My Top 10 Take Aways from 2024 that Impacted Canadians with Disabilities – Nīewe Consulting

My Top 10 Take Aways from 2024 that Impacted Canadians with Disabilities Author: Max Brault 2024 has indeed been a landmark year for Canadians with disabilities. The landscape of accessibility…

Improved Service for People Living with Visual Impairments and Blindness – Canada Newswire

Improved Service for People Living with Visual Impairments and Blindness News provided by Canadian Assistive Technology Ltd. Feb 29, 2024, 19:42 ET Share this article Share toX Share this article…

A Canadian Family Is Seeing the World Before Their Children’s Vision Falters

A Canadian family is on a yearlong journey across Asia and Africa because three of their four children have an eye condition that causes blindness.

Canada: City of Winnipeg Designs App to Book Accessible Cab Rides

The City of Winnipeg has launched a service that will enable wheelchair users to book rides with accessible vehicles from multiple taxi and personal transportation providers. The new service, a two-year…

Government of Canada Increases Funding for Alternate Format Materials for Persons with Print Disabilities

CANADA: The Government of Canada continues to take important and decisive action to ensure that all Canadians are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know Canadians living with disabilities are facing significant challenges…

Canada and Ontario Invest in Accessible Public Transit Infrastructure for Residents of Peel Region

CANADA: Funding for two projects that will modernize and improve accessibility for Peel Region’s public transit system was announced by the Honorable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Sylvia…

Canada: University Professors Research on Barriers to Justice Faced by Persons with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CANADA: In collaboration with ARCH Disability Centre, TRU with the help of the University of Windsor will pursue a new research project on the effects of COVID-19. TRU’s Dr. Ruby Dhand,…