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On today's show, we chat with disability archivist Michael Marlatt on how to preserve film history through accessible and inclusive ways. Plus, Blind Lawyer and disability advocate David Lepofsky gave a keynote speech at this year's Pushing the Boundaries conference, and we hear the highlights around his vision for the future of inclusion and the playbook for fresh young advocates. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

On April 8, all parties were called for a debate on accessibility issues in Canada ahead of the next federal election.Host Grant Hardy reviews some of the big takeaways with David Lepofsky, the chair of the AODA Alliance.Plus, we're featuring an older conversation with David Lepofsky about the importance of all candidate debates, and how minority governments can still impose change.  Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

How will Ontarians with disabilities be affected by this election? And what have the various parties pledged in terms of improving accessibility? We're joined by David Lepofsky, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In anticipation of the upcoming Ontario Provincial Election, twelve agencies from across Ontario organized a political debate on February 19th, 2025. The debate allowed representatives from each major political part to address major issues that affect the disability community. David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance and one of the organizers of the debate joined host Grant Hardy and his special guest co-host Jacob Shymanski on The Pulse after the debate. David provided an update on what the party's platforms are on major disability issues like ODSP, housing, and social services budget cuts. Plus, at the end of the episode David, Grant, and Jacob discuss accessible voting.  Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Send us a textMedicine remains frequently inaccessible to people with disabilities, despite their higher-than-average need for healthcare services. On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole tackle the systemic barriers that patients with disabilities face, from inaccessible clinic spaces to discriminatory attitudes.The discussion is inspired by the CMAJ practice article, "Five ways to support people who use wheelchairs," authored by Dr. Lisa Freeman. Dr. Freeman, a public health and preventative medicine physician who uses a wheelchair, shares her lived experiences navigating a healthcare system riddled with obstacles. She introduces practical steps that physicians can take to make their practices more inclusive, such as improving communication, ensuring referrals are effective, and addressing physical accessibility.David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, explains the legal obligations that healthcare providers must meet to comply with human rights and accessibility laws. He offers actionable guidance on how physicians can reduce barriers, from small changes like posting signage to long-term planning for accessible infrastructure.This episode underscores that accessibility is both a legal requirement and a fundamental part of equitable patient care. It challenges physicians to take immediate steps toward making their practices more inclusive for patients with disabilities.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we have to shake off the winter blahs and get into election mode! Doug Ford has called a snap election in Ontario for incredibly specious reasons, and we will get into that, and we will also get into an election issue that we should be talking about with a special guest expert on the subject. In other news, the federal Liberals are still trying to find a new leader. This Thursday, January 30, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: The Winter Soldier On. He needs a mandate. That's what Doug Ford has been saying all week and on Tuesday he visited the Lieutenant-Governor to dissolve the legislature 16 months early to hold a snap election in February. Now, instead of legislating the myriad of crises that already exists and are under his control, Ford is running to get a *mandate* to stand up against Donald Trump, which is a federal area of responsibility. At least the opposition parties have their sh*t together, right...? Are we doomed? The Magnificent Seven Six. The slate of leadership candidates for the federal Liberal leadership is now set, and there are six people vying for the role of Justin Trudeau's successor. As it stands today, it looks like former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has the inside track, but you can't discount Chrystia Freehand yet. Also, there may be deeper controversies afoot as Chandra Arya was left out of the race for damning and mysterious reason. We'll catch up with the Grit rehabilitation efforts. Great Barrier Beef. Would it surprise you to learn that January 1, 2025 was the deadline to make Ontario barrier-free? It didn't surprise David Lepofsky, or anyone that works with his group, the AODA Alliance. It was the Alliance who pushed the Ontario government in 2005 to pass a bill to make Ontario a fully accessible place by now, and it's the Alliance who wants you to be aware that they failed. This week, Lepofsjy joins us to talk about why accessibility needs to be an election issue and how you can help make it one. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

