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Level Playing Field

2 hours ago

“ 'PBS Kids aims to reach all kids, but we have a special focus on supporting those kids that need it most ... As a public broadcaster, we’ve always felt a deep responsibility to uphold #representation and #inclusiveness in our content, including how that content is accessed and consumed'...

"#PBS has been creating #accessible children’s television for nearly half a century. Their mission began in 1972, when Boston-based WGBH began airing programming that included #closedcaptioning. That first step has led to a myriad of other opportunities for the network in the decades since. These range from accessible games such as The Cat in the Hat Builds That and streaming video to diverse Sesame Street characters as the autistic girl, Julia, and much more...

" '#PBSKids is committed to #diversity and #inclusion, helping children of all abilities learn and grow. The PBS Kids Adaptive Apparel Collection is purpose-driven to help empower children, encourage independence and promote creative expression'...

" 'We are proud to showcase characters in our programming who present a range of abilities, whether situational, temporary, or permanent' "

Learn more here: www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2020/05/20/for-pbs-kids-accessibility-and-representation-are-to...

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Level Playing Field

2 days ago

"A new advice line set up to help Albertans with physical #disabilities and injuries connect with rehabilitation advice during the #pandemic is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada. As restrictions were put in place to control the spread of #COVID19, many people became increasingly isolated and clinic closures meant they lost access to crucial therapies.

"The toll-free phone line (1-833-379-0563), set up by Alberta Health Services (AHS), is staffed by health-care providers such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists and operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

" 'We know that if we can't provide those services it can have a dramatic and negative impact on the health of individuals,' said #AHS vice-president Sean Chilton.

" 'This is one of many solutions we believe can help people as we work through the difficulties that the COVID-19 pandemic has created.'

"The advice line is set up to support a range of Albertans, over the age of 18, including:

- those with existing health conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints – including those awaiting or recovering from surgery;
- those who have existing neurological conditions including Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, MS, brain injury, and stroke;
- (and) those who are recovering from COVID-19.

" 'The advice line is intended to give callers information about activities, exercise that might help with their physical concerns, strategies to manage day-to-day activities. #rehabilitation services that might be open for in-person or virtual visits, and connect them with community-based organizations as well as with their primary care physicians.' "

Learn more from CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ahs-support-advice-line-physiotherapy-covid-alberta-health-care-1....

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