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Wheelchair Basketball drop-in

Toronto Tornadoes Wheelchair Basketball Club Where: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Rd, Toronto, M4G 1R8 Drop-in: All abilities welcome Friday: 6:20pm-8:00pm Starts September 1 ... read more
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2010 JOIN Annual Conference

The Job Opportunity Information Network will be holding this year’s annual Employer Conference on November 29, 2010 at the Hilton Toronto Downtown.

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Parking Enforcement Officers Park in Tim Horton's Accessible Parking Spot

Police try to justify parking in an accessible parking space. ... read more
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Judge rules against Obama's stem cell policy

U.S. regulations expanding stem cell research have temporarily been blocked by a U.S. judge. ... read more
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Rocky Mountain Sightseeing

Friday, September 17 to Friday, September 24 Group will arrive at Camp Horizon on Friday from Toronto. ... read more
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Expansion of NeuroRecovery Network - PR Web (press release)

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Expansion of NeuroRecovery NetworkPR Web (press release)The Reeve Foundation's 2009 survey One Degree of Separation: Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury in the U ... read more
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Breathing device restores taste, smell and some freedom to paralyzed patients - MiamiHerald.com

Breathing device restores taste, smell and some freedom to paralyzed patientsMiamiHerald.comWhen successful, the new device -- FDA-approved in 2008 but just arriving in South Florida -- can wean patients ... read more
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London Relay Kick Off

Please join us on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 for a 65th Anniversary Celebration and Media Kick off at the John Labatt Centre, 99 Dundas Street, from 11:30-2pm. ... read more
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Save Ontario's diet allowance - Toronto Star

Save Ontario's diet allowanceToronto StarIn 2000, I sustained a spinal cord injury and became a wheelchair user as a result of a car accident. ... read more
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Iraq Veteran Will Be First to Get Adult Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord ... - Popular Science

SunHerald.comIraq Veteran Will Be First to Get Adult Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord ...Popular Science ... read more
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Mayoral Debate on Disability Issues - Save the Date- September22nd!

Want to hear from candidates running for Mayor what they will do to improve services for Torontonians living with disabilities? ... read more
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Geron's Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Spinal Cord Injury Have Returned - Singularity Hub (blog)

Telegraph.co.ukGeron's Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trials for Spinal Cord Injury Have ReturnedSingularity Hub (blog) ... read more
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Breakthrough - A New NBC Reality Show - 1st Episode Features Man with an SCI - Tuesday July 27

In this reality series, Tony Robbins brings his talents to the small screen as he helps everyday people complete life-changing transformations. ... read more
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Parks Forestry & Recreation Disability Research Final Report

Getting Services Right for Torontonians with Disabilities: Demographics and Service Delivery Expectations September 2008 A Research Initiative of Parks, Forestry and Recreation: ... read more
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Reasearch Study on Dating Experiences of Men with SCI

The following link is to a survey on dating experiences of men with spinal cord injuries. ... read more
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City of Toronto’s Election Accessibility Plan for 2010

July 16, 2010 I am pleased to share with you the City of Toronto’s The attached plan shows our commitment to making our services accessible to everyone in the upcoming October election. ... read more
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SkiAbility Algoma Gone Skiing!

Adaptive water skiing for persons with various disabilities. Location: Bell's Point and Diamond Lake, Desbarats Dates: July 24, August 7, 21, 28 For more information call: Diane-705 759 0333 To book your ... read more
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SCDSB Accessibility Advisory Committee release

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has extended the deadline for applications for members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to August 18, 2010.   ... read more