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Why Some Parents are Eager for Changes to Ontario’s Early Reading Curriculum

Right to Read Inquiry calls for revamp of province’s approach to reading education Greg Hobbs, CBC News
Posted: Mar 13, 2022

When Emily Moorhead’s son Aiden was struggling with basic reading in Grade 1 several years ago, the two of them worked out a deal. Every time he got so frustrated that he wanted to scream, he could go outside, run around the house, come back in and try again.


UWindsor President Hopes Pandemic Experience Leads to Better Accessibility for Learners

Advocate says university can take action to make life easier for students with disabilities CBC News, Posted: Jan 26, 2022

During the annual state of the university address, University of Windsor president Robert Gordon touched on how learning could develop after the pandemic, saying the institution should listen to student concerns regarding increasing accessibility to learning.


‘It’s Discriminatory’: Students Of Ontario School For The Blind Urge Province To End Virtual Learning

January 26, 2022

In a video circulating online, blind and low-vision students of W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford, Ontario urged the provincial government to reopen lodging so they can return to in-person learning.


Inquest Into Death of Samuel Brown at Ontario-Run School for the Blind Postponed

Accessibility concerns were raised over virtual process for inquest, now expected in early 2022 Dan Taekema, CBC News
Posted: Nov 04, 2021

Brown’s family, who are in Brampton, had been calling for an inquest for years. On Oct. 27, the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General announced one would take place by video conference starting on Nov. 15, stretching over five days and hearing from approximately 13 witnesses.


Why These Disabled Carleton U Students Can’t Go Back to Campus

The Attendant Services Program helps disabled students live an independent life. With classes returning to normal, why hasn’t the university brought it back? By Sarah Trick – Published on Oct 21, 2021

OTTAWA This fall, students at Carleton University returned to campus. The school’s residences are open, most classes are now being held in person, and clubs, activities, and sporting events have resumed.