
Starting a company while coping with mental illness
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...
Enhancing Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education Institutions: A Guide for Disability Service Providers
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 product...
Unquenchable spirit meets disabled body
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...
Five Areas You Must Cover When Looking For Disability Insurance
Even if you don't have a disability, disability insurance is something that you should consider looking into. Statistics show that many Americans, at one point or another, will be out of work due to an injury. You may think because you work in an office, that...