Carla Qualthrough, Ottawa's minister responsible for Canadians with disabilities, announced a series of national discussions on the first national accessibility legislation. But today it’s called innovation,” said Qualtrough, 44, Canada’s federal minister of sport and first-ever minister responsible for people with disabilities. The human rights lawyer, former Paralympian and world championship swimming medalist is helping Canadians think about disability in a new way as she crafts the country’s first national accessibility legislation. Article Continued BelowThe government has received more than 700 submissions since online consultations on the new law began in July. Canada is late to the table when it comes to accessibility legislation.

Source: thestar August 27, 2016 21:36 UTC