AT Banter Podcast Episode 191 - Last Virus Episode, We Promise

Well it’s another week and most of us here on the planet are still in some level of stay at home or lock down. COVID-19 is all most people are still talking about and that includes many advocate and members of the Disability Community. Rick, Rob, and Steve discuss several of the latest news stories about how COVID-19 is impacting the community and postulate on what might happen once things return to normal. But on the upside, we give away a hockey jersey.

Show Notes

We’re Proving Remote Work Is Possible. That’s Good News for People with Disabilities
https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/04/09/Remote-Work-and-Disability/

The coronavirus crisis proves reasonable workplace accessibility has been possible all along
https://qz.com/work/1830548/coronavirus-is-making-the-workplace-more-accessible/

COVID-19's isolated world is the norm for people with disabilities
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/covid-19-isolation-disabilities/

Concerns being raised about Ontarians with disabilities during COVID-19
https://www.kitchenertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/concerns-being-raised-about-ontarians-with-disabilities-during-covid-19-2236397

People with disabilities are the forgotten vulnerable community in the age of COVID-19
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/491616-people-with-disabilities-are-the-forgotten-vulnerable 

The Coronavirus Response Shows How Crucial Accessibility Is
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/amymeng/coronavirus-working-from-home-disability-accessibility

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