Host Grant Hardy is following up with chair of the AODA Alliance David Lepofsky! Grant and David spoke a couple of months ago ahead of the AODA Alliance's 30th Anniversary celebrations at Queen's Park in Toronto. David provides an update on how the event went and talks about the missed AODA January 2025 deadline. Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Today's episode focuses in on the challenges and progress of accessibility in Ontario, particularly focusing on the Accessibility for Ontarians Act and its implications for blind Canadians. Steven and Shaun also discuss the importance of accessible technology, the role of legislation, and the need for companies to prioritize accessibility in their products. Listener Negative Julian also picks up on the potential impact of political changes in the USA on the pricing of assistive technology.However, our main discussion today brings up the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The architect of the Act, former lawyer David Lepofsky, highlights the shortcomings in the implementation of the AODA, the barriers faced by those with disabilities in healthcare and education, and the need for stronger enforcement of accessibility standards. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of advocacy, leadership, and accountability in achieving accessibility goals, while introducing the Accessible Ontario Pledge as a new initiative to push for change. Listeners are encouraged to support accessibility advocacy efforts not just for the benefit of Ontarians, but for all Canadians and anyone who visits the province.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro05:44 Steven Buys A Thing23:14 Political Implications on Accessible Tech Pricing28:13 Impact of Trump Tariffs and Inflation29:38 Accessibility for Ontarians Act: A Broken Promise35:54 The AODA Alliance's New Pledge41:41 The Accessible Ontario Pledge51:35 How to Support Accessibility Advocacy54:01 Federal and Provincial Responsibilities

Guest host Kevin Vuong brings in the first show of the new year speaking with the Chair of the Accessibilty of Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, David Lepofsky. David and Kevin talk about how the province has already failed to fulfil its own pledge to make Ontario fully accessible by January 1st, 2025, and what David would say to the Premier about this if he got the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, David Lepofsky, joins host Grant Hardy to talk about the history of the AODA Alliance, and let's us know what's going on at their 30th Anniversary celebrations on November 25th in Toronto. The AODA Alliance has invited members from all major political parties to attend their event in Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario. Members of the disability community can visit www.aodaalliance.org to sign up for a 3 minute time slot to present a speech on accessibility barriers they've faced, and their lived experience with disability. The event will be held on November 25th between 2 and 4 p.m. eastern, and people can attend the event virtually or in person at Queen's Park. Highlights:Show Intro (00:00)David's role in the AODA Alliance (00:58)History of the AODA and the AODA Alliance (2:45)The AODA Alliance's 30th Anniversary Celebration (16:13)David's hope for the future of accessibility (23:35) Find us on Twitter: @AMIaudio #PulseAMITo contact the Pulse: feedback@ami.caCheck out our website: https://www.ami.ca/ThePulseAbout AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediainc

Episode 25 – Accessible Workplaces: Is the Canadian Nonprofit Sector Falling Behind?According to the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability, the employment rate for persons with disabilitiescurrently sits at 62%. While this figure has risen in recent years, it's clear that more work can be done tocreate more inclusive and accessible workplaces that welcome Canadians with disabilities. In thisepisode of CharityVillage Connects, we talk to accessibility experts from across the sector to find outabout the challenges and barriers that contribute to this employment gap, along with what nonprofitorganizations like yours can do to address these barriers within workplaces, programming, andcommunities.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance Ryan Straschnitzki, Founder, Straz Strong Foundation Ingrid Muschta, Director of Special Projects and Innovation, Ontario Disability EmploymentNetwork (ODEN) Wanda Deschamps, Founder and Principal, Liberty Co Lorin MacDonald, Human Rights Lawyer and Accessibility Advocate Anthony Frisina, Speaker, Author, and Consultant David Lepofsky, Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act AllianceAbout your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a backgroundin media, technology and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she wasappointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal forcharities and not for profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sistercompany, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource thatconnects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Employees CharityVillage eLearning: OHSA and AODA Compliance Training for Leaders and SupervisorsAdditional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017-2022 (Statistics Canada) Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities (Government of Canada) Canadian Income Survey, 2021 (Statistics Canada) $956-million downtown Toronto courthouse plagued by accessibility issues, provincial reportfinds (Toronto Star) Billion-dollar Accessibility Bungle, Video by David Lepofsky, 14- min version, 49-min version New Toronto Courthouse's Disability Barriers Hit the Toronto Star's Front Page (AODA Alliance) Roadblocks on the career path: Challenges faced by persons with disabilities in employment(Canadian Human Rights Commission) Ontario Disabilities Employment Network (ODEN) Training Opportunities Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (Government of Ontario) Will Toronto ever lose its basement bathroom problem? (NOW Toronto, 2017) Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact (Job Accommodation Network, US, 2020) Canadian Human Rights Act (Canadian Human Rights Commission) Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional Training Canadian Association for Supported EmploymentLearn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Lepofsky, a disability lawyer and the Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance about a new report that shows that it will cost up to 39 per cent more to thrive than for those without disabilities, and unless things change it will only get worse for many trying just trying to thrive. GUEST: David Lepofsky - chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the disability program need an overhaul? David Lepofsky joins the show to discuss. Then, Anthony Furey leads the Don Valley West By-election. And, changes to the block function on X are driving users away, Carmi Levy weighs in. 

