10 Inspiring Black Canadians to Watch Out For in 2022 and Beyond - Slice
If you don’t yet have these inspiring Black Canadians on your radar, here is why you should.
Episode 19. Megan Linton and Sarah Jama
In today's show, I am joined by Megan Linton, a Ph.D. student of the Department of Sociology and Political Economy at Carleton University, and Sarah Jama, co...
Hamilton Cab says city may lose its accessible taxis without increase in fees or subsidies — CBC News
The CEO of Hamilton Cab says his fleet's accessible cab program is in danger of dying "in a year or so" unless fees from either city subsidies or customers increase for the use of larger vehicles.
New Hamilton library will allow users to borrow wheelchairs, crutches and other devices — CBC News
A new library of assistive devices is launching in Hamilton, and organizers hope it will provide free access to wheelchairs, crutches, ankle braces and other items.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021: OPSEU/SEFPO Staff Celebration
On December 2, 2021, OPSEU/SEFPO staff held their first virtual celebration for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, focused on the theme “Lea...
Opinion — Honouring the women who rock at Sunday’s 6th annual Women Who Rock Awards
The annual Women Who Rock Awards celebrate October as Women’s History Month. Sunday, Oct. 24’s awards presentation event features Dori Tunstall, head of design at OCAD, as keynote speaker, Jeff Mahoney writes.
Disability Justice is Gender Justice
Join us for an interactive two-hour session in which we will explore Disability Justice and community practice. This event will provide organizations and ind...
Canadians with disabilities say they're missing from the election discussion
Disability advocates say federal party leaders aren't listening enough to their concerns, which include robust policies for equitable emergency relief and stronger housing and workplace rules addressing all types of disabilities.
Disability, Death & the Fight for Justice
Disability, Death & the Fight for Justice Disability Justice in Canada amidst a time of pandemic Megan Linton Content notes: genocide, systemic ableism, medical aid in dying, eugenics, …
Hamilton Muslim youth to hold vigil for London, Ont., victims — inTheHammer
Young Muslims in Hamilton have planned a vigil to honour the four people who were killed in London, Ont., on Sunday in what police have called a targeted attack. The vigil has been scheduled for Wednesday (June 9) at 8:30 p.m. in Bayfront Park, just north of downtown Hamilton. It will begin with a maghreb […]
'It's devastating' disabled people not prioritized in vaccine rollout, advocates say
'It's devastating' that disabled people outside of congregant care aren't prioritized in Canada's vaccine rollout, but advocates say it's a painful reminder they're yet again being forgotten during the pandemic.
