Changing Places Canada

Norway is working hard on #ChangingPlaces!

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in Canada (around 22% of the population) and anyone can accidentally become a member at any time. In fact, almost everyone will experience at least a temporary disability at some point in their lives. IMAGE COMIC STRIP A Day in the Life of a PWD ... Frame 1: A woman and a man are walking down a sidewalk. WOMAN: Did you notice how terrible the accessibility of that museum is? It doesn't even have wheelchair ramps! Frame 2: MAN: Meh, doesn't matter to me! I won't have to use them. WOMAN: Really...? Frame 3: WOMAN: Are you sure about that...?

While #COVID19 has affected the lives of all Canadians, the Public Health Agency of Canada has identified certain populations, such as persons with disabilities..., that are at an increased risk for infection and may be more impacted by isolation measures. Our new infographic provides a snapshot of the potential challenges they may face during the pandemic: http://ow.ly/N6vl50Aqx1d.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many, particularly for persons with disabilities who often face additional hardships and barriers to participation.... The modernized Enabling Accessibility Fund will provide funding to organizations for construction, renovation or retrofit projects that enable persons with disabilities to live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities. Organizations have until July 13, 2020, to apply: Canada.ca/accessibility-fund Image description : Animated graphic that reads Enabling Accessibility Fund. Graphic also shows construction worker building a ramp near a person in a wheelchair, and visually impaired person with a guide dog.

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in Canada (around 22% of the population) and anyone can accidentally become a member at any time. In fact, almost everyone will experience at least a temporary disability at some point in their lives. IMAGE COMIC STRIP A Day in the Life of a PWD ... Frame 1: A woman and a man are walking down a sidewalk. WOMAN: Did you notice how terrible the accessibility of that museum is? It doesn't even have wheelchair ramps! Frame 2: MAN: Meh, doesn't matter to me! I won't have to use them. WOMAN: Really...? Frame 3: WOMAN: Are you sure about that...?

While #COVID19 has affected the lives of all Canadians, the Public Health Agency of Canada has identified certain populations, such as persons with disabilities..., that are at an increased risk for infection and may be more impacted by isolation measures. Our new infographic provides a snapshot of the potential challenges they may face during the pandemic: http://ow.ly/N6vl50Aqx1d.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many, particularly for persons with disabilities who often face additional hardships and barriers to participation.... The modernized Enabling Accessibility Fund will provide funding to organizations for construction, renovation or retrofit projects that enable persons with disabilities to live and work in more inclusive and accessible communities. Organizations have until July 13, 2020, to apply: Canada.ca/accessibility-fund Image description : Animated graphic that reads Enabling Accessibility Fund. Graphic also shows construction worker building a ramp near a person in a wheelchair, and visually impaired person with a guide dog.