News Items tag as: Kamloops accessibility

Social work degree gives Kamloops woman skills to advocate, but not employment
November 29, 2021 - 7:00 AM

Trish Rhode has been advocating for herself for twenty years, and having a degree in social work made her even more effective.
Kamloops adds two more audible signals to the city centre
August 11, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - If you hear it, you can cross.
Kamloops woman wants to ramp up access to city's buildings
July 06, 2016 - 7:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A local woman wants to make Kamloops more accessible.
STAHN: Accessibility in Kamloops can only be understood by trying someone else's shoes
January 30, 2016 - 9:51 AM

That old adage about walking a mile in someone’s shoes? It’s true, especially when it helps you realize just how inaccessible some places truly are for those with physical disabilities.
Wheelchair accessible taxis don't need councillors' encouragement
January 21, 2016 - 11:40 AM

KAMLOOPS - Local taxis companies don't need Kamloops city council's encouragement to meet the demand for wheelchair accessable cabs.
Wheelchair accessible taxis on Kamloops council's agenda
January 19, 2016 - 11:45 AM

KAMLOOPS - A motion set to come before Kamloops city council tomorrow, Jan. 18, will encourage the two local taxi companies to keep their wheelchair accessible cabs on the roads “24/7.”
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Only 10 per cent of Kelowna rental building permits are affordable housing
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Social work degree gives Kamloops woman skills to advocate, but not employment