May 4, 2022: Woman with disabilities nears medically assisted death after futile bid for affordable housing
CTV News: Health – A 31-year-old Toronto woman who uses a wheelchair is nearing final approval for a medically assisted death request after a fruitless bid to secure an affordable apartment
April 29, 2022: Ontario Releases Budget 2022
On April 28, the province released its 2022 budget. Peter Athanasopoulos, Director, Public Policy at SCIO, breaks down the five key priorities and highlights the line items that affect people with disabilities.
April 21, 2022: Ontario budget to be tabled April 28, days before start of election campaign
CBC News Toronto – Election set for June 2, campaign expected to begin shortly after budget is tabled.
March 28, 2022: Paralyzed man says he’s risking his health because he can’t afford medical supplies he needs to urinate
CBC Go Public – Inconsistent funding and patient access across Canada for catheters and related equipment.
March 18, 2022: Inside the home care crisis: Exposing a broken system
CBC Marketplace – Marketplace exposes a broken home care system that’s failing families and workers.
Feb. 7, 2022: Canadians with disabilities say ‘living with COVID’ isn’t an option for them
The Current with Matt Galloway – As public health and government officials discuss easing restrictions and learning to live with COVID-19, Canadians with disabilities fear being left behind.
Feb. 4, 2022: Charity Spotlight – Advocating for those with a disability
This fourth Charity Spotlight podcast episode features Peter Athanasopoulos from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) who speaks about advocating for those with a disability in Ontario, Canada
Jan 21, 2022: Outcomes in patients with and without disability admitted to hospital with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study
CMAJ – Disability-related considerations have largely been absent from the COVID-19 response, despite evidence that people with disabilities are at elevated risk for acquiring COVID-19.
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