August 8, 2016

National Youth Forum in Ottawa in November

This fall, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will host a one-day national forum for youth with disabilities and youth…

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August 3, 2016

Passing of Robin Drodge

It is very sad news indeed to learn of the recent passing of Robin Drodge, in Clarenville, Newfoundland on Wednesday, July  27. A celebration of…

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July 25, 2016

Helping Canadians with Disabilities and Their Families Save for the Future

WITH A REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN (RDSP), YOU COULD RECEIVE UP TO $90,000 What is an RDSP? • The RDSP is a savings program that…

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July 25, 2016

University of Toronto Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) Student Scholarship

To support the work of disabled students at the University of Toronto, Students for Barrier-Free Access has created the SBA Student Scholarship. This scholarship will…

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July 20, 2016

The Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities Social Media Use and Needs survey now online

Dear Students, We are excited to be sharing with you that we are conducting a study to learn how university and college students with disabilities…

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July 14, 2016

What does an Accessible Canada mean to you?

This is something I’ve been thinking about since long before I took on my current role as Canada’s first minister dedicated to Canadians with disabilities.…

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June 27, 2016

Statement from Tracy MacCharles on the Final Report by the Partnership Council on Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

(June 27, 2016 11:00 a.m.) Today Tracy MacCharles, Minister Responsible for Accessibility, released the following statement: "I would like to thank the Partnership Council on…

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June 23, 2016

What does an Accessible Canada mean to you? Government of Canada launches consultation on planned new accessibility legislation

June 22, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development Canada  – The Government of Canada is committed to eliminating systemic barriers and delivering…

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