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In Namibia, horse-riding becomes therapy for children with special needs
An equestrian school near Windhoek in Namibia welcomes children with special needs for therapeutic riding-lessons. Working and bonding with the horses has helped the children improve their cognitive and motor skills, says the programme's...
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Still no N.L. disability advocate five years after mandate letter
The Coalition for Persons with Disabilities is calling for a disability advocate in Newfoundland and Labrador. The group says that person could fight for people's rights and point out systemic issues. But government is still reviewing a...
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How an autism-specific school could help students on the spectrum
Edmonton Public Schools is moving into the planning phase for a school specifically for students with autism. While some parents said the school would segregate students with disabilities, a researcher at the University of Alberta thinks...
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4 Yonkers students appointed as ex-officio members to Board of Education
The four students will not be able to vote but will be able to make their voices and peers voices heard in school board meetings.
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Know Before You Go: TSA Cares program aids special needs travelers at Newark Airport
News 12's Roxanne Evans reports that Newark Liberty International Airport is enhancing traveler support with the TSA Cares program for those with special needs.
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New adult disability care home promised in latest provincial budget
A group of Saskatoon parents have been fighting for a new care home for adults with complex needs. That dream is now a step closer, with the provincial government promising funding for a home in the latest budget.
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'Rally in the Valley' brings crowd together in Rockland for disability rights
The second “Rally in the Valley” was held at Clover Stadium in Pomona on Friday.
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Accessibility at voting centres needs to be prioritized, disability advocates say
More than a week after the city got hit with multiple snowfalls, some streets and sidewalks still pose problems for those with mobility issues. With the Ontario election on Thursday, disability advocates say ensuring accessibility to...
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New program helps move people with disabilities out of institutions and into homes
The Nova Scotia Residential Agencies Association received money from the province to come up with support for the home-sharing program. Watch Tom Murphy's interview with executive director Lora Church.
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National accessArts Centre gets a new home
The centre, which supports artists with disabilities, has been looking for a permanent base since the roof collapsed at Fairview Arena in 2018, where the centre was previously housed. The new campus is being funded through a partnership...
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Students file human rights complaints against UNB law school
A University of New Brunswick law school student and a recent law graduate are filing human rights complaints against the university, claiming discrimination because of their disabilities.
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Made in New Jersey: Popcorn for the People in Piscataway
The company, which began a decade ago, has grown from humble beginnings to now include a factory in Piscataway and a second site in Philadelphia.
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Albertans with disabilities facing long wait times for support: Inclusion Alberta
A non-profit that advocates for Albertans with intellectual disabilities is calling out for help. Inclusion Alberta says the province will be cutting $500,000 in funding. As CBC's Michelle Bellefontaine explains, two new reports suggest...
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37 per cent of Maritime university students say they have disabilities
With the proportion of students with disabilities growing, universities are providing accommodations that include more time for exams and assignments, help with note taking, and a quiet space to write tests.
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Lewisboro police: 8 people with disabilities sent to the hospital after Cross River bus crash
It crashed while it was headed eastbound on Route 35 in Cross River around 3:46 p.m.
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How could Elon Musk's Neuralink help those with disabilities? | Canada Tonight
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant has been approved by Health Canada for clinical trials in Canada. Dr. Andres Lozano, a neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital, discusses the upcoming clinical trials and how the technology could help...
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Watch kids learn to play para-hockey from a paralympian
Formally called sledge hockey, players balance in a sledge on two blades to move around the ice. It's not an easy task, as students in N.J. Macpherson found out.
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Change to income assistance program for people with disabilities leaves user frustrated
A Manitoba man living with cerebral palsy is calling for changes to the province's program for low-income people with disabilities.
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How accessible are Edmonton parks?
Two Edmontonians in wheelchairs who try to navigate Victoria Park say it's almost impossible to access in the winter. Rundle Park however has a clear iceway that's wheelchair accessible.
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This Canadian-made walker is helping kids with disabilities — if their families can afford it
The Trexo walker, a Canadian-made exoskeleton, is helping some children living with mobility issues take their first steps. But the high cost of the cutting-edge technology is keeping it out of reach for many families.
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Advocates celebrate $30M donation to support 11 disability organizations in Canada
Disability advocates are celebrating a $30-million donation to help fund 11 disability organizations in Canada, including Toronto's Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. CBC’s Britnei Bilhete has the details.
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Guardian pulls kids from Vancouver school, says staff failed to deal with bullying
The guardian of two First Nations girls with disabilities is calling out their elementary school..Saying school staff did not properly deal with bullying.
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'A slap in the face': NDP says seniors should be eligible for rebate cheques
The NDP says it's 'cruel' for the federal government to exclude retired seniors and people living with disabilities from receiving the planned $250 rebate cheques. The Liberals are defending the eligibility requirements.
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Bronx chapter of Achilles International builds stamina and community
Every Wednesday night, athletes who are part of the Bronx chapter of Achilles International hit the track and trails in Pelham Bay Park.