Your stories with disability advocate, David Lepofsky who shares stories from his latest memoir about his fight for rights for the disability community.

Danielle McLaughlin chats with Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky about insights on his battles and accomplishments that have made such a difference to so many people.

Michael Babcock shares how revisiting Python has reignited his passion for solving tech problems! Mark Rankin breaks down the roles of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, functions he finds he falls into: the Fixer, Cheerleader, Coach, Local Guide, and the Everything Guy. Danielle McLaughlin chats with Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky about insights on his battles and accomplishments that have made such a difference to so many people. Why Aren't Humanoid Robots in Our Homes Yet, and if so how many would we need or want? Let's find out.

Host Alex Pierson reads about a recently built provincial courthouse that cost over $949 Million dollars to construct has persistent and easily avoidable accessibility issues. So Alex brings on David Lepofsky the chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance who also recently penned a report on the many issues and what needs to be done to make public land accessible to all the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Lepofsky joins The Agenda to talk about his own journey with disability and his work "Swimming Up Niagara Falls!" about the fight to include disability rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry opens the show by talking about the dangers of e-bikes and electric vehicles. Then, David Lepofsky joins the show to discuss the new courthouse's accessibility issues.  Then, Gavin Tighe discusses the meddling inquiry into the suspected parliamentarians, who will not be publicly named. Finally, is it time for electoral change?  

On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by Lawyer David Lepofsky who shares the highlights of his most recent advocacy projects.

What would accessibility feel like in a mixed reality environment? Mike Babcock shares the latest on Meta's efforts in the field, plus his review of the Meta-Ray Ban smart glasses! New research debunking the benefits of moderate drinking has sober-curious Gen Z and Millennials leading the shift towards reduced alcohol consumption. Grant Hardy has more on Trending Headlines. We meet Gaitrie Persaud who discusses her unique approach to integrating Deaf and hearing actors on stage and tells us about her role in AMI-tv's “The Squeaky Wheel: Canada”. Community Reporter Annette Denis tells us about next weekend's Canadian Raptor Show featuring free flight birds of prey in London, Ontario. CNIB SmartLife's Tech @ Home Program lets you test drive cutting-edge access devices, and Stephen Ricci drops in to share the latest in their lineup! On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by Lawyer David Lepofsky who shares the highlights of his most recent advocacy projects.

David Lepofsky is a visiting research professor at Western Law, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and an advocatefor accessibility for people with disabilities in air travel. He joins Vassy to discuss what he would like to see come out of the summit.  On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Retired General Tom Lawson on how the US revealed it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah concerns. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me'  The Daily Debrief Panel with Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur. We take your calls on the federal unions vow to fight new 3-day a week office mandate

The Canadian House of Commons' Transport recently held a meeting on Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities. David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance made his case that airports and airlines are not serving the community. From the March 28, 2024, episode.

