An NPA park board commissioner in Vancouver wants people with disabilities to pay less at community centres. "The user fees at our community centres and facilities, including the aquatic centre, are just out of reach for some of them and they're not able to use the facilities,” says Melissa De Genova. “Most are low-income, and they rely … [Read more...]
International day of persons with disabilities
December 4, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver is celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Saturday.But some feel Vancouver still has work to do to make the city more accessible.Board member of the Paraplegic Association, Kerry Leblanc, says accessible bus stops are one of the major concerns for people with disabilities. "And if they're not … [Read more...]
Superheros drop 20 storeys for children with disabilities
September 13, 2011 by
Swaying 83 meters above Burrard and Cordova streets, the advice from my rappel leader was hardly comforting. “Just lean back.” Scaling down the AXA building as part of the sixth annual Easter Seal’s Drop Zone fundraiser Tuesday did not conjure the usual fuzzy feelings one experiences when participating in a charity event. Stephen Miller, CEO of … [Read more...]
