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The Access 2 Card: A PWD’s ticket to fun in some places
On Friday, I checked out Banksy 360°, which is at the Aberdeen Pavillion, until October 7th, 2022. The immersive experience is fantastic. I highly recommend checking it out if you can. If you’re a PWD, the event space is very wheelchair accessible. I had tons of space to roll around
Events big or small should be accessible to all
Events big or small should be accessible to all Let’s start with some good news. Last Thursday, I was able to get my fourth shot. The process was much easier this time. I called the pharmacy around 10:30 am, and a spot was available at noon that day. I rolled
Frankly, when it comes to PWDs, wheelchair companies and the city don’t give a damn
Some of you may remember that last week I talked about a friend that became stranded due to his chair breaking down. In the same article, I also mentioned that Para Transpo safely drove him home. I have an update on the story. Last Thursday, Francis Menard, was again heading
A broken chair in a broken system can leave you in a dangerous spot
I have a quick update regarding last week’s article. Last week, I wrote about a friend being stranded at the hospital because Para Transpo initially refused to pick her up, and Westway Taxi never showed up. A person from OC Transpo reached out to them to apologize and mentioned that the
Another broken promise to PWD from the City of Ottawa
Before I get rolling in too deep, I want to say hello. Hello and welcome, especially to those reading me for the first time. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you stick around. In case you missed reading this past Saturday’s edition of The Ottawa Citizen, there was
Please continue to wear your masks in indoor public spaces
On Saturday, Ontario removed mask mandates in public transit and healthcare settings. I should point out that all hospitals in Ottawa will continue with mask requirements. This means we will no longer be required to wear masks in public transit, healthcare settings, and indoor spaces. Here’s where things get a
My experience thusfar with trying to vote in the 2022 provincial election
Last week, I received my voters' card. At first glance, I saw the word Field House, and I assumed Elections Ontario was referring to the Bethell Field House, located at 166 Frank Street. This is where I typically vote, and I live about 10-15 minutes away, and generally, really easy
A few gentle reminders on what to do when you come across a PWD
With warmer weather here and more people getting out and about, I figured that now would be a good time to remind people how to act around people with disabilities. I wish I could just say be kind and respectful to PWD and others in general. Sadly, that doesn’t happen
With one roll at a time, we’ll get there eventually
In last week’s column, I gave detailed instructions on using the new My Para Transpo website. This week, I wanted to give a little insight and talk about my experiences with the My Para Transpo website. On February 21, 2020, online booking became a reality. In the beginning, the website
Attention city hall: Please stop ignoring Para Transpo riders
Last week, I took my first trip of 2022 on Para Transpo. While my experience on that day went smoothly, it’s not always the case. Having a positive experience with Para Transpo can almost be a reason to celebrate. For those who aren’t aware of what Para Transpo is, I’ll
28 years later: A look back at how I changed the system
ABOVE: Ryan Lythall holds the keys to his new apartment with CHEO nurse Lisa Rouleau. (Photo: Ottawa Sun, March 17, 1994) . . . but the fight continues. On March 16th, 2022, I celebrated my 28th anniversary of living independently. It wouldn’t be a big deal for most, but for me, well, I’m not
As the world keeps spinning, so do the wheels
I feel that I didn’t say enough last week about what’s happening in Ukraine. So, this week, I’ll discuss it a bit about it. I’m not an expert on the subject. I keep up with the news as much as my mental health allows me, but that seems petty to
A licence to hide the truth and ignore the real issues
After almost a month of being surrounded by truckers and police, it seems oddly quiet. I would say that things in Centretown almost feel normal again. On the other hand, what is normal? One could easily argue that there’s no such thing as normal, and I completely agree. Besides, normal
Let’s not rinse and repeat: The city needs new leadership.
It’s been almost a month since the occupation started, but it’s only been a few days since the police finally moved in. While I understand that Ottawa has a lack of officers, and they didn’t want the situation to escalate, to me, it’s a cop-out. No pun intended. As a
Struggling to make sense of how our city lost control
When typing this article, the occupation of truck drivers is still happening. Despite Ottawa and Ontario being under a state of emergency, nothing has changed. Outside of issuing tickets and a few arrests, The Ottawa Police continue to do nothing besides watching others take over our city. Our mayor continues
Stop the chaos, anxiety, sleep deprivation: We need our city back!
It’s been over a week since the trucker protests started. Let’s just call it what it is, an occupation. That seems to be the more accurate and popular term. I could also come up with other words, but I enjoy working here. It’s one of the few good things I
The convoy: How quickly we became prisoners in our homes
As I’m typing this, it’s early afternoon on a Sunday. I can hear cars and trucks honking in the distance. This has been the soundtrack to my weekend. On YouTube, people have been live-streaming what’s happening on Parliament Hill, as well as on the streets nearby. On social media, people
Ottawa refuses to believe that people with disabilities matter
This week, I want to tackle a few issues. In a way, they’re all connected, at least, in my brain. First and foremost, how about this weather? Please don’t shoot me for a lame question. We had a major snowstorm last week for those of you outside of Ottawa, and
Feeling frustrated about Covid, imagine how LTC residents feel.
Full disclosure… I’m frustrated at what seems like the world right now. Truthfully, it’s mainly at the province of Ontario and, in general, the continuation of people not thinking about others. By now, most of us have heard about the party that took place recently on a plane full of
Rolling through the holidays can be a bumpy ride at times
Don’t worry, this week, I won’t be going on and on about Covid. I want to mention one quick thing. I reached out to Ottawa Public Health to see if they have plans to offer booster shots at home. Some of you may remember that I received my second shot
As free transit rolls on, many Para Transpo riders are left behind
Last week, I talked about Para Transpo and how free transit this month would affect their riders due to a shortage of drivers. I also created the hashtag #ParaTranspoInDecember for riders to report any delays and other barriers that interfered with their trips. Since then, I have been on Para
Will it be a December to remember for Para Transpo riders — #ParaTranspoInDecember
I received a lot of feedback to my article last week about Para Transpo now offering “unlimited bookings.” By all accounts, it seems that with most of the feedback, people were skeptical, and now with free transit in December, Para Transpo riders have good reasons to be concerned. Here’s the
A reminder about free transit in December and how Para Transpo isn’t ready for it.
At least twice last week, I needed to remind my friends that public transportation will be free for the entire month of December, and that includes Para Transpo. I completely understand why some may forget or think it wouldn’t apply to Para Transpo customers. As I’ve noted before, the City
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
ODSP: A real issue that continues to be ignored
Last week, as part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, Premier Doug Ford announced an increase in the general minimum wage. If approved, the minimum wage would go from $14.35 to $15 an hour starting January 1, 2022. When news first broke out, reactions were mixed. Some were excited and looking
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