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Gus Reed says government taking too long to update and enforce accessibility rules Michael Gorman · CBC News
Posted: Aug 09, 2019

Gus Reed says the government isn’t doing enough to follow its own accessibility rules.

Gus Reed got tired of waiting.

Reed was part of a group successful in a human rights challenge against the Nova Scotia government, arguing he and other wheelchair users could not wash their hands in many restaurants where accessible washrooms are not available. A board of inquiry found the government was not enforcing its own accessibility regulations.

Lack of Progress on Human Rights Order Frustrates Accessibility Activist. Read full article.

Jul 19, 2019

NANAIMO Emerging technology for those who are visually-impaired is highlighting how inaccessible Nanaimo can be for many.

Nanaimo resident Jean Menzies, like many others across the world, is turning to technology and the increasing number of apps and services to see and make her way through life.

Community Access for Visual Impaired Aided by Technology. Read full article.

Region has ‘a long list’ of suggested improvements for ION network Alexandra Burza · CBC News · Posted: Jul 21, 2019

Four LRT trains were set aside for members of the public to ride on before the service officially launched. Dozens of people attended the opening ceremony for a chance to ride on the LRT.

The ION light rail trains have been getting riders to Fairview Park Mall for a month now – sort of.

Some ION Stations are Unsafe and Inaccessible, Accessibility Consultant Says. Read full article.

The newly renovated St. John’s Library opened on Friday, with upgrades that include an accessible entrance and a literacy playground. CTV News Winnipeg
Published Friday, July 5, 2019

A library in Winnipeg’s North End reopened Friday following two years of upgrades that helped to enhance the building’s accessibility.

The St. John’s Library, which originally opened on June 2, 1915, now has an accessible entrance and washroom, as well as a lift.

New Look for 100+ Year Old Library in North End Comes with Accessible Features. Read full article.

Two housing projects are already on the table with hopes for more in the future to come out CBC News · Posted: Jun 20, 2019

Affordable housing developer Indwell is preparing to open the first of two rental properties in hopes of combating homelessness in the city.

Indwell is the largest affordable housing developer in South Western Ontario. They’ve provided affordable housing in communities such as Hamilton, Woodstock and Oxford county.

Social Housing Developer Prepares to Open New Affordable Housing Project. Read full article.