In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are back together and ready to dive into a variety of topics with a healthy dose of ranting. They kick things off with a chat about the technical issues they face while recording the show, joking about how it might be easier for Shaun to just travel to Glasgow every day. The hosts then shifted to discussing the WebAIM survey results, expressing frustration with the low participation rate of only 1,500 valid responses. Steven emphasizes the importance of the community's engagement with such surveys to ensure that the data collected truly represents the needs and preferences of people who are blind or partially sighted. He points out that the survey's findings, such as the high usage of iOS among blind users, may not be entirely accurate due to the small sample size. They welcome their guest, David Lepofsky, a retired disability rights lawyer. David shares his thoughts on a range of topics, including the Bose Frames, which he believes are an excellent piece of mainstream technology that benefits people who are blind. He also advocates for the value of Braille watches, explaining how they offer privacy and functionality that smartwatches like the Apple Watch cannot match. David then introduces the Sonic Guide, a device from the 1970s that used sonar technology to aid in navigation. He reminisces about its usefulness and expresses a desire for modern tech companies to revisit and improve upon this concept. The hosts discuss the challenges of marketing such devices and the need for them to be affordable and accessible to the wider community. Keep in touch by emailing us at feedback@doubletaponair.com or calling 1-877-03-4567 and leaving us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media.

Kelly talks to disabilities advocate David Lepofsky.

Kelly talks to David Lepofsky.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  "SORRY" SAYS MINISTER CALANDRA TO DEVELOPERS IN AFTERMATH OF GREENBELT SCANDAL Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Cheri Di Novo, former Ontario NDP MPP an a recipient of the Order of Canada, and George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre. who served both as a deputy premier and minister of health. In the news: prominent Canadian women leaders including former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and our own panelists Lisa and Cheri have called upon the RCMP to help in the investigation of sexual violence against Israeli women perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during the atrocities of Oct. 7. Meanwhile, House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized for recording a tribute video to outgoing Ontario Liberal leader John Fraser. Fergus faces the possibility of resigning from the position which he took on a mere two months ago. If he does resign, he would become the speaker of the shortest period of time in the country's history. And, closer to home in Ontario, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Paul Calandra apologized to developers in the aftermath of the collapse of the Ford government's Greenbelt development plans. DO CANADIAN AIRLINES GET A FAILING GRADE FOR THEIR HANDLING OF PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and founder of Air Passenger Rights and David Lepofsky, a lawyer, and disability advocate and Chair Accessibility4Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. Does Air Canada and other Canadian airlines do a bad job when it comes to passengers with disabilities? An article published by the Toronto Star's editorial board is highlighting the problem. And, amid a series of troubling incidents, the airline said that it is implementing some measures to reduce barriers for customers with disabilities. But will this be enough? And, how can we hold the airlines and their executives accountable to make real reform happen? ARI GOLDKIND ON THE KENNETH LAW CASE Jane Brown is now joined by Ari Goldkind, a Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer. Kenneth Law, who is accused of selling poison, has been charged with 14 counts of second degree murder in multiple deaths in the province. Ari reacts to the latest.

A new bike lane in Toronto is causing concern over safety for pedestrians who are blind and partially sighted. David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance gives you the details. He also discusses his push for the Ontario government to release an official report on the AODA review. From the November 22, 2023, episode.

Lawyer and disability activist, David Lepofsky, talks with Jerry Agar about the new bike lanes on Eglinton that he says are unsafe for people with disabilities. 

What are Passkeys and how do they work. Michael Babcock helps us better understand them during our Tech Talk. Technology aims to sequester carbon deep in the ocean off B.C. coast. Grant Hardy shares this story during his Headlines chat. AMI Podcast Coordinator, Ryan Delehanty joins us to chat about the newest podcast releases including the latest Low Vision Moments episode. There are 30 plus Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs in and around Ottawa. Community Reporter, Kim Kilpatrick tells us more. What are some recently released devices that would be a good idea for a cool gift? We dive into this question during our CNIB SmartLife segment. On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by David Lepofsky to discuss the latest on the Ontario Disabilities Act.

On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin is joined by David Lepofsky to discuss the latest on the Ontario Disabilities Act.

In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses the call to ratify amendments to the Canada Disability Benefit (14:53). And Dawn Dickinson previews “Voices of The Walrus” with an article about how military bases have become safe havens for at-risk species (26:04).

