Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public

Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public
Great Lakes Echo
By Katee Tompkins Emergency warnings are designed to reach all Michigan residents, whether through a cellphone alert, television broadcast or weather radio, but ensuring those messages are accessible to people with disabilities, limited English proficiency and limited access to technology often requires additional efforts.
By Katee Tompkins Emergency warnings are designed to reach all Michigan residents, whether through a cellphone alert, television broadcast or weather radio, but ensuring those messages are accessible to people with disabilities, limited English proficiency and limited access to technology often requires additional efforts.
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Emergency agencies expand options for getting info to the public

Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death

Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death
The London Free Press
Changes to MAID means assisted suicide may be available to the disabled even when they are not nearing the end of life
Changes to MAID means assisted suicide may be available to the disabled even when they are not nearing the end of life
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Carr: Canada’s disabled deserve supports, not faster path to death

Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
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Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year

Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year
Kincardine News
An upcoming icy dip in Kincardine aims to raise $10,000 for Special Olympians. “I think this is a phenomenal event to bring community together. Especially individuals who may not otherwise connect,” organizer Haydon Armstrong said of Kincardine’s second annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “We have an incredibly caring and giving community. […]
An upcoming icy dip in Kincardine aims to raise $10,000 for Special Olympians. “I think this is a phenomenal event to bring community together. Especially individuals who may not otherwise connect,” organizer Haydon Armstrong said of Kincardine’s second annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “We have an incredibly caring and giving community. […]
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Polar Plunge taking place in Kincardine for second year

Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities

Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities
Kincardine News
Community Living Kincardine and District’s All Kids Can Play training program is now available online – free of charge and on-demand. “Local families and children with disabilities have shared that a key barrier to accessing recreation programs is a lack of knowledge about how to include those with intellectual and physical disabilities,” Community Living said […]
Community Living Kincardine and District’s All Kids Can Play training program is now available online – free of charge and on-demand. “Local families and children with disabilities have shared that a key barrier to accessing recreation programs is a lack of knowledge about how to include those with intellectual and physical disabilities,” Community Living said […]
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Online training aims to make recreation accessible for kids with disabilities
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