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November 16, 2007

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Diversity ideal excludes disabled.

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November 01, 2007

Direct Access - Nov. 1

Lacking speech, they gain a voice.

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October 04, 2007

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Disabled urged to get out and vote.

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September 06, 2007

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'Culture of perfection' destroying us.

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August 23, 2007

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Put politicians on the hot seat.

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July 12, 2007

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Chance to stop crippling kids' potential.

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June 28, 2007

Direct Access - June 28

Fantastic stories an extreme sport.

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June 15, 2007

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Blood is thicker than brand power.

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May 31, 2007

Direct Access - May 31

Canada makes its mark in wheelchair tennis.

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May 24, 2007

Direct Access - May 24

Wheels have fallen off public transit for disabled.

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May 17, 2007

Direct Access - May 17

Massacre's chilling effect on campuses.

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May 10, 2007

Direct Access - May 12

What can we learn from a Seattle hospital's mea culpa in its treatment of a disabled 6-year-old?

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May 03, 2007

Direct Access - May 3

Kayla Scott was 21, in her second year at university, when things started going wrong.

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April 28, 2007

Direct Access- April 28

Forget what you think you know about Sam Sullivan.

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April 12, 2007

Direct Access - Apr. 12

Is it time for people with disabilities to invite government into their bedrooms? Is it this year we should - whoa, Nelly - get public policy legislators working on sex?

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April 05, 2007

Direct Access - Apr. 5

Here's a novel concept: What if kids who are deaf or hard of hearing were given a level playing field?

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March 29, 2007

Direct Access - Mar. 29

They knew it would take every last scrap of energy they possessed, but they never for a moment considered giving up.

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March 22, 2007

Direct Access - Mar. 22

No matter what your political stripe, if you care about mental health issues, you owe a vote of thanks to the Bloc Quebecois this month.

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March 15, 2007

Direct Access - Mar. 15

There could be some good news in Monday's federal budget for people with disabilities and their families.

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March 08, 2007

Direct Access - Mar. 8

In less than two weeks, when Ontario Finance Minister Greg Sorbara delivers his budget, people with disabilities and their families will find out whether this province truly values their lives or merely pays lip service.

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March 01, 2007

Direct Access - Mar. 1

Jowel Beckford admits he was "kind of" nervous. But when it came right down to it, the 12-year-old put in a star performance.

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February 22, 2007

Direct Access - Feb. 22

Imagine going to school one day and finding rabbits hopping all around the classrooms and down the hall.

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February 15, 2007

Direct Access - Feb. 15

You put one thing under the microscope and suddenly expose a host of sentiments that might otherwise remain hidden. Pandora's box.

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February 08, 2007

Direct Access - Feb. 8

Message from 4 million Canadians with disabilities to the people who call themselves Canada's new government: heading into an election time, what's going to resonate more - negative attack ads or constructive action?

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February 01, 2007

Direct Access - Feb. 1

Poverty and disability go hand in hand. This is true regardless of what country you live in.

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January 25, 2007

Direct Access - Jan. 25

While Ottawa and the provinces play blame games, dancing around funding issues, ducking responsibility, the people who should count find themselves sidelined.

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January 18, 2007

Direct Access - Jan. 18

Similar case, vastly different approaches. At age 24, Rebecca Beayni has three formal jobs and a lifetime commission to expand hearts and minds.

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January 11, 2007

Direct Access - Jan. 11

'Pillow angel' treatment dehumanizing.

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January 04, 2007

Direct Access - Jan. 4

Trailblazers unite to push for change.

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December 28, 2006

Direct Access - Dec. 28

Inclusion can transform the workplace dynamic.

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December 21, 2006

Direct Access - Dec. 21

Tiny loans first step to entrepreneurship.

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December 14, 2006

Direct Access - Dec. 14

Diversity hiring: long on words, short on deeds.

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December 01, 2006

Direct Access - Nov. 30

Frightening gaps show we have far to go.

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November 23, 2006

Direct Access - Nov. 23

Wrong to quash public debate on Bill 107.

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November 16, 2006

Direct Access - Nov. 16

Why the gap between ability, job quality?

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November 10, 2006

Direct Access - Nov. 10

Life and death election issues ignored.

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November 02, 2006

Direct Access - Nov. 2

Uphill battle to get a handle on everyday obstacle.

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October 26, 2006

Direct Access - Oct. 26

Homelessness not just a 'downtown' problem.

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October 20, 2006

Direct Access - Oct. 20

Fighting bureaucracy without speaking a word.

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October 12, 2006

Direct Access - Oct. 12

Mental health law too convoluted.

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October 05, 2006

Direct Access - Oct. 5

Movement in the right direction

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September 28, 2006

Direct Access - Sept. 28

Government expects no outcry over axing court challenges program

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September 21, 2006

Direct Access - Sept. 21

You needn't go it alone

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September 14, 2006

Direct Access - Sept. 14

Accessible communities would reduce seniors' need to drive.

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September 07, 2006

Direct Access - Sept. 7

Don't say "No" to these kids

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September 01, 2006

Direct Access - Sept. 1

Contest crafts future with no limits.

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