Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor reminds residents that critical mental health and addiction services remain available 24/7 throughout the holiday period, a time of increased stress for many.
Youth Empowerment and Support Services in Edmonton reports a significant rise in youth needing shelter. Staff work to create a comforting holiday environment with gifts and community for vulnerable young people.
Discover how Volt hockey, an adaptive sport played in battery-powered carts, is empowering athletes with disabilities at Toronto's Variety Village and gaining national recognition.
St. Clair College's president has indicated that program reductions and job cuts are possible in 2026 due to financial pressures. Learn about the potential impacts on students and staff.
The U.S. Army plans to limit a longstanding preference for blind vendors in dining hall contracts, a move critics call part of a broader attack on programs for underrepresented workers. Learn the details and potential legal challenges.
A Calgary woman on AISH says a $420 doctor's fee prevents her from applying for the federal disability tax credit, risking a $200 monthly clawback. The deadline is February 28.
Conestoga College terminates almost 200 full-time support staff just before the holiday break, sparking concern. Get the full details on this major workforce reduction.
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The NHLPA has awarded a $10,000 grant to North Bay's North Stars hockey program, providing new gear for players with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Discover how this initiative is breaking down barriers to the sport.
An Edmonton support group helps parents navigate the holidays after losing a child. Gibson Glavin shares memories of his sons Brendan and Andrew, finding strength in community.
TD Bank pledges $1.5 million to the National accessArts Centre in Calgary, boosting its support for artists with disabilities. Total investment to surpass $2.2 million by 2028.
Demonstrators in Calgary protest Alberta's plan to alter disability benefits next summer. Activists and community groups unite, fearing negative impacts on vulnerable residents.
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
Robert Smol alleges Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is systematically dismantling veteran support through budget cuts and legislative changes. Veterans urged to organize and protest.
Windsor's Easter Seals ambassador Cam Seguin expresses gratitude for community support. Learn how local backing makes a difference for people with disabilities.
Nine Metro Vancouver mayors and five councils demand HandyDART be brought in-house as complaints rise 7.5% and taxi use hits 28%. Critical TransLink decision coming December 3.
A Vancouver woman seeking the Canada Disability Benefit was redirected to a costly AI-integrated service, highlighting accessibility concerns in government support systems.
A new Canadian study reveals one in six seniors develops a new disability after major surgery, with many regretting the procedure. Learn about the risks and recovery challenges.
Alberta's UCP government faces backlash after tabling AISH program changes in omnibus Bill 12. Critics say disabled community wasn't consulted on overhaul affecting vital support.
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Théberge warns federal budget cuts could erode language rights and bilingual services. Learn how this impacts Canadians.
Canada's federal accessibility office faces uncertainty after highlighting government failures in implementing disability legislation. Learn how this impacts disability rights across the country.
McGill University discontinues more than a dozen varsity sports teams, including track and field, citing budget pressures and facility limitations. Learn about the impacted programs.
National non-profit Motionball urges Canadians to adopt inclusive language when referring to people with intellectual disabilities, promoting dignity and respect.
WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.
WestJet's 250-pound power wheelchair weight restriction is preventing Canadians with disabilities from flying. Advocates demand policy changes for accessible air travel.
Windsor clarifies bylaw rules, permitting Street Help to continue using portable wheelchair ramp after initial confusion over legality. Accessibility prevails.
Windsor's Street Help can continue using their portable wheelchair ramp after city officials clarified bylaw rules. The organization had been told the ramp was illegal.
A new report reveals Simon Fraser University could save over $850,000 annually by leaving NCAA for Canadian competition, but women's softball and golf teams would be cut. Decision expected by month's end.
Canada's $3-billion annual Public Transit Fund has been absorbed into a new fund, weakening federal support and jeopardizing transit expansion plans across the country.