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ALS Treatment Access Must Keep Pace with Advances in Research and Care
For Canadians living with the SOD1 genetic variant of ALS, access to this new therapy is having a positive impact. In July of 2023, Pam Skinner learned she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord to die. Over time, people with ALS...
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Indigenous Kidney Care: An Urgent Call for Change
Indigenous Peoples face higher rates of kidney disease and barriers to care. Closing the gaps requires listening to communities and investing in equitable care. Imagine receiving a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis that requires specialized treatment. What might mean a subway ride or short drive in a city can become a 900 kilometre journey, taking ...
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Why Accessibility Shouldn’t Be Seen as Just a Check Box
This Canadian company prioritizes human-written captioning over AI-generated captions, and encourages organizations to think of captioning as more than a check box. Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly changed the way we operate as a society. In many cases, it has added to the human experience, making certain tasks easier or more manageable. However, just because AI exists, it...
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How Canada’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Enables Fair Access
Ensuring Canadians can access the medicines they need starts with a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain built through collaboration. Patient access and health equity are key priorities that guide Canada’s health care system. Both depend on a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain. “The pharmaceutical supply chain is an essential part of Canada’s health care system because access to medicines...
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Build A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere
On International Day of Sign Languages, we celebrate sign languages as human rights and call for a world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Sign language is more than communication Every day, millions of deaf people around the world use sign languages to communicate, learn, work, build relationships and participate in their communities. National sign languages are not simply...
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Bob Rumball: Providing Opportunities for Deaf in Communication-Rich Environment
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf provides critical support to deaf communities through all phases of their lives. As a deaf person, navigating a world where most people don’t know sign language can be challenging. That’s why organizations that provide accessible and community-focused support for the Deaf are a critical lifeline. One of those is the Bob...
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Lighthouse for a New Era of Deaf Arts and Culture
This Canadian nonprofit highlights the beauty of Deaf art, providing a Deaf space designed to inspire the next generation of Deaf talent. For centuries, art has played a pivotal role in connecting communities, sharing history and telling stories. It’s a language all its own, transcending natural barriers and bringing people together from all walks of...
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Building a More Accessible Toronto Pearson
Toronto Pearson’s services and programs help Deaf and hard-of-hearing travellers, plus passengers with other disabilities, navigate the airport more comfortably. Travelling can be stressful for anyone, from making sure you arrive at the airport on time and navigating security to finding your gate before boarding begins. For people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well...
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Awareness of Options to Protect Hearing Health Is Important for Adults
Changes in hearing can affect your everyday life. Be proactive about your hearing health through regular checks. As they go about their busy lives, many adults may be unaware of changes in their hearing. “Because hearing loss is often very gradual, people may not notice it or unknowingly compensate through things like focusing harder on...
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How Accessible, Deaf-Led Services Are Making a Difference Across Canada
This Canadian Island may be small in population size, but it’s making big strides when it comes to accessibility and Deaf-led social services. For the Deaf community, a lack of access to ‘commonplace’ social services has sadly become the ‘norm’. Organizations and associations simply don’t accommodate for Deaf people the way they do the hearing population. For over 20 years, the...