BCIT Research: CSA Wheelchair Lifts survey

May 5, 2022 by DABC

Project poster, which is also available to download in PDF format at the bottom of this post.
BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology‘s Applied Research, MAKE+ Team is conducting a project for the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) that aims to provide recommendations for improvements to standards for wheelchair lifts. They are hopeful this will lead to some positive changes in the accessibility and usability of these devices.

As part of this work, the team is hoping to get feedback on wheelchair users’ experiences using platform lifts through a short online survey.

Take the survey here: https://ca.research.net/r/bcitlifts.

Download a PDF of the project poster here:

https://disabilityalliancebc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BCIT-Lifted-Survey-Poster.pdf.

Research project on human rights in mental health care

May 5, 2022 by DABC

Have you had experiences with the mental health system and hospitalization? Share your voice!

A group of researchers and community collaborators are interested in learning more about people’s experiences related to mental health, hospitalization and the Mental Health Act, such as, involuntary detainment & treatment, use of restraints or seclusion.

They would also like to hear about stigmatizing and discriminatory practices in mental health based on experiences of colonization, racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, ageism, poverty and homelessness. These conversations will be led by a Peer Researcher who shares these experiences.

Participants must be 18 or older. Participants receive $50 and snacks and refreshments.

This research supports an international research project (Canada, Kenya, and Australia) that is aiming to develop mental health services that enhance human rights and equity.

Participants attending the in-person session are asked to please wear a mask.

Interested? Contact Abe Joseph and Anita David at: rhrsj@yorku.ca.

Download the poster.

Province Introduces Anti-Racism Data Act

May 5, 2022 by DABC

From the Province’s news release:

“As a step to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour, the Province is introducing the anti-racism data act.

Data collected under the act will help identify gaps in programs and services, and allow government to better meet the needs of Indigenous, Black and racialized British Columbians. The act is the first of its kind in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples.”

Read the full news release here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0027-000673.