Working to Improving Wheelchair Accessibility During Winter

 Several people in the PWD community are impacted each winter by the city of Ottawa's poor snow removal service. Our already limited mobility becomes even more complicated when the roads, driveways, and sidewalks are icy and snow-covered. Many are forced to limit their daily activities or cannot leave their home.

Meeting with OC Transpo General Manager Renee Amilcar and Management

 Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with OC Transpo General Manager Renee Amilcar. Sally Thomas invited me from Ottawa Transit Riders. Laura Shantz, also from Ottawa Transit Riders, was also present. With Renee Amilcar were Rami El Feghali, Pat Scrimgeour, and Lisa Bishop-Spencer. Before I dive

Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane Should be Wheelchair Accessible

 During the summer months, Ottawa comes alive with festivals. So far, I’ve attended RBC Bluesfest, the Fringe Festival, ​​and the Buskers Festival. Still to come is CityFolk, which takes place from September 13th to 17th. One festival that I didn’t attend was the Nostalgia Music Festival, which took place this

Continuing my discussion on ODSP. Their rules need to be changed.

 In my last article, I discussed Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and gave a brief example of how ODSP falls way short of providing enough money to meet people’s needs. Shortly after the article came out, I received messages from people sharing their stories, along with suggestions of other topics