How well is the province doing at ensuring students with disabilities get the kind of education they deserve? For insight, we welcome David Lepofsky, the volunteer chair of the AODA Alliance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Ann Rohmer remembers Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor David Onley in a conversation with Michael Onley • Tina Cortese is with disability rights advocate and lawyer David Lepofsky • Kevin Frankish speaks with author, motivational speaker and athlete, The Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt • Ann Rohmer is with the Mayor of Vaughan, Steven Del Duca • Jim Lang is with the Midland Mayor Bill Gordon

On the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance remembers Former Lieutenant Governor David Onley and his contributions to the disability rights movement (14:38). And certified financial planner Ryan Chin explores what goes into developing market confidence in times of economic uncertainty (26:33).

Kelly talks to disability advocate David Lepofsky.

Disability activist, lawyer and AODA Alliance chair David Lepofsky on what needs to be improved in Bill C22 and the proposed Canada Disability Benefit.   This is the November 17, 2022 episode. 

Jane Brown  is joined by Charles Sousa, The former minister of finance for Ontario and MPP for Mississauga South, Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, and Howard Hampton, former Ontario NDP leader. Today: CUPE education workers are no longer striking after Premier Ford promised to rescind legislation aimed at preventing that from happening. The two parties are now back at the bargaining table. But, can we expect to see both sides strike a deal soon? Meanwhile, provincial health ministers are calling on Ottawa to increase funding for their respective healthcare systems which have been strained during the pandemic. Premiers are meeting the the federal government this week to demand more action be taken to help ease the situation. Finally, our recovering politicians react to the news of a federal judge ruling that both Premier Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones don't have to appear before the Emergencies Act inquiry taking place in Ottawa. ---- DISABILITY ADVOCATE CALLS ON OTTAWA TO STRENGTHEN BILL C-22  Jane Brown  is joined by David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act alliance and visiting professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School. David talks about why he takes criticism with the government's proposed Bill C-22 ( Canada Disability Benefit Act). MORE CANADIANS LIVING WITH CANCER: REPORT Jane Brown  is now joined by Kelly Wilson Cull, Director of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society. A new report released today by the Canadian Cancer Society shows the number of people living with or having survived cancer in this country continues to grow, to over 1.5 million people. Authors of the report say the higher number is caused by both increased survival and incidence, making it both a reason for optimism and concern. Jane Brown  is joined by Charles Sousa, The former minister of finance for Ontario and MPP for Mississauga South, Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, and Howard Hampton, former Ontario NDP leader. Today: CUPE education workers are no longer striking after Premier Ford promised to rescind legislation aimed at preventing that from happening. The two parties are now back at the bargaining table. But, can we expect to see both sides strike a deal soon? Meanwhile, provincial health ministers are calling on Ottawa to increase funding for their respective healthcare systems which have been strained during the pandemic. Premiers are meeting the the federal government this week to demand more action be taken to help ease the situation. Finally, our recovering politicians react to the news of a federal judge ruling that both Premier Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones don't have to appear before the Emergencies Act inquiry taking place in Ottawa. ---- DISABILITY ADVOCATE CALLS ON OTTAWA TO STRENGTHEN BILL C-22  Jane Brown  is joined by David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act alliance and visiting professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School. David talks about why he takes criticism with the government's proposed Bill C-22 ( Canada Disability Benefit Act). He says that that the act doesn't require that Ottawa pay Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) and doesn't provide even a deadline for them to start doing that. He also says that there is no minimum required amount included or one that is mindful of inflation. He also argues that the proposed bill excludes assistance to 1/3 of Canadians living with disabilities. David reacts to the latest. ---- MORE CANADIANS LIVING WITH CANCER: REPORT Jane Brown  is now joined by Kelly Wilson Cull, Director of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society. A new report by the Canadian Cancer Society reveals that more Canadians are living with Cancer and that the number continues to grow. According to the data, at the beginning of 2018, roughly 1.5 million Canadians had been diagnosed with Cancer in the past 25 years and 60 percent of them were diagnosed in ...

