Disabled people at risk because of CCOC mismanagement

 To the average city dweller living in a high-rise apartment building, an elevator service interruption disrupts day-to-day life: taking the groceries up the stairs or small children in strollers down the stairs is a lot more complicated; moving heavier items like appliances or furniture becomes almost impossible. Life is at

Feeling like a stranger in an able-bodied city

 ABOVE: The crosswalk at Pretoria and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. (PHOTO: OLM STAFF) Let’s start with some good news. The warmer weather has finally arrived here in Ottawa, which means I’ve been out and about recently. That’s the good news. Shall we say the bad news or the bad part is

My picks for best wheelchair accessible patios on Elgin Street

 ABOVE:  Al's Steakhouse’s rear patio looks beautiful but more importantly, it has wheelchair ramps on both sides. Last Friday, Ontario entered phase one of reopening. This meant that restaurants and patios would be allowed to open for business again. However, for a patio to remain open, they must follow specific rules.

PWD — more than meets the eye

 If you’re anything like me, you’re probably tired of hearing about the “C” word, and I’m not talking about cancer. This week, I’m taking a much-needed break from mentioning the “C” word. Recently, I received a new piece of medical equipment. I received a portable stand for my ventilator and

Perceptions & misconceptions: We may be different, but we’re just like you

 What’s your first thought when you come across a person using a wheelchair or another mobility device? Do you think of us as just another person, or do you view us as less or more of a person only because we appear and do things differently? In part one of

Putting the “Science” in “Science Fiction” – Professor X

 Professor Charles Xavier, better known as Professor X, is the founder of the Marvel X-Men team and is one of the most powerful telepaths in the Marvel universe. Telepathy is the ability to perceive another person's thoughts, often by hearing or seeing them, and is a fairly common ability in