N.S. news: Report on disabilities released
The Nova Scotia government is following through on a five-year plan to address systemic discrimination against people with disabilities, according to a new report.
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The Nova Scotia government is following through on a five-year plan to address systemic discrimination against people with disabilities, according to a new report.
HALIFAX - A disability rights advocate is raising questions about the Nova Scotia government's assertion Monday that it is making substantial progress in implementing a five-year plan to ensure people
Vicky Levack, who sits on the board of the Disability Rights Coalition, says the government's one-year progress report shows it is moving in the right direction, but she says the province can't ignore the fact that it failed to reach a key deadline earlier this year.
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Harsh criticism is being directed towards the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia after a worker who was paralyzed on-the-job spoke out about the delays he's experiencing when it comes to receiving support.