Today the Bank of Canada announced they were increasing interest rates by another 75 basis points, bringing us to a total increase of 3.25%. When we see interest rates go up, we see cost of living go up, but those who are on ODSP, often get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting an affordable income to support themselves. To send a message to Doug Ford that this isn't an acceptable way to live, MPPs across Ontario are confining themselves to only spending $92.51 for two weeks worth of groceries to really understand what it's like to squeeze those dollars. Joining Alex to discuss this is David Lepofsky, a Lawyer and Chair with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance.

The AODA Alliance is asking Raymond Cho, Ontario's accessibility minister, to develop more priority for disability-related issues. David Lepofsky fills you in on the details. From the June 28, 2022, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Browm: accessibility reporter Meagan Gillmore chats about Canada's new Chief Accessibility Commissioner Michael Gottheil. David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance explains Ontario's need to develop priority for disability-related issues. Community reporter Dorothy Macnaughton in Sault Ste. Marie describes this year's Go North Music Festival! Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech chats about a new feature on iOS 16 that allows users to bypass CAPTCHAs in supported apps and websites. And we have a special ‘Canada Day' edition of the weekly news quiz. This is the June 28, 2022, episode.

David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance, discusses why he thinks this is the most important election in two decades for people with disabilities in the province and what commitments the parties need to make to get Ontario closer to its goal of being accessible by 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses some disability-related issues present in the lead up to Ontario's upcoming election. Lawrence Gunther offers up some insight on the environmental impact of biofuel on British Columbia's old growth forests. And community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives you details about this year's Cycle for Sight event in Toronto. This is the May 10, 2022, episode.

David Lepofsky from the AODA Alliance discusses some disability-related issues present in the lead up to Ontario's upcoming election. From the May 10, 2022, episode.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Patrice Dutil, Dr. Ronald Stagg, and Elder Cat Criger on the renaming of Ryerson University to Toronto Metropolitan University - Doug Norris and David Cravit break down how Zoomers faired in the latest Canadian census - MP Michelle Rempel Garner, Taylor Bachrach and Andy Wilson on the delays and difficulties surrounding renewing your passport - David Lepofsky on the Ford Goverment's track record for disability support - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist - Senior Council to National Public Relations and John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative political consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Later this afternoon: the Ford government will be delivering the budget. So, what can we expect from it? One of the key commitments that we know of so far is that the province plans to spend $1 billion over three years to expand home care. We also know that the government wants to provide approximately $3-billion to revamp hospitals. And, will we get a price tag for the Bradford Bypass and Highway 413 in this budget? John and Bob discuss the latest. ---- FORD GOVERNMENT'S RECORD IN SUPPORTING ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES Libby Znaimer is joined by David Lepofsky, Chair of the

Talk about adding insult to injury. Trudeau gets a massive pay increase that pushes his salary up close to 400-thousand dollars. And it's not just Trudeau, all the MP's are getting a raise -- their third increase over the two years of the pandemic, says Franco Terrazzano with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.David Lepofsky with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance -- is waging a full-scale battle against companies who want to rent Electric Scooters or E-Scooters in cities across Ontario. Lepofsky says these E-Scooters are a danger to people with disabilities and to the public. Trudeau is ramming carbon tax increases on Canadians yet again. Pushing up the price of about everything we buy. "This govt is completely tone deaf to the burden it is unloading on Canadians with ever increasing carbon tax,'' says Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy.

Kelly speaks with David Lepofsky is a Toronto lawyer and chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act Alliance.

Blacklocks Reporter broke the story that the husband of MP Anita Anand, received multi-million dollar govt contracts while his wife, was Minister of Public Services and procurement. for Canada. This is a massive conflict of interest, says Tom Korski with Blacklocks Reporter.Medical Officers of Health are preventing Ontario children and youth from participating in sports, a move which is contributing to children suffering from mental health issues. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor discusses the issue.Robots delivering packages on our streets? The city of Toronto is looking to ban this from happening. Disability rights activist David Lepofsky calls on the province of Ontario to ban robots from our streets and sidewalks.

