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Health Connections coach service to visit Sault Ste. Ma

First-ever community-based, non-emergency medical transportation to be previewed in Northern Ontario Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) announced today that it will preview its successful Health Co ... read more
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Health Connections bus gets viewing

  The general manager of Pacific Western Transportation hopes to have its Health Connections bus in Sudbury before the end of the year. "In a perfect world, we'd hope to have it up and running ... ... read more
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Taste of Italy Photos

Guests who attended “A Taste of Italy” event experienced just that.

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Online Space That Highlights Disability Information

Disability Today Network has created an online space to highlight disability information.

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Tongue Piercings Can Help People Steer Wheelchairs

Tongue piercings aren't just for rebellious teenagers anymore. They can now steer wheelchairs.

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Nellie’s-Springtide Resources Women with Disabilities Focus Group

If you are a women with  physical disabilities living in Toronto, struggling to get information about housing, employment, child care, please join us for this focus group  Group will focus ... read more
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Disabled man files human rights claim against police

A quadriplegic panhandler arrested during the G20 summit last summer was “dragged” from his wheelchair, thrown into a police cruiser and left on the floor of the Eastern Ave. ... read more
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Be Part of the Largest Survey Ever on Canada’s SCI Community

There is still time to take the survey. It is true, the survey is long - but the information you share will truly make a difference. ... read more
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London Paralympics 2012

If you are interested in going to the London, 2012 Paralympic Games you need to know that tickets go on sale September 9, 2011.

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Man Stands and Steps After Spine Treatment

A man walking has made international news headlines. The man at the centre of attention has a spinal cord injury and a new spinal treatment has led to this new-found ability. ... read more
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Goals for Goals-Charity Ball Hockey Shootout

During the week of May 9 to May 13, /A\ News at 6:00pm had a ball hockey shootout showdown. Players vied for a share of $10,000 to go to their favourite charity. ... read more
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Freedom at Depth-Diving in the Bahamas

Wanna see something really cool? Check out this clip of some of the guys from Freedom at Depth, a group that teaches disabled people how to dive. 

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City unveils new accessible gym equipment

City unveils new accessible gym equipment

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UPDATE: accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act (AODA)

UPDATE: accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act (AODA)

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Pacing Breathing

Perhaps a new way to breathe: A new, FDA approved treatment to get some people off ventilators. ... read more
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BrainGate gives paralysed the power of mind control

A tiny chip implant is enabling paralysed and injured people to move objects by the power of their thoughts... ... read more
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Disabled diver wants others to give it a try

It was a profound experience for Diane Morrell, the first time she ... read more
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Support ACTRA’s Accessibility campaign Watch the video!

"The Audition", a video about accessibility, was created by ACTRA's Diversity Committee. Help spread the word by sharing this great video. http://www.youtube.com/user/ACTRANational ... read more
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Ethel Louise Armstrong Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Persons with disabilities face significant disadvantages as a result of social arrangements and societal barriers. ... read more