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Accessibility barriers highlighted in Canadian disability survey
Survey questions in 2022 marked the first Canadian national inquiry into accessibility barriers. Analysts note 27 barrier types from entrances to lighting. Calgary Vancouver Ottawa study shows nearly 60 percent of public spaces are inaccessible or partially accessible. The Canada Disability Benefit Act, enacted in 2023, aims to reduce poverty and support working-age disabled people, with online intake running November to December. The disability count rose five percentage points since 2017, driven by aging, mental health issues among youth and workers.
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Walkus
Statistics Canada
Susan Wallace
University of Calgary
Canada