Why is CMHC collecting personal and financial information on millions of home owners without getting permission to collect this data. Tom Korski with BlackLocks Reporter discusses the issue.Why is Trudeau dragging his heels in recalling parliament. Tasha Kheiriddin with Navigator Inc and National Post. Also, Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky called on the Ontario govt to act on recommendations from a report dealing with Accessibility for People with Disabilities.

Ameek Singh, host of Big Talk on Sauga 960 AM Radio, and Marc Patrone, host of The Marc Patrone Show on Sauga 960 AM Radio, discuss the federal election.Richard Syrett discusses the FDA pushing back against Biden's plans to give all Americans over 16 a booster shot of Covid 19 vaccine. And China's scientists getting access to Canada's high security labs.David Lepofsky is calling on the federal govt. to put in place a system that would allow blind and vision impaired Canadians to vote on their own?

Close to 65 thousand people in Ontario are out of work, thousands of businesses shut down but the City of Ottawa is giving it's govt workers a huge pay hike. Jay Goldberg with Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses issue with Karlene Nation.Ontario is moving forward with plans to launch a vaccine passport. Lawyer and Disability rights advocate David Lepofsky says the vaccine passport should not create barriers for people with disabilities.

The BC govt is set to introduce a domestic vaccine passport for indoor dining, concerts, sporting events, weddings. How will this work? Will there be exemptions for those who cannot take the vaccine? Jay Cameron with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms weighs in on this issue.Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun gives us the "hits and misses" for the three political parties on the campaign trail. Also a discussion about whether Accessibility Certification Training Program should be conducted by a private foundation or whether this should be handled by governments. Disability Rights activist David Lepofsky discusses the issue.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation discusses Trudeau government getting blowback about #BillC10, and John Robson slams it as a way for the govt to control what we say online. Senator Leo Housakos calls Bill C-10 a "draconian legislation." Lastly, Karlene is joined by David Lepofsky to discuss an ongoing issues of E-Scooters.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to Ryan O'Connor discussing how people can work out in gyms without breaking lockdown rules.  The Canadian Council of Muslim Women discusses the #Ramadan2021 fundraiser to support NISA transitional homes. David Lepofsky discusses concerns about disability discrimination under Ontario triage protocols

This bonus podcast episode is the audio recording of David Lepofsky's YouTube video on tips for parents about school advocacy.  If you want to watch the video, you can find that at goodthingsinlife.org/david and that will direct you over to the Osgoode Hall Law School YouTube site, which is where David originally published the video. In this episode, David shares some practical suggestions and strategies for parents to try out to ensure that your child is fully included and fully benefits from the education that's offered in your school system.

David Lepofsky, lawyer and disability rights activist, discusses how knowledge is power when it comes to advocating for inclusion in school. Understanding the system means parents can better navigate the issues and work with the school to achieve inclusion goals.

This bonus podcast episode is the audio recording of David Lepofsky's YouTube video on tips for parents about school advocacy.  If you want to watch the video, you can find that at goodthingsinlife.org/david and that will direct you over to the Osgoode Hall Law School YouTube site, which is where David originally published the video. In this episode, David shares some practical suggestions and strategies for parents to try out to ensure that your child is fully included and fully benefits from the education that's offered in your school system.

David Lepofsky, lawyer and disability rights activist, discusses how knowledge is power when it comes to advocating for inclusion in school. Understanding the system means parents can better navigate the issues and work with the school to achieve inclusion goals.

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Lepofsky, Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act alliance and visiting professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School and Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist and Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. The Ford government has sent a directive to Ontario hospitals for how patients should be prioritized for life-saving care should ICUs become overwhelmed. Our panel weighs in. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT professor Renan Levine about the U.S. presidential election. Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses on which small businesses are doing well and which are getting hammered during lockdown & David Lepofsky of the AODA on the fight against e-scooters.

Karlene Nation speaks with David Lepofsky of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance about accessibility issues in Peel Region.

We discuss the issues surrounding the plan to reopens schools in Ontario in September during COVID-19. Our first guest is high school teacher Jason Kunin, who provides his perspective as an educator. Our second guest is disability advocate David Lepofsky, who discusses the impact on students with disabilities. This is the August 9, 2020 episode.

