Disabled World News http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us Accessibility Improvements for Canadians with Disabilities in Toronto http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/accessibility-toronto.php Ontario The Government of Canada Celebrates Accessibility Improvements for Canadians With Disabilities in Toronto. Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:43:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/accessibility-toronto.php Becoming an Organ Donor in Ontario Now Much Easier http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/organ-donors.php Ontario Ontario makes it easier to become an organ donor - Ontarians can now become registered organ donors with the click of a mouse. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:12:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/organ-donors.php Sudbury Ontario Residents Invited to Contribute to Disability Accessibility Plan http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/sudbury-accessiblity-plan.php Ontario Citizens in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, are invited to attend a public consultation session June 16 to provide input into the city's 2011 - 2012 Accessibility Plan. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:37:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/sudbury-accessiblity-plan.php New Accessibility Standards in Ontario From Jan 1, 2012 http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/standards-2012.php Ontario The new employment, transportation, and communications Accessibility Standards in Ontario will make Ontario a World model for accessibility. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:47:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/standards-2012.php Class Action Lawsuit for Abuse at Ontario School for Visually Impaired http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/school-abuse.php Ontario Class Action For Abuse At Provincial School For The Visually Impaired. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:08:31 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/school-abuse.php Ontario Students Applaud Launch of Comprehensive Social Assistance Review http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/social-assistance-review.php Ontario Students applaud the launch of Ontario's Comprehensive Social Assistance Review. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:06:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/social-assistance-review.php Ontario Nurses Association Launches New Value the Invaluable Campaign http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/value-the-invaluable.php Ontario Ontario residents will begin hearing a new and innovative radio campaign starting tomorrow as the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) asks them to value the priceless health care skills, leadership and knowledge that registered nurses (RNs) bring to the system. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:20:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/value-the-invaluable.php Ontario Action Group to Prevent Needless Work Disability http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/work-disability.php Ontario The Ontario Summit to Prevent Work Disability was held in Toronto May 12-13, 2010. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:21:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/work-disability.php Over 1M. Women Have Benefitted from Ontario Breast Screening Program http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/ontario-screening-program.php Ontario More Than One Million Women Have Benefited From Life-Saving Ontario Breast Screening Program - OBSP celebrates 20 years of high-quality breast screening. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:19:59 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/ontario-screening-program.php Canadian Club of Toronto Expands Access for Persons with Disabilities http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/canadian-club.php Ontario The Canadian Club of Toronto is now offering enhanced services to enable maximum participation in Canadian Club events by persons with disabilities. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:48:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/canadian-club.php Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health Receives $1M. Donation from Bell http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/bell-donation.php Ontario First major mental health institution gift in Bell's national initiative to support mental health Investment in the Royal's innovative Telepsychiatry Program benefits remote communities. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:29:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/bell-donation.php Ontario's High Tuition Fees a National Embarrassment http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/tuition-fees.php Ontario Three reports on current high tuition fees for students in Ontario, Canada. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:22:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/tuition-fees.php Ontario a Step Closer to Creating Accessibility for All http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/accessibility-standards.php Ontario The Final Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard, as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, has now been posted on the Ministry of Community and Social Services' website. Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:26:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/accessibility-standards.php Ontario Needs Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Strategy http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/fetal-alcohol-spectrum.php Ontario FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of physical, cognitive, learning and behavioral impairments that can occur in individual whose mother drank during pregnancy. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:32:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/fetal-alcohol-spectrum.php Ontario's Population Mostly Overweight and Obese http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/on-obesity.php Ontario Overweight and obese make up majority in Ontario - Heart Institute study finds strong link to high blood pressure, diabetes. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:13:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/on-obesity.php Favouritism of Ontario Homeowners over Renters Exposed http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/homeowners-renters.php Ontario Massive Favouritism of Homeowners over Renters Exposed - Tenants Deserve Fairer Treatment from Governments. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:49:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/homeowners-renters.php No to City-Wide WiFi - Ontario Mayoral Candidate http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/wifi-danger.php Ontario Ontario Mayoral Candidate says No to City-Wide WiFi. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:49:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/wifi-danger.php Aggressive Autistic Teen Should be Charged in Order to Access Treatment http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/aggressive-teenager.php Ontario Former Min. of Finance suggests aggressive autistic teen should be charged in order to access treatment. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:03:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/aggressive-teenager.php Heat Warning - Toronto, Ontario http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/toronto-heat-warning.php Ontario Heat Alert declared for Toronto - Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Heat Alert for Toronto today. The Heat Alert will be in effect until further notice. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:30:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/toronto-heat-warning.php New Hope for Pain Sufferers in Ontario http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/pain-sufferers.php Ontario Proposed prescription drug strategy promotes education - not restriction. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:32:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ontario/pain-sufferers.php