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A Conversation with Wheelchair in Motion
Wendy Hillier, co-founder of Wheelchair in Motion, talks to Kerri Quirt from You, Me and Tea Recordings about the benefits that her accessible van rental service offers to customers of all abilities. “Our vehicles are customized to accommodate wheelchair users, scooter users, even people who use a walker who have challenges getting into a […]
Continue reading A Conversation with Wheelchair in MotionCanada Without Barriers
It’s been a long road but the end is in sight. On May 13, 2019, the Senate of Canada passed the third reading of Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act. As the bill heads back to the House of Commons for a vote, it seems almost certain to receive Royal Assent. What will this historic […]
Continue reading Canada Without Barriers“Pet-iquette”: How to Interact with Service Animals
Have you been to a Canadian airport lately, visited a nursing home, or “pawsed” for a coffee at a cat café? It’s not uncommon to see dogs with jobs, therapy pets, and service animals working in and about our daily routine. Whether it’s a parrot, a ferret, a cat or a horse, animals offer unconditional […]
Continue reading “Pet-iquette”: How to Interact with Service AnimalsTake a Deep Breath
What’s on your mind: work, exams, holiday planning, meeting deadlines and expectations? According to Statistics Canada, about 25% of Canadians describe their stress level as high to extreme, and 62% identify work as their main source of stress. The strain of our demanding lifestyle is taking its toll on our mental and physical health. High […]
Continue reading Take a Deep BreathThe All-Inclusive Family Vacation
It’s that time of year when winter is dragging on and we dream of heading south. A tropical all-inclusive paradise would be nice – just pack the bags and go. For some of us though, “all-inclusive” means something different when there are special needs to be arranged. Where do you dream of going on a […]
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