Tag: Persons With Disabilities

New Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Recognizing the dangers that quiet hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs) pose for vulnerable road users, the Government of Canada has created the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 141. This standard requires HEV manufacturers to equip vehicles with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), which creates… Continue Reading “New Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles”

News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $1.35 million grant to continue to help and encourage people with disabilities apply for an RDSP

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.   NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022SDPR0035-000839 May 30, 2022   Funding helps people with disabilities plan financial futures VICTORIA – Hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be supported with continued access to the… Continue Reading “News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $1.35 million grant to continue to help and encourage people with disabilities apply for an RDSP”

News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $3.162 million grant to the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults program with assistive communication technology.

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.   NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022SDPR0034-000838 May 30, 2022   Communication technology supports independence, participation VICTORIA – People with severe communication disabilities will be able to access the augmentative communication technology and professional support they need… Continue Reading “News Release – The B.C. government is providing a $3.162 million grant to the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults program with assistive communication technology.”

An open letter to all federal parties to fast track a Canada Disability Benefit – Disability Without Poverty

An open letter to all federal parties to fast track a Canada Disability Benefit – Disability Without Poverty — Read on http://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/an-open-letter-to-all-federal-parties-to-fast-track-a-canada-disability-benefit/

Final Report: Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021, July 31, 2021

Report to Elections Canada Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021 Produced by Sterling Creations July 2021 This report is based on the comments, feedback, and suggestions made by participants who attended and sent emails to the Canadian accessible elections tele town hall organizing committee… Continue Reading “Final Report: Canadian Accessible Elections Town Hall 2021, July 31, 2021”

OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act

When it comes to reducing barriers, B.C. has made progress, but still has a long way to go. Imagine for a moment you were the keynote speaker at an … OPINION: In Anticipation of a British Columbia Accessibility Act

Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Create the New Canada Disability Benefit

On June 22nd 2021, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to establish the framework for a new Canada Disability Benefit. The benefit would … Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Create the New Canada Disability Benefit