Thumbs UP…to the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), a non-profit, private organization in collaboration with 27 member sport organizations, for its new, redesigned website and enhanced digital presences. CPC also launched a new fan focused newsletter for the Paris Games and beyond. Named CAN Crew, the monthly newsletter connects fans with the heart of the Paralympic Movement and provide engaging athlete stories and updates.
Source: Paralympic.ca
Thumbs UP…to the NDP private member’s bill that aims to cut the red tape and pave the way for Canadians with disabilities to be eligible for the Canada Disability Benefit, as well as other supports. If passed the bill will allow for automatic qualification for the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for anyone already eligible, at the provincial level, for a disability tax credit, pension or benefit.
Source: Disability Without Poverty
Thumbs DOWN…to the side effects semaglutide, which among other things have caused patients to have a 7x greater risk of developing a rare eye condition (NAION). Warnings have been issued by the eye experts at the Royal College of Opthamologists in London.
Source: BBC
Thumbs DOWN…to the airlines, baggage handlers and service providers who remain challenged when it comes to both customer service and equipment transportation for persons living with disabilities.
Source: Gtaa.com
