Disabilities, Disabled People

This category covers the latest news affecting people living with a disability, including peer and community support programs, and athletic and cultural opportunities, along with issues of medical assistance, treatment and care options. Find releases regarding accessibility legislation, disability rights, insurance and healthcare issues, special education, and the results of the latest research. Learn about fundraising efforts and events, as well as outreach and awareness initiatives.

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Nov 08, 2024, 15:38 ET Government of Canada invests in guide and service dog breeding and training facility to support Canadians with disabilities

DELTA, BC , Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Accessible infrastructure and meaningful improvements to facilities ensures more Canadians with disabilities can...

Nov 08, 2024, 13:45 ET Construction of 10 affordable housing units for people living with intellectual disabilities in Trois-Rivières

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Trois-Rivières marked the groundbreaking of a...

Nov 08, 2024, 11:15 ET Official opening of 90 social and affordable housing units in Granby

GRANBY, QC, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Granby are proud to open Simonds, a building with 90...

Nov 08, 2024, 10:37 ET Canada's Vision Health Partners Applaud Parliament's Passage of Bill C-284, the National Strategy for Eye Care Act

Legislation lays planning groundwork for Canadians to access essential eye health services OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The recent passage of...

Nov 08, 2024, 10:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada boosts investment in accessible infrastructure to empower Canadians with disabilities/

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Delta to highlight funding for a...

Nov 07, 2024, 13:53 ET Media Advisory - Government of Canada boosts investment in accessible infrastructure to empower Canadians with disabilities

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough, will be in Delta to highlight funding for a...

Nov 01, 2024, 12:00 ET Shuswap Association for Community Living expands access to services with a wheelchair accessible vehicle

CITY OF SALMON ARM, BC, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government is investing $94,000 in the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus. With this...

Nov 01, 2024, 10:00 ET Canada's Walk of Fame Inducts Dr. Frank J. Hayden and Announces Danielle Campo as the National Hero Honouree

Decorated former Paralympian and Canada's Walk of Fame Inductee Rick Hansen to present Danielle Campo with her award during a special Celebration...

Nov 01, 2024, 09:09 ET 25-Year-Old Canadian Disability Innovator Receives Prestigious 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

HAMILTON, ON, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - 25-year-old Canadian engineer and disability innovator, Lianna Genovese, Founder of ImaginAble Solutions will be...

Oct 30, 2024, 08:55 ET Personalized home evaluation tool for older adults and people with disabilities wins national competition

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging...

Oct 21, 2024, 06:00 ET RAPLIQ to File Over 100 Disability Discrimination Complaints Regarding Café Terraces in Montreal

MONTREAL, Oct. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - This morning at 10:00 AM, in front of the media, the Regroupement des activistes pour l'inclusion au Québec (RAPLIQ)...

Oct 17, 2024, 14:14 ET Minister Khera attends G7 Ministers' Meeting on Inclusion and Disability

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society enriches communities, promotes economic...

Oct 16, 2024, 15:50 ET Special Olympics Calls on G7 Nations to Strengthen Commitment to Disability Inclusion at Historic Summit

At the first-ever G7 Ministers' Meeting on Inclusion and Disability, held in Umbria, Italy from October 14-16, 2024, Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis...

Oct 16, 2024, 11:00 ET New Program Boosts Workforce Opportunities by Championing Disability Inclusion in Canada's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Food Processing Skills Canada launched FoodAbility, a new program that recognizes more than 800,000 people...

Oct 15, 2024, 15:00 ET Canadian Paralympic Committee Opens Call for Nominations for 2025 Board of Directors

The nomination deadline is December 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) has officially...

Oct 15, 2024, 08:17 ET INTEGRACARE INC. EXPANDS TO BURLINGTON & OAKVILLE

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Integracare Inc. a leader in private home healthcare in Toronto and Mississauga is expanding in Ontario to Burlington...

Oct 11, 2024, 16:49 ET Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to Hear Historic Case for Deaf People in Prison

UNCEDED COAST SALISH TERRITORIES, VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Beginning on October 15, 2024, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will hear a...

Oct 11, 2024, 13:14 ET Government of Canada invests in a local accessible infrastructure project to increase access to programs and services for persons with disabilities in Ontario

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Investing in accessible infrastructure and making meaningful improvements to existing facilities allows more...

Oct 07, 2024, 14:23 ET Alberta Lung Celebrates 85 Years with 2024 Holiday Seals Campaign Featuring Local Artwork

As the organization's longest-running and most impactful fundraising effort, Alberta Lung calls on individuals and businesses to rally behind this...

Oct 06, 2024, 06:00 ET Media advisory - Sommet national sur le handicap: a pivotal moment for inclusion in Quebec

QUÉBEC, Oct. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The first Sommet national sur le handicap (National Summit on Disability) in 40 years will be held on October 7 at...

Sep 26, 2024, 13:46 ET Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada's Assisted Dying Law in Court

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - A coalition of disability rights organizations and two personally affected individuals have filed a Charter challenge ...

Sep 26, 2024, 11:06 ET Government of Canada launches Framework for Autism in Canada, Canada's Autism Strategy, and National Autism Network call for applications

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada,...

Sep 24, 2024, 06:00 ET Unlocking the Value of the Disability Market with New 2024 Report

TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Today marks the official release of "The Global Economics of Disability: 2024" report, an in-depth analysis...

Sep 24, 2024, 03:43 ET Huawei Calls to Expand Partnerships to Drive Global Digital Inclusion through TECH4ALL

At the TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Forum hosted at Huawei Connect 2024, Huawei called for more partners to join its TECH4LL initiative to drive global ...

Sep 19, 2024, 17:30 ET Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for social services meet to discuss implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services Forum met virtually on...

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