Response from Mayor of Stratford on GO Train Route Cancellation
Last week, we shared an online petition with our community, bringing attention to the threat of accessibility between London, Ontario and Toronto via GO Train. The petition urges Metrolinx and all relevant authorities to reconsider the decision to discontinue the London to Toronto route and take into account sustainable transportation and economic development. Thousands signed […]
Canada Disability Benefit Passes Parliament
Last week, Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit passed Parliament, signalling victory for people with disabilities across Canada. The Bill proposes to create a federal income supplement for working age people with disabilities. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough calls this proposal a game changer that would benefit hundreds of thousands […]
Key Messaging for Prevention of E-Scooters to be Implemented in Toronto
As part of one of the grassroots initiatives SCIO is involved in, we are actively working with other disability organizations, people with lived experience and city councillors to prevent e-scooters from being present on Toronto sidewalks and public spaces. On June 28, 2023, the Infrastructure and Environment Committee will be holding a meeting to […]
Accessible Parking Coalition’s Letter to Top Mayoral Candidates
Accessible parking continues to be a barrier across the GTA, making it difficult for people with disabilities to navigate public spaces. Together with the Accessible Parking Coalition, one of the grassroots initiatives that SCIO is involved in, we submitted a letter to the top mayoral candidates to address the community’s concerns around accessible parking. We […]
SCIO Writes TTC’s CEO Letter of Concern Regarding Recent Wheel-Trans Changes
The recent changes announced by TTC’s Wheel-Trans are a cause for concern in our community, with hundreds of people having to re-apply for the service, thereby having to prove their disabilities and their severity. There have been recent media reports, highlighting the fact that people are losing full access to door-to-door service and being forced […]
