Waterloo regional police have launched an investigation into a video that appears to show a man living with disabilities being aggressively kicked out of a Kitchener restaurant after an apparent dispute over his service dog. By Nick Westoll
Posted Nov 12, 2021
A shocking video that appeared to capture a recent violent dispute over the presence of a service dog at a Kitchener restaurant is bringing forward renewed attention to Ontario’s laws governing service animals.
‘Accessibility needs to be considered in more aspects than just a push button on a door’ Alex Kennedy, CBC News
Posted: Nov 15, 2021
Heading to the gym with her friends in her wheelchair, Danielle Arbour says a lack of accessible options can defeat the purpose of going with a group.
“There would be instances where my friends could go off and do one thing, and I’d have to go off and do a completely other thing,” Arbour said in an interview.
Businesses championing accessibility in Sarnia were awarded Friday. Author of the article:Tyler Kula
Publishing date:Nov 12, 2021
Businesses championing accessibility in Sarnia received some well-deserved recognition Friday through the 2021 Sarnia Accessibility Awards.
“They went above and beyond with their services and their supports to ensure people with disabilities receive the services that they need,” city accessibility co-ordinator Dale Mosley said about this year’s winners.
By Sarah Malina
The impact of e-scooters on sidewalk accessibility has been a source of frustration for Ottawa residents during the city’s 2021 e-scooter pilot program. People have been concerned about the increase in sidewalk obstructions caused by e-scooter users.
“It’s a maze, it literally is,” said Ryan Lythall, who uses a wheelchair.
By Josh Boyce
November 7, 2021
Sarnia-Lambton high school students with a passion for engineering are being invited to sign up for a design competition, aimed at improving accessibility at one of the city’s parks.
Superintendent of Recreation Shelley Kern said students will work in groups of three to six.
She said although the location is being kept a secret for now, it’s a challenging area that students can put a lot of energy and creativity into.
