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Greg Reader - 
August 30, 2019 |
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Mary Grande - 
October 30, 2018 |
Good report. Does not factor in well enough the cost versus potential gains for individual businesses especially small business over the long run |
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Lukas Grey - 
September 30, 2018 |
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Fairuz Haque - 
August 1, 2018 |
Seems relevant in an area where there is not a lot information available. I also appreciate the fact that it is free. |
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Eric Gent - 
June 26, 2018 |
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Hemant Sud - 
May 4, 2018 |
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Marcia O'Connor - 
April 16, 2018 |
Relevant data and evidence on the importance of improving the physical environment. |
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Jill Campbell - 
March 28, 2018 |
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Simon Cloutier - 
March 7, 2018 |
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Kristyna M - 
March 5, 2018 |
Thanks! |
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Lance Lattrulo - 
March 1, 2018 |
I applaud your effort to address the issues surrounding disability in society but I think the study has errors.
1.) Reliance on Statistics Canada information; The issue here is that there are substantial flaws in this data set, these errors are identified by the United Nations Convention most recent report on Canada 2017 which noted (2.) Article 31 (UNCRPD) Report on Canada 2017; Section. C ‘Statistics and Data Collection’ '53.The Committee is concerned that the State party does not have up-to-date quantitative and qualitative data on the situation of persons with disabilities and the enjoyment of their human rights.' As an example look at the percentage of persons with disabilities in Quebec, this number is substantially lower than any other province due to the method of determination by the province. 2.) Definition of a disability; Although this may not be fully understood, your definition of disability resembles a medical model when it should be identifying the issues using a human rights model. An example of this is limiting your report to 'physical disabilities' and not being inclusive of intellectual disabilities. 3.) Sample size too small and narrow; Your own admission that the age group, education level, and employment status of the sample group did not reflect the averages associated with this population as a whole. 4.) Focus on street furniture (architecture)and physical accessibility; The barriers to employment are far more complex than how you arrange furniture or provide ramps. Issues such as transportation, housing, and a better understanding of disability issues in the workplace will have a much better ROI and unemployment levels of disabled persons in the workplace. Having said that, the narrow focus of this report missed an opportunity to better understand the obstacles to employment and participation in society. In conclusion, I think the positive social and economic value to society is far greater than you determine in this report. |
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