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10 storiesnewest firstlatest October 2, 2026
Eight disability groups have called for an Ombudsman investigation into the Manitoba public trustee over alleged failures to make essential decisions for adults with intellectual disabilities.
An autistic student was expelled from a Montreal college after being denied a French-language exemption, leading to criticism of Quebec's accommodation process. Advocates are calling for reforms to ensure clearer, more consistent exemptions for disabled students.
The Saratoga Bridges nonprofit's annual Golf Classic in August 2026 raised over $60,000, which will be allocated to local disability programs in the Saratoga community.
Saratoga Bridges raised over $60,000 at its July 27 golf classic at McGregor Links, directing the funds to programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ASSAM, a Montreal nonprofit, provides guided cycling, walking, kayaking and cross‑country skiing for visually impaired athletes, promoting inclusive sport participation in the city.
The J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic held on July 27 at McGregor Links raised over $60,000 for Saratoga Bridges' Arc chapter, funding programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Saratoga Bridges and Arc New York raised over $60,000 at the 23rd annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic in Saratoga Springs, directing the money to under‑funded programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quebec has revived a provincial disability support program to address criticism of its earlier version, acknowledging that about 21% of residents live with a disability.
Quebec’s government relaunched a disability support program on July 27, 2026 after criticism, noting that 21% of its residents have a disability. The restart aims to address earlier shortcomings and better serve a significant portion of the population.
Quebec's government has relaunched its disability support program after criticism of the earlier version, aiming to better serve the roughly 21% of residents living with disabilities.
