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David Baker’s Comments on the Autism Programming Changes
- April 6, 2016
- David Baker
- 3 Comments
Thousands of children with autism, 5 years or age or over, who had been waitlisted for private intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) services funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) for years have been peremptorily cut off. I don’t think “crisis” is an overstatement, when describing the circumstances in which these children and their families find themselves. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw’s Emily Shepard Comments on Miscarriage as a Disability
- April 6, 2016
- BakerLaw
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Bakerlaw’s own Emily Shepard commented on the recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario interim decision which held that a miscarriage can be characterized as a disability.
Read her thoughts on the decision here (link).
Autism Funding Withdrawn for Children over the age of 5
- March 31, 2016
- Kimberly Srivastava
- 7 Comments
Our office has been contacted by dozens of parents concerned about the recently announced changes to the availability and eligibility of IBI programming for young children with autism.
For those who don’t know, children with autism thrive when supported by intensive behavioural intervention (IBI). » Read the rest
Panel Discussion on Representing Clients with Disabilities
- March 29, 2016
- BakerLaw
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The Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD) is hosting a panel discussion on representing clients with disabilities.
The panel on Providing Accessible and Quality Legal Services to Clients with Disabilities will take place at 12pm on April 8th, 2016.
The Panel will feature Andrew Astritis, Laila Demirdache and Caterina Galati. » Read the rest
David Baker Participates in the Vulnerable Persons Standard Press Conference
- March 2, 2016
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker participated in the Vulnerable Persons Standard press conference yesterday.
The Standard seeks to balance access with protection in physician-assisted death.
Check out the highlights from unveiling of the Vulnerable Persons Standard and listen to the clarifications offered by the experts involved in creating the standard. » Read the rest
Vulnerable Persons Standard
- March 1, 2016
- Kimberly Srivastava
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Key stakeholders from across Canada have come together to create the Vulnerable Persons Standard. This standard is intended to act as a guide for legislative representatives who will be drafting the laws related to physician assisted death.
“The Vulnerable Persons Standard is a series of evidence-based safeguards intended to protect the lives of Canadians. » Read the rest
Bakerlaw’s David Baker in Globe and Mail Op-Ed
- February 29, 2016
- David Baker
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Bakerlaw’s David Baker and Professor Trudo Lemmens were featured in a Globe and Mail op-ed this weekend explaining how the Federal Special Committee on physician assisted dying went beyond the scope of Carter and ignored important evidence.
You can read the piece here (link).
David Baker’s Reaction to the Federal Committee Report on Physician Assisted Dying
- February 26, 2016
- David Baker
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Watch David Baker discuss his reaction to the Federal Committee Report on physician assisted dying.
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Tune in at 1hour, 46 minutes.
To view the CBC page click here (link).
Federal Committee Report Recommendations on Physician Assisted Dying
- February 26, 2016
- Kimberly Srivastava
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The Special Joint Committee on Physician Assisted Dying reported their recommendations yesterday. Bakerlaw’s David Baker was among the witnesses who presented to the Committee during its consultation period. To review David’s submissions see our earlier blog post here (link).
The Report reaches well beyond what was contemplated by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Carter v Canada decision. » Read the rest
York-Region Transit Mobility Plus Problems
- February 10, 2016
- Kimberly Srivastava
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Our client, Ms. Angela Schinas, has multiple serious and intersecting disabilities. She is unable to use public transit, and so requires door-to-door transportation provided by Mobility Plus in York Region Transit (“YRT”).
Despite having multiple doctors’ notes which indicate that she requires door-to-door transportation, YRT has refused to provide her with the door-to-door service she requires for all of her trips. » Read the rest