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Toronto e-scooter Pilot Program Facing Roadblocks

Budget constraints and continued opposition stand in the way of an e-scooter program possibly being launched any time soon. Mark McAllister looks at the roadblocks and the city’s efforts to create an overall micromobility strategy. By Mark McAllister and John Marchesan
Posted March 27, 2024

Toronto will soon see more e-scooters taking over the streets now that spring has arrived even though they’re still banned.

An e-scooter pilot program was first discussed at City Hall last summer in an effort to tackle what some consider to be a nuisance while also dealing with the reality that they, and other ‘micromobility’ vehicles, are here to stay.

Action Kit – Press Toronto City Council Not to Lift the Ban on Electric Scooters

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update

United for a Barrier-Free Society for All People with Disabilities

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March 27, 2024

Act Now, Before May 2, 2024

It is important to take action now, before May 2, 2024! Help keep people who live in Toronto or who visit Toronto safe from the serious dangers created by electric scooters (e-scooters). Three years ago, Toronto City Council wisely voted unanimously to ban people from riding e-scooters in public. Now, a new Toronto City Council is considering whether to change its mind. Its Infrastructure and Environment Committee will vote on this on May 2, 2024.

People With Disabilities Face Additional Barriers at Tax Time

Spring brings fresh flowers, melting snow and, like it or not, a looming tax deadline. Navigating taxes can be difficult at the best of times, but for disabled people, there can be added complexity.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/people-with-disabilities-face-additional-barriers-at-tax-time/

Brock Opens Facility Dedicated to Enhancing Adaptive Physical Activity

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 | by Jocelyn Titone

After three decades of offering programming at community locations across the region, the Brock-Niagara Centre of Excellence in Inclusive and Adaptive Physical Activity (CAPA) has officially opened its own space.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was held for the Centre on Thursday, March 21 at 130 Lockhart Dr. in St. Catharines. Members of the local community, Brock employees and student volunteers, CAPA members and their families, and representatives from all levels of government attended the celebration.

CAPA’s developmentally appropriate movement programs cater to people with complex profiles and those requiring individualized support. The new space is fully accessible, with easy in and out access, and includes three large activity spaces, a fine motor room and a quiet room for self-regulated personal time.

‘Systemic Issue’: Class-Action Filed Against Uber, Lyft Alleges Lack of Accessibility in B.C.

Saro Turner, a lawyer with Slater Vecchio, the law firm behind the class action, said it’s bringing this case forward for two reasons: the first is access to justice, and the second is looking to alter how these companies operate.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/systemic-issue-class-action-filed-against-uber-lyft-alleges-lack-of-accessibility-in-b-c/

Therapy Dogs to Be More Accessible in Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools

“What we have been seeing and welcoming the notion around animal support is a little bit of a universal nature,” Tait said. “That could be an animal that supports more generally in a classroom or in a counselling area” for circumstances such as alleviating stress and anxiety, for example.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/therapy-dogs-to-be-more-accessible-in-nanaimo-ladysmith-schools/

Accessibility News March 23,2024 Update

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The AODA Clock is Ticking

There are 40 weeks, 3 days until a fully Accessible Ontario! Will you be compliant?

In this Issue

Employers Should Focus on Proactive Steps on Mental Health, Not Just Legal Requirements: Lawyer

Mental illness personally affects the majority of Canadians, according to numbers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Each year, 20 percent of Canadians experience a mental illness. By the time they reach 40, one-in-two Canadians will have had a mental illness.

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/employers-should-focus-on-proactive-steps-on-mental-health-not-just-legal-requirements-lawyer/

Beachway Park to Get Portable Beach Mats Thanks to Provincial Funds

The Ontario government announced $750,000 will be spent this year to improve accessibility and support people of all ages and abilities throughout the province, including here in Burlington BurlingtonToday Staff
March 15, 2024

The Ontario government announced $750,000 will be spent this year to improve accessibility and support people of all ages and abilities throughout the province, including here in Burlington.

Installation of portable beach mats at Burlington Beachway Park is what $30,000 of provincial funds will be used for.

The city will purchase and install portable beach mats to provide a barrier free path of travel to the edge of Lake Ontario at Beachway Park.

Accessibility is the Housing Crisis That No One is Talking About

Advocates call for adoption of universal design principles to ensure easy conversion of residential units for people with disabilities

Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/accessibility-is-the-housing-crisis-that-no-one-is-talking-about/

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