Disability advocate Tim Rose is attempting to fly to Cleveland to deliver a presentation on the importance of accessibility. But, ironically, he can't get there because a major airline is refusing to accommodate - or even brainstorm possible ways to meet - his needs. Although Air Canada is the only airline to fly there direct … Continue reading Air Canada Discriminates Against Wheelchair User
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Wheelchairs are Not Suitcases: a great opportunity for some #RealChange
Sign the Petition. Every time I fly I make a silent apology to my wheelchair. I leave the chair at the gate, fingers crossed, as I’m transported to the cushy seat on the plain with a small screen in front to distract me from what’s happening to my wheelchair in the cargo hold. For my wheelchair this … Continue reading Wheelchairs are Not Suitcases: a great opportunity for some #RealChange
A letter to my wheelchair – in need of repair
Dear Chair: Two and a half years ago you and I made a deal. I would work and in return we could go on adventures together. We’ve been to Edmonton, where the snow fell in March and we could barely get through the snow. In England, where I blew up my transformer and you held … Continue reading A letter to my wheelchair – in need of repair
Trapped! Reporting from the Eleventh Floor
It's one in the morning as I write this, I'm waiting to post it until morning because I'm pretty tired, but I wanted to get this out. I'm sitting here trying to drown out this rushing water sound in my ears, no doubt caused by listening to my building's fire alarm for a half hour, … Continue reading Trapped! Reporting from the Eleventh Floor
Canadians with Disabilities, it’s Time to Take the Gloves Off
Find out about the march It's not a question of if austerity will impact Canadians with disabilities, but a question of when. We need only look over to the UK for proof. Coalition proposals with see the Disability Living Allowance cut in that country by 20%, pushing those people into increasing poverty. Hate crimes against … Continue reading Canadians with Disabilities, it’s Time to Take the Gloves Off
Listserve for #Disability equipment in #Toronto
Disability author and former managing editor of Abilities magazine Lisa Bendall recently started a new Yahoo group for people with disabilities and their family members living in and around the Toronto area. The group is called Freewheels and is for anyone interested in posting or reading messages that are specifically about gently used disability-related equipment … Continue reading Listserve for #Disability equipment in #Toronto
#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
Finally someone`s doing something about #inaccessible debit card checkers!
Retailers’ use of fixed devices faces challenge by handicapped groups Retailers’ use of fixed devices faces challenge by handicapped groups By ALLISON LAMPERT, The GazetteFebruary 19, 2010 Quebec associations for the handicapped are challenging retailers’ use of immovable debit-card readers. They say the practice of attaching bank-card readers to store checkout counters discriminates against certain … Continue reading Finally someone`s doing something about #inaccessible debit card checkers!
The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
There are a couple of these already online, but they are written by able-bodied people, and seem to miss some major points of privilege. I decided to write my own. 1. I can, if I wish, arrange to attend social events without worrying if they are accessible to me. 2. If I am in the … Continue reading The Invisible Backpack of Able-Bodied Privilege Checklist
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