David Lepofsky, AODA Alliance Chair  talks about a new report that reveals a Majority of Ontario's School Boards, Exclusion of Some Students with Disabilities When Schools Reopen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karlene Nation speaks to David Lepofsky on why #Toronto should reject e-scooters that endanger both public safety & disability and later on Poilievre joins to talk about federal government over refusal to fund Auditor General to ensure audits of govt spending. Deficit will jump to 343-billion. Debt, 1.2 Trillion

Karlene Nation speaks to David Lepofsky about E-Scooters dangering individuals with disabilities. David wants Ottawa city council to roll back plans to allow E-Scooters in the nation's capital.

David Lepofsky, Alliance Chair, Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) talks about Ford Gov't Acknowledges Students with Disabilities Face Added hardships During COVID-19 But Announces No Comprehensive Plan to Remove Their Learning Barriers

David Lepofsky is the Chair Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. He discusses the Disability Advocacy Coalition's call to action for governments from all levels to address the emergency needs of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the April 2, 2020 episode.

A Brampton Councillor calls in for Toronto Pearson and the border to be shut down to non-Canadian travelers. Guest is Councillor Michael Palleschi. What impact is the corona-virus outbreak having on people with disabilities? How is Ontario govt. doing with commitment to make Ont. accessible for 2.6 million people with disabilities. Karlene speaks to David Lepofsky, disabilities rights activist.

David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, joins the QP Briefing podcast this week to discuss accessibility issues in the province. Lepofsky, who is also a visiting professor at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, says Ontario is "absolutely not" on track to meet its goal of becoming fully accessible by 2025. He talks about how the accessibility landscape has changed throughout the decades, progress that has been made and barriers that people with disabilities still face. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

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Breaking Borders AlManarah Meets Disability Activist from around the world In this Podcast adv. Abbass Abbass, the founder and director of AlManarah Association, Hosting with Prof. David Lepofsky, The chair of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance (AODA) Alliance chair it: - Mr. Neil Jarvis, is E-Accessibility consultant and he is blind. Neil previously was Blind Foundation's General Manager, Accessibility and International Relations, former Chair of the Round Table on information access for people with print disabilities. - Ms Dianne Rogers, General Manager Policy and Advocacy, Blind Foundation and Coordinator of the New Zealand Access Alliance.

This week we’ve got a very important show – if you only listen to one episode of AT Banter this year, this is the one! Renowned disability advocate David Lepofsky joins us to talk all about C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act and details some of the shortcomings of the Act which he and many other disability advocates hope will be rectified before the Act passes into law. Listen in and find out what you can do to help and make your voices heard! Show Notes AODA Alliance Website https://www.aodaalliance.orgEMAIL THE SENATE COMMITTEE!soci@sen.parl.gc.ca AODA Alliance on Twitter @aodaallianceEmail the AODA Allianceaodafeedback@gmail.com Accessible Canada Act Is Too Weak to be Effective, Advocates Say (CTV News)https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/accessible-canada-act-is-too-weak-to-be-effective-advocates-say-1.4224281 AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at www.canasstech.com or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324. Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.

As the Globe and Mail exposed in articles earlier this year, students with a range of different disabilities can be directed by their school or principal they may not come to school.  Now, the Ford government has promised to review this practice.  David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance joined guest host, Ed Keenan with his reaciton.

In this Episode, Richard Hunt talks to David Lepofsky about AODA. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Although the law in enforced for more than a decade there is still so much to be done, David Lepofskey is a Canadian lawyer and disability advocate who works hard for the enactment of AODA. Implementing and enforcing of AODA standards will help Ontario reaches the goal of an accessible province by 2025.

In this Episode, Richard Hunt talks to David Lepofsky about AODA. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards. Although the law in enforced for more than a decade there is still so much to be done, David Lepofskey is a Canadian lawyer and disability advocate who works hard for the enactment of AODA. Implementing and enforcing of AODA standards will help Ontario reaches the goal of an accessible province by 2025.