In her first week this semester, Sophy Barlow couldn’t access two out of three of her university classes.
For two lessons that week, the ramp to the room was closed off, and there was no way for Ms Barlow to get into the room – so she missed class.
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Winter Accessibility in Whitehorse Should Be Higher Priority, Say Advocates
The tires of Finn Beaulieu’s motorized wheelchair spin out.
It’s a common occurrence for the 24-year-old. He has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that breaks down his muscles and gradually weakens his body.
Viral Clip of Airline Passenger’s Wheelchair Falling to Tarmac Will Be Investigated: Buttigieg
The clip, initially posted to TikTok and reuploaded elsewhere, shows a baggage handler for American Airlines pushing the wheelchair down a baggage chute. It slides down the track, slams into a gate meant to stop suitcases, flips over it and topples to the ground.
Chippewa Park Enhances Accessibility in Cabins Ahead of 2024 Season
Chippewa Park Campground has taken an essential step towards improving accessibility for wheelchair users.
Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/chippewa-park-enhances-accessibility-in-cabins-ahead-of-2024-season/
Diving for All: A New Wave in Resort Accessibility
It’s never been easy for people with disabilities to learn to dive. But the tide is turning, and there’s a splash of good news: the UK boasts three dive resorts certified to offer adaptive services. But hey, why stop there?
Read more at
https://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/diving-for-all-a-new-wave-in-resort-accessibility/
Check Out this New Captioned Video Series on Tackling the Many Disability Barriers in Ontario’s Healthcare System
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities
https://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aodaalliance
December 1, 2023
SUMMARY
Ontario is supposed to have a universal health care system, but many people with disabilities face serious accessibility barriers when they try to use and benefit from it. Many of these barriers were funded with public money. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and made worse the persistent and pervasive disability barriers in their access to healthcare.
Here is a series of captioned videos that address this important topic. We have made these videos public in the past. However, for the first time, we are compiling them together in a handy and easy-to-use package.
Federal Government is Holding a Virtual Public Consultation on Regulations to Implement the Canada Disability Benefit but Still Hasn’t Proclaimed Bill C-22 in Force
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities
https://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aodaalliance
November 30, 2023
SUMMARY
The Federal Government is now holding a virtual or online public consultation on the Canada Disability Benefit. We set out the Governments announcement below. We encourage interested people to take part in this consultation. Visit the Federal Governments online public consultation page.
We are very troubled that over five months after Bill C-22 was passed by Parliament and given Royal Assent, the Federal Government has still not proclaimed this bill in force. We still dont know:
Today Is the Grass Roots Non-Partisan Ontario Disability Accessibility Movement’s 29th Birthday!
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities
https://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aodaalliance
November 29, 2023
SUMMARY
Twenty-nine years ago today, a group of some 20 people with disabilities spontaneously gathered in a meeting room at Queen’s Park, angry and feeling driven to do something dramatic. That day, they created a new and enduring grassroots non-partisan movement to campaign for strong accessibility legislation in Ontario. We had no idea what we were starting. Our movement remains in full force almost three decades later.
We have a lot to show for our efforts but a lot more that we need to accomplish. Remember–or learn for the first time–about how it all got started and reflect on where we need to go.
Accessibility News November 25,2023 Update
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In this Issue
This High-Tech Shirt Helps Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patrons Feel Music
Chicago’s Lyric Opera is aiming to make its performances more accessible via the SoundShirt, a garment that vibrates to match the music.
