Tax Fairness Closer for People with Disabilities Thanks to New Report Canada NewsWire (CANADA) - Dec 16, 2004:
Tax fairness for people with disabilities in
Canada is closer thanks to a comprehensive report released December 15. "The Disability Tax Fairness report provides solutions that are practical
and do-able right now.
Ont. parents sue schools in new autism lawsuit CTV News (CANADA) - Dec 6, 2004:
The parents of five autistic children launched a class-action lawsuit against the Ontario government and school boards Monday, arguing that the province should provide an expensive autism therapy in its public schools.
OPSEU: build 'centres of excellence', don't close facilities National Union of Public Employees (CANADA) - Dec 2, 2004:
Community and Social Services Minister Sandra Pupatello announced Sept. 9 that Ontario’s last three regional centres would wind down operations and close their doors by March 2009. The closure will reduce, not improve, services for the disabled, Casselman said.
Balancing Acts: 4th Disability Arts Festival Calgary Sun (CANADA) - Nov 9, 2004:
Event Announcement: ...Is a celebration of creative self-expression by people with developmental, physical, or sensory disability, mental illness, brain injury, and/or chronic illness.
Klein takes aim at disability aid program CBC News (CANADA) - Oct 28, 2004:
A re-elected Progressive Conservative government will go after people abusing an aid program for the severely disabled, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein told a campaign rally on Wednesday.
Major Disability Pioneer passes away at the age of 53 Ottawa Start (CANADA) - Oct 24, 2004:
Cathy was very well spoken and everyone that deals with disabled issues respected her. Names like Rick Hansen, Christopher Reeve, Micheal J. Fox, Jeff Willbond, and Charles Matthews all respond that Cathy was a mentor for many of us.
Alcoholism ruled a disability by court Edmonton Sun (CANADA) - Oct 16, 2004:
People who suffer from chronic alcoholism and claim disability benefits are entitled to be treated the same way as other disabled people, Saskatchewan's highest court has ruled.
Ontario proposes new disability law to cover business (story link may expire) Globe&Mail (CANADA) - Oct 13, 2004:
The 1.5 million Ontario residents with disabilities took a big step yesterday toward full accessibility in restaurants, stores, public transit and other services, with the introduction of legislation to force compliance with long-sought standards.
Centre workers expect worst London Free Press (CANADA) - Sept 9, 2004:
Workers fear the early closing of a Blenheim-area home for the mentally handicapped.
Disability meet gets underway - 1,100 here from around the globe Winnipeg Sun (CANADA) - Sept 8, 2004:
Youth, indigenous peoples, poverty and education will top the agenda this week as hundreds of people from across the globe gather in Winnipeg for the Disabled Peoples' International World Summit 2004.
Disability group wants province to stop appeal of human rights decision CBC News British Columbia (CANADA) - July 15, 2004:
An advocacy group for disabled people is calling on the B.C. government to stop its appeal of a landmark human rights decision. The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal ruled that disabled people could use public money to hire family members as caregivers.
Fie on you, Mr. Baird, for disability mess Toronto Star (CANADA) - Jul 10, 2004:
So John Baird thinks it's "laughable" to point the finger at him or the former Conservative government for the $500 million computer boondoggle that has stalled a long-awaited raise in support payments for people with disabilities.
Disability law should cover private sector: group National Post (CANADA) - Jul 7, 2004:
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act should be expanded to cover the private sector, says the head of the province's Human Rights Commission.
CLC reaches out to help Canadians with disabilities NUPGE (CANADA) - June 15, 2004:
The Canadian Labour Congress has a new tool for unions to use on the job as well as at the bargaining table to ensure that Canadians with disabilities gain greater opportunities to participate in the workforce.
Saugeen Shores council, staff experience disability Shoreline Beacon (CANADA) - June 2, 2004:
For one hour, Judy Ashbee was in the shoes of a disabled person.
Ashbee, a Saugeen Shores town councillor, along with 20 other able- bodied citizens participated in a sensitivity training workshop called Through Other Eyes, Friday afternoon inside the town municipal building.
If physio cut, pain will be far-reaching Toronto Star (CANADA) - May 8, 2004:
Seniors and people with disabilities who cannot afford to pay $20 to $40 for treatment would be left incapacitated.
Top judge calls rights of disabled a key issue Globe & Mail (CANADA) - May 8, 2004:
Cases involving the rights of the disabled are among the most pressing challenges facing the courts today, Canada's Chief Justice says.
Martin, McGuinty link up on health Toronto Star (CANADA) - May 4, 2004:
The picture of their emerging alliance was on display again yesterday in Toronto as the two leaders unveiled yet another deal between the federal and Ontario governments, this time on disability issues.
Task force hunts hit-run shooter Toronto Star (CANADA) - May 1, 2004:
Yesterday afternoon, Russo received a short visit from wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen, who was in Toronto and contacted the family, asking if he could see her at Sunnybrook hospital.
Don't let disability ruin your finances (Globe&Mail (CANADA) - March 27, 2004):
This type of insurance can be a hard sell, CAROLYN LEITCH writes, but people need to be prepared should illness or accident strike
CNW (Mar.1/2004): March is Easter Seals Month
Annual campaign fundraises and creates awareness for kids with physical disabilities
CBC PEI(Mar.8/2004): Families of disabled fight for rights
P.E.I.'s controversial disability support program will face its first challenge before a human rights commission next month.
CBC Calgary: (Apr.24/2003): "Chapters re-hires 'costly' employee"
Chapters has re-hired a Down syndrome man whose $36-a-week salary was adversely affecting their bottom line.
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