Alberta disability program forum slammed as a delay tactic by opposition NDP
‘There are thousands of people whose lives are impacted by this stall.’ … READ MORE
Disability rights
New air passenger protections kick in today
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Wheelchair users sue Atlanta, alleging sidewalk access violations
On June 11, Atlanta became the latest major U.S. city to be sued for violations of … READ MORE
Alberta law to allow unwed parents to share financial burden of disabled adult children
The proposed legislation would allow parents to apply for financial support from … READ MORE
The curious case of Charles Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-prize winning columnist for The Washington Post, … READ MORE
We now have a voice: Alberta appoints advocate for people with disabilities
The office, led by para-athlete Tony Flores, will officially open in mid-November. … READ MORE
Did Canada break a promise to its disabled citizens?
Despite their differing approaches, both Canada and the U.S. face challenges in … READ MORE
Alex Elegudin named MTA first accessibility chief
In June, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City announced that it was … READ MORE
Abbey Road with a wheelchair: In London, disability accessibility isn’t an afterthought
From the Cure’s 40th anniversary concert to black cabs, navigating London as a … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for Canadians with disability
It’s time to look beyond the CRA. Breaking Down Barriers is the galvanising theme … READ MORE
Stansted apologises to Paralympian who was left stranded on plane
Airport staff failed to meet Anne Wafula Strike to take her off Ryanair flight from … READ MORE
Liberation or confinement: People with disabilities have a right to manage their own lives
The Manitoba government treats people with disabilities as a liability, not an … READ MORE
Low wages are driving a shortage of care providers – elders and the disabled now face a crisis in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 14 percent of Americans have … READ MORE
People with disabilities failed by dearth of funding worldwide, say campaigners
As UK co-hosts world’s first disability summit, Theresa May warns that most … READ MORE
‘I can’t continue to do this forever’: Families with children aging out of care seek answers
CBC Radio’s Crisis of Care panel brought together concerned families and a … READ MORE
Major disabilities research project highlights need for change
The daily lives of disabled people are impacted by ‘unhelpful, exclusionary or … READ MORE
How Canada is harming its most vulnerable citizens
The tangled web of disability governance and policy in Canada bodes poorly for … READ MORE
Britain’s transport system is great – if you’re not disabled
If you are a disabled person wanting to get around by yourself on train or tube, … READ MORE
My son has Down’s syndrome – and he belongs in a mainstream school
The success of the Finnish system is proof that inclusive education is best for all … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for med students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are finding their place in medical schools—and beyond. … READ MORE
Hawking won the world’s respect – and gave disabled people like me hope
Growing up disabled, I had few role models. But this brilliant, witty scientist … READ MORE
People with disabilities are finding more work, but there’s a long way to go
A new report finds that while there’s been some improvement, people with … READ MORE
Better workplace accessibility for Canadians with disabilities would boost economic growth
New research suggests that failing to make accessibility for people with … READ MORE
What would a truly accessible city look like?
Most cities are utterly unfriendly to people with disabilities – but with almost … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities
Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Groundbreaking case seeks to make supported homes for disabled declared a right
Lawyer Vince Calderhead says case could help hundreds of Nova Scotians with … READ MORE
Transit accessibility for all remains a dream unfulfilled across Canada
Laurent Morissette, an activist for greater transit accessibly for people with … READ MORE
Disabled Albertans ignored, says Edmonton mother
“People with disabilities have become an afterthought.” Leah McRorie, a … READ MORE
Day to celebrate people with disabilities in Lethbridge
Dec 4 will be a day filled with distinction and diversity as the community comes … READ MORE
I am at my wit’s end: Manitoba man says limited home-care hours too restrictive
Alex Lytwyn is calling for changes after a decade-long battle to get home-care hours … READ MORE
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