This is a great start, but I think to truly be effective we need to open up discussion to issues of ableism as well as audism that took place in and around the G20. Such incidents speak to me of a need for better police training on these issues. Perhaps this is something to bring … Continue reading #AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE – IS A COMMUNITY FORUM ENOUGH?
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#Toronto Mayoral Debate on #Disability Issues – September 22nd!
Want to hear from candidates running for Mayor what they will do to improve services for Torontonians living with disabilities? Do you have questions about City services and how they can be made more accessible? Are you interested in learning what ideas the candidates have for creating inclusive and accessible public spaces? Then Save the … Continue reading #Toronto Mayoral Debate on #Disability Issues – September 22nd!
#AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE EVENT #G20
We have all heard the stories of the Toronto Police Services denying interpreters, accusing Deaf people of "faking", interpreting attempts to communicate as violence, misunderstanding facial expressions that are a part of our grammar as anger, and countless other acts of audism, discrimination, and violence. It is time to do something about it! Join us … Continue reading #AUDISM AND THE #TORONTO #POLICE SERVICE EVENT #G20
#Toronto #Mayoral Candidates Debate #Disability Issues
Peter Athanasopoulos apologized to six mayoral candidates: the wheelchair-accessible cab he ordered had arrived 30 minutes late. His difficulties reaching a debate on disability issues in Toronto, a city whose subway stations won't be guaranteed accessible until 2024, underscored Athanasopoulos's argument transportation is a "huge issue" for people like him. "I would have taken the … Continue reading #Toronto #Mayoral Candidates Debate #Disability Issues
The Benefits of an #Accessible #Ontario
Toronto Star June 18, 2010 The costs and benefits of greater accessibility By Carol Goar Editorial Board Five years ago, the Ontario government passed landmark legislation requiring all public and private buildings, forms of public transportation, types of consumer service and sources of information to be fully accessible to people with disabilities by 2025. “This … Continue reading The Benefits of an #Accessible #Ontario
#Deaf #g20 protester expected in court today
Published On Sat Jun 26 2010 Brendan Kennedy Staff Reporter Family and friends of Emomotimi Azorbo, a deaf protestor who was arrested Friday, waited at the west-end courthouse where all G20 bail hearings take place this morning in the rain. Azorbo, 30, was arrested at the intersection of College and Yonge after when he did … Continue reading #Deaf #g20 protester expected in court today
Commentary: Is #Disability EVEN on the #G8 / #G20 Radar Screen?
By John Rae June 16, 2010 At major local, national and international gatherings that discuss issues facing the future needs in our society, it is common to consider the inequities of women, the discrimination facing indigenous groups or racial minorities, and nowadays one can expect calls to discuss the future of our planet to be … Continue reading Commentary: Is #Disability EVEN on the #G8 / #G20 Radar Screen?
Student Creates Opportunity to Increase #Accessibility of #Federal #Transport System
Today, Pat Martin, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, will introduce a Private Member’s Bill calling for an accessibility audit of federally regulated transportation systems. This initiative results from a high school student competition called Create Your Canada, where students were asked to draft a bill to change the way our country works. Sam Unrau, a … Continue reading Student Creates Opportunity to Increase #Accessibility of #Federal #Transport System
Can a Private Member’s Bill Change #ODSP?
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on this bill. This is news to me, and shake the hand of MPP Barrett. I am a little suspicious that this is a conservative voter grab, and it is a very neoliberal approach to access to work, that still views people with disabilities as burdens that businesses should … Continue reading Can a Private Member’s Bill Change #ODSP?
Spring 2010: #LCO Community #Consultation with Persons with #Disabilities
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) would like to hear about the experiences of persons with disabilities with provincial laws, programs and policies. We are looking for participants in our focus groups to discuss how the law affects you, as a person living with disability. Specifically, the LCO wants to hear your thoughts on issues … Continue reading Spring 2010: #LCO Community #Consultation with Persons with #Disabilities
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