Accessibility
New Saskatchewan permit makes hunting more accessible to people in wheelchairs
For 20 years, Bobbie Cherepuschak dreamed of hunting big game by roaming the land.Come October, his dream will get to come true.That’s because the Ministry of Environment has made changes to the province’s hunting permits to allow people...
Coronavirus: Accessibility advocate calls on Ford government to provide support for special needs students
A Toronto-based accessibility advocate is calling on the Ontario government for a comprehensive plan to remove barriers that online learning creates for students with disabilities.“We’ve been calling on the government to show leadership. Whether it’s the crisis in...
Accessibility essential for Alberta’s COVID-19 updates: ‘We have no choice but to wait’
On Monday, an ASL/English interpreter was present during an Alberta Health COVID-19 update for the first time.It’s a significant moment for the deaf and hard of hearing community, which had called on the government to provide an...
Lumsden man hopes rule changes can improve hunting accessibility in Saskatchewan
Bobbie Cherepuschak has been hunting in Saskatchewan for nearly 20 years.An avid outdoorsman, Cherepuschak, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair to get around, has found a way to take his expeditions to the next level.Warning:...
Six families with disabilities move into affordable housing units in Saskatoon – Saskatoon
Posted February 28, 2020 8:30 pm Updated March 2, 2020 9:23 am Smaller font Descrease article font size -A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Six families in Saskatoon have a new place to...
Vaudreuil residents struggle with lack of accessibility during the winter – Montreal
Piero Gervasi, who is paralyzed from the waist down and uses a wheelchair, recently moved into a condo in Vaudreuil for more accessibility.The interior of the condo has an open concept, with elevators and an exterior ramp,...
Geology Professor Creates 3D Tactile Map for Students with Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Americas, Misc., January 14 2020UNITED STATES: What started out as a way to help one visually impaired student turned into two major projects from Dr. Katayoun Mobasher, professor of geology in the Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis (IESA) at...
UAE Launches New Policy to Protect Persons with Disabilities | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Middle East, Misc., January 13 2020UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: The UAE Cabinet approved a new policy to protect those with disabilities from abuse. The initiative is intended to empower people of determination by giving them a platform to report cases of ill-treatment.With...
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Barrier-Free Access Improves for China’s Disabled: Report | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Asia-Pacific, Built Environment, January 7 2020CHINA: China has on Sunday released a blue paper on efforts made for handicapped people, highlighting improvements in the barrier-free environment across the country. A blue paper on efforts made for handicapped people...
CBM Launches New Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR) Application | Best Brothers Group of Companies
Africa, Disaster, January 6 2020ZIMBABWE: Marking the International Day of Persons with Disability, CBM launches a new Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (iDRR) application (www.cbm.org/i-drr) and releases a new version of its Humanitarian Hands-On Tool (HHoT). CBM Zimbabwe Emergency Response...
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