Month: September 2021

Barriers Remain for Canadian Voters Who Are Disabled: Advocates

A male hand with a single sterling silver band on his middle finger places his hand on a metal plate with raised braille dots.

Barriers Remain for Canadian Voters Who Are Disabled: Advocates

Published September 5, 2021 by bfcanada

SUMMARY Years after the federal government guaranteed accessible voting for disabled voters, casting ballot is still problematic One organization says parties should put more effort…

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Nominate an Inclusive, Barrier-Free Business for Barrier Free Canada’s Inaugural “Inclusive Business Award”

Published September 5, 2021 by bfcanada

Request for individuals to nominate a business that they believe exemplifies a barrier free business. Do you know of a business that has exceeded your…

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The Barrier Free Canada – Canada sans Barrieres 2021 Call For Participants for the Chris Stark Distinguished Advocacy Award

Published September 5, 2021 by bfcanada

In honour of the late Chris Stark who passed on in June 2019. Barrier free Canada – Canada sans Barrières is pleased to announce our…

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Disability Justice Lens Missing From Party Platforms, Advocates Warn

A wheelchair sits alone in a courtyard with a cane laid across the top of it.

Disability Justice Lens Missing From Party Platforms, Advocates Warn

Published September 2, 2021 by bfcanada

“To be actively anti-ableist in (the federal party) platforms, and their policies, would address so many other issues.” For Gabrielle Peters, a disabled writer and…

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