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Weekly Email Digest for Information Sharing Purposes September 25 - October 13, 2023
Contents
Access
Announcing the 2023-2024 Buildings Without Barriers Challenge | Rick Hansen Foundation
Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Bathing Rooms (November 2)
Employment
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) Employment Standard Feedback Survey
Chairperson's Update - September 2023
For many non-profit organizations, September marks the beginning of a busy new season of work, following a slower summer season. This was definitely the case for CCD this year. A summary of some significant occurrences from September are shared below.
Travelling to the North to Gather Information towards Developing CTA Accessibility Regulations for Small Carriers and Terminals Not Covered by the Accessible Transportation for People with Disabilities Regulation (ATPDR)
What follows is an Aug 18, 2023 conversation that, April D’Aubin, Janet Hunt, Jason Nashtootaway, Richard Belzile, and Heather Walkus had about travelling on some of Canada’s smaller federally regulated transportation providers. Interpretation was provided for this conversation by Annette Sandy.
Hello, I am Heather Walkus. It is my honour to discuss and report on the travel as the Chair of Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) and also the CCD representative at the Canadian Transportation Agency Accessibility Advisory table.
Weekly Email Digest for Information Sharing Purposes September 1-22 2023
Contents
Access
Section 508 Best Practices Webinar: Maps for All: Building Accessible Maps
50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act and Ensuring Access to Medical Diagnostic Equipment
50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act and Advancing Access to Information and Communication Technology
U.S. Access Board Releases Training Videos on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
Steven Brien Estey, age 60, of Dartmouth Nova Scotia, passed away at the Dartmouth General Hospital on Monday, September 11th, 2023
Steve has left us too soon, but not before making an indelible mark on his family, his friends, and the disability community which he tirelessly served. Steve was well known for so many things, but his eloquence, his sense of humour and his calm manner all drew a wide range of people to him, and resulted in many lifelong and important friendships.
Chairperson's Update July-August 2023
Barriers don’t take time off for the summer. During July and August, the CCD team addressed a number of issues impacting the disability community. In this Update, we share information about some key activities.
