[ad_1] A Nova Scotia man fighting a law that limits the rights of people with intellectual disabilities won some personal freedom and claimed a major victory Tuesday as the province declared its Incompetent Persons Act invalid. Landon Webb had his “mentally incompetent” status overturned at the same hearing in Nova Scotia Supreme Court, allowing him to […]
Read MoreIncompetent Persons Act declared invalid, Landon Webb’s parents removed as guardians
Posted on June 28th, 2016 by Best Brothers Group
Despite ongoing issues, Ontario plans to reduce small business accessibility requirements – Toronto
Posted on April 20th, 2016 by Best Brothers Group
[ad_1] For most people, hailing a cab is no big deal, but Diane Bergeron has a guide dog and she says that makes all the difference. After a hotel doorman hailed a taxi for Bergeron, she said the driver refused to allow her guide dog Lucy on board. “He just said, ‘No I’m not taking […]
Read MoreLandon Webb case prompts change to N.S. law affecting people with intellectual disabilities
Posted on March 15th, 2016 by Best Brothers Group
[ad_1] The lawyer for a man who is fighting a Nova Scotia law that limits the rights of people with intellectual disabilities is welcoming word the province has waved the white flag. Susanne Litke, the lawyer for Landon Webb, said an announcement Tuesday by the provincial justice minister that her department would not oppose next […]
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