Disability Advocates

• ‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Advocates say changes to Sask. disability benefits concerning

  Disability advocates in Saskatchewan say they have been left in the dark after the government introduced changes to Saskatchewan's disability income program, known as SAID.

  Canada

  Feb 6
  
• The Wheelie Peeps: Disability advocates protest illegal use of accessible parking

  Disability advocates are hosting a protest to bring awareness and call for local authorities to do more when it comes to enforcing who can park in accessible parking spots.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• Elderly woman injured en route to Toronto’s Pearson airport security check

  For Bernice and Allan Scanlon, their trip from Toronto to Lisbon got off to an unfortunate start.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
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• Expert raises disability concerns over proposed single-use plastics ban

  A disability studies professor in London is calling for nuance and inclusion in the national conversation about single-use plastics.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2019
• ‘It’s basically a warehouse for the dying’: Nova Scotians call for overhaul of long-term care homes

  Nova Scotians with physical disabilities say long-term care homes in the province are only meeting their basic needs and are calling on the government to overhaul the system.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2019
• Plastic straw ban may bring backlash from customers, disability groups

  Many Peterborough businesses are slowly phasing out the plastic straw.  However, the elimination comes with a lot of backlash.

  Environment

  Jul 17, 2018
• Canadian universities sign off on pledge to greater diversity, accessibility

  Data on diversity on Canadian campuses is limited, with many schools choosing not to collect data at all on the gender or race of their students and employees.

  Education

  Oct 26, 2017