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THE OSHOW WITH LAURA BABCOCK: UNIMAGINABLE CHALLENGES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN FORD'S ONTARIO
Season 1
Episode 19
Published 1 year, 8 months ago
Description
Living on $15,000 a year on ODSP, people are unable to afford food and rent, which can lead to homelessness. They also face issues like being charged new bus fares and not having accessible sidewalks in the winter. Tim Nolan, founder of Accessibility Hamilton Alliance, discussed these challenges with host Laura Babcock. They highlighted the need for policy solutions at the municipal and provincial levels to ensure equity of choice for all Ontarians.
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