OPINION: Canada has set an ambitious goal to become a “barrier-free society” by 2040. A new approach could help us get there Written by Sunil Johal
Sep 14, 2023
According to the World Health Organization, around 16 per cent of the world’s population – just over 1 billion people – are living with a disability. In Canada, research shows, up to 30 per cent of Canadians are living with a disability. That includes people with mental-health conditions, mobility issues, and loss of sight or hearing. It also includes people who may not fall under traditional definitions of disability, such as those with autoimmune or other chronic conditions.