http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:52 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/nortel-pensioners.php Canada Disability News Over 2000 pensioners, terminated and disabled employees of Nortel Networks rallied in protest on Parliament Hill today with demands for "Justice" and "Action Now" on their pensions, severance and disability benefits. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:46:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/nortel-pensioners.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rethinking-design.php Canada Disability News In 2002, 371,000 boys and 289,000 girls worldwide died of injury, with more than 180,000 - mostly pedestrians - killed by traffic. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:22:04 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rethinking-design.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/run-for-cure.php Canada Disability News The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure raised $26.5 million today to support the vision of creating a future without breast cancer. Now in its 18th year, the Run is the largest, single-day, volunteer-led, national event in support of breast cancer research. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:04:12 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/run-for-cure.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/bill-c-384.php Canada Disability News Steve Passmore, a person with a disability, will voice his opposition to Bill C-384 - the bill that would legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide - and that represents a threat to persons with disabilities. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:45:09 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/bill-c-384.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rate-doctors-pharmacists.php Canada Disability News According to a new Nanos Research poll, Canadians rate physicians and pharmacists highest among 18 professions, when it comes to honesty and ethics. Seventy-seven per cent of respondents call medical doctors' standards of honesty and ethics "high" or "very high", while the figure was 73 per cent for community pharmacists. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:17:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/rate-doctors-pharmacists.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/terry-fox-canada.php Canada Disability News Terry Fox is recognized as a person of national historic significance for his outstanding feat of athleticism; his highly personal and inspirational humanitarian and philanthropic purpose; and as an enduring Canadian icon. A plaque was unveiled at Port Coquitlam City Hall, where Terry received his Order of Canada and in the community he called home. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:32:55 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/terry-fox-canada.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ride-for-karen-cycling.php Canada Disability News More than 450 cycling enthusiasts from across Ontario hit the roads north of Toronto today for the Ride for Karen annual fundraiser. The ride is in its eighth year and this year raised $217,000. From pre-schoolers taking part in the Kids' Fun Ride, to cyclists completing a "century ride" (100 miles) - the event succeeded in raising more than a million dollars over the past eight years to send kids with cancer to camp. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:04:38 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/ride-for-karen-cycling.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/damage-award.php Canada Disability News A Beeton, Ontario woman has received the highest ever damage award in Canada for injuries suffered in a car accident, in a decision by Ontario's Superior Court of Justice. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:34:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/damage-award.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-disabled-artists.php Canada Disability News Despite the current state of the global economy and the limited options available to disabled people in the Canadian workforce, the members of the Mouth and Foot painting Artists of Canada (MFPA) have been fortunate to be able to work within an organization that provides them with independence, fulfilment and job security. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/canadian-disabled-artists.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/quebec-disabled.php Canada Disability News The Government of Canada's policies, programs and services support opportunities for all Canadians, including people with disabilities, to participate in all aspects of life. Canada's Economic Action Plan and other recent federal initiatives also address the needs of people with disabilities and their families. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:10:53 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/quebec-disabled.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/un-disability-rights-canada.php Canada Disability News The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today invited Canadians to provide their views on the ratification and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:10:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/un-disability-rights-canada.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/menactra-meningococcal-meningitis.php Canada Disability News The Meningitis Research Foundation of Canada (MRFC) applauds the government of Ontario's decision, announced yesterday, to introduce a routine immunization program that will provide broad protection against all four of the vaccine-preventable strains of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). Beginning in September, all grade 7 students in Ontario will be offered a vaccine called Menactra(R). Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:51:29 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/menactra-meningococcal-meningitis.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-train.php Canada Disability News Ian Young cannot run, walk or ride across Canada. So Ian will ride Canada's national railroad. Ian's journey began when he won a cross-country rail trip for two. This motivated him to broaden the experience by using it to support a cause he believes in. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:22:44 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/brain-train.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/manitoba-disability-jobs.php Canada Disability News Manitobans with disabilities are set to benefit from the Government of Canada's support for a local employment project. Mr. Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development made the announcement today. Tue, 19 May 2009 17:21:46 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/manitoba-disability-jobs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-anxiety.php Canada Disability News According to the first results of the Desjardins Financial Security National Health Survey released today for National Mental Health Week (May 4-10), during which Canadians are encouraged to "Invest in yourself", a significant number of workers in Canada feel they have lost control of their lives as the economic recession grinds on, unemployment numbers rise and financial security appears to be evaporating. Mon, 04 May 2009 16:38:28 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/workplace-anxiety.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/march-dimes.php Canada Disability News Stroke Recovery Canada(R), a program of March of Dimes Canada, helps stroke survivors across the country to more easily re-engage in their communities, and affirm that there is meaningful and quality life after a stroke. With May designated as Stroke Recovery Awareness Month, Stroke Recovery Canada(R) has increased its efforts to educate the public about stroke recovery. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:32:47 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/march-dimes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/healthy-schools.php Canada Disability News Recent peer-reviewed, published reports have found that healthy indoor environments can reduce asthma and upper respiratory infections among school children, as well as promote personnel health, safety and productivity, and improve achievement. Asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism due to chronic illness and a leading occupational disease of custodians and teachers. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:51:44 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/healthy-schools.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/red-cross-strike.php Canada Disability News The Canadian Red Cross is under contract to provide home support services to approximately 40,000 Ontarians who are experiencing vulnerable times in their lives, whether through illness, disability, or other circumstances. 3,000 women and men are employed by Red Cross as personal support workers in communities across the province. They've been in a legal strike position since May. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:43:08 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/red-cross-strike.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/prescriptions-money.php Canada Disability News Dr. Carolyn Dewa, head of the Work and Well-being Research and Evaluation Program at the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and her team explored whether the amount of money spent on medication before a disability episode impacts medication use among workers on depression-related disability. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:54:36 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/prescriptions-money.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/projects-manitoba.php Canada Disability News The federal government is pleased to support two projects being provided by local organizations based in Manitoba. The first project will address the sexual exploitation of youth, specifically the trafficking of Aboriginal women and children, and the second will provide support to women caring for children with disabilities. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:54:54 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/canada/projects-manitoba.php