Accessibility
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CANADA NEWS
Residents living with disabilities share accessibility concerns during Sask. Accessibility Challenge | PKBNEWS
Karthik Babumenon was born with diplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that affects muscle control and coordination primarily in the legs.…
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Alberta-developed device helps kids with reduced mobility turn thoughts into action | PKBNEWS
The first time Claire Sonnenberg flipped a switch, using only her thoughts, her face lit up too. “Her smile said…
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Supporters say Saskatchewan’s accessibility legislation must ‘have teeth’ | PKBNEWS
Members of several accessibility advocacy organizations say they are happy to see the Saskatchewan government moving forward with provincial accessibility…
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West Kelowna executive challenges mayor to ‘roll with’ him to show poor road conditions – Okanagan | PKBNEWS
Seventy-five-year-old Ross Auvigne has been diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and is confined to a wheelchair. So with the time…
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Hamilton Mountain Halloween event combines trick-or-treating with accessibility movement – Hamilton | PKBNEWS
A Toronto father who seeks to make Halloween more accessible to children with disabilities hopes a weekend village on Hamilton…
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Halifax offers first fully accessible on-demand taxi service – Halifax | PKBNEWS
Extra Care Taxi has officially opened for service. The company will provide an accessible taxi service for passengers who cannot…
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“Pedestrians should be our priority”: Toronto man voices accessibility concerns – Toronto | PKBNEWS
A Toronto man voices concerns about pedestrian safety and accessibility. Brian Provini, who lives near Yonge and Wellesley streets, says…
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Kingston, ON Family Fundraiser for Wheelchair Van for Quadriplegic Son – Kingston | PKBNEWS
The family of a young man, who became a quadriplegic following an accident almost four years ago, asks the community…
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‘We are not an afterthought’: Various performers showcase different abilities in Calgary circus performance – Calgary | PKBNEWS
A theater company that describes itself as disabled is about to create a circus production featuring various members of the…
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Recently reopened Hamilton public pool part of effort to improve accessibility to recreation facilities – Hamilton | PKBNEWS
Escaping the heat will be a priority for many Hamiltonians this weekend and for people with disabilities their accessible pool…
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