News | Nouvelles

May 10, 2021 SUMMARY It is more important than ever for the Ontario Government to remove and prevent the many disability barriers that impede patients with disabilities in Ontario’s health care system. If anything, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Government’s response to it have made those barriers worse. That flies in the face of the…

IWSCC Announces Project VENT: A Landmark Research Project on, and in Collaboration with, Veteran Business Owners in Canada   The Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC) is thrilled to announce the début of its landmark research study: Project VENT, or Project Veteran Entrepreneur.   Soon after starting the IWSCC, our environmental scan proved…

Meaningful employment is a critical part of your well-being: it ensures financial stability and offers purpose in life outside the CAF. Finding a second career is therefore an important step in your transition. Old skills, new careers The transition into life after service can be difficult for many Veterans. You may find that securing a…

ONE PERSON of the estimated 4,387 persons with disabilities in Amherstburg was consulted regarding the Open Air weekends planned for May 21 to September 26, 2021 that will restrict access to downtown Amherstburg. The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee was not consulted. Please complete a short survey at https://theburgwatch.survey.fm/amherstburg-open-air-access   Source: https://www.accessibilitynews.ca/open-air-access-survey/

Businesses and Other Organizations Required Under Legislation to Ensure Barrier-Free Access for Manitobans with Disabilities: Squires The Manitoba government is launching a new online engagement to gather feedback from Manitobans about their experiences with customer service and to ensure those with disabilities are protected with the same or similar access provided to others, Families Minister…

NEWS RELEASE Accessibility Standards Advisory Council Welcomes New Chair Matthew Shaw Mr. Shaw will lead the government’s accessibility best practices across diverse sectors April 27, 2021 Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility TORONTO – The Ontario Government has appointed Matthew Shaw as the new chair of the province’s Accessibility Standards Advisory Council . In his new role,…

Miranda Schreiber BBC News, Apr. 19, 2021 When I was 15, I described what turned out to be the neurological symptoms of mental illness to my doctor. I told him I couldn’t do schoolwork, feel the cold, or understand a book. He suggested I go on walks if I was stressed. This breakdown in communication,…