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NBCPD was founded BY and FOR people with disabilities, with a board with a Board consistently comprised of 80% of this community. CPHNB est fondée PAR et POUR des personnes handicapées, avec un conseil d'administration composé à 80 % de cette communauté.

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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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CALL TO ACTION! Modernizing New Brunswick's Residential Tenancies Act - NBCPD
The Government of New Brunswick is seeking your valuable feedback as we work to modernize the Residential Tenancies Act.  Click below to take the survey now.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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Featured Article: NB Update: Low-income woman with disabilities forced from her home by surging energy prices | NBCC researchers complete accessibility study - NBCPD
From NB Media Coop “Last week, NB Power won another rate increase at the Energy and Utilities Board. The exact rate hike hasn’t yet been determined, but it’s expected to […]
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Important petition from The New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities. Please sign and share! www.change.org/p/create-inc...
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Create income-tested electricity rates for NB /Établir des tarifs d’électricité progressif
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
So very important! www.nbcpd.org/review-panel...
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Review panel written hearing on the lack of accessible housing in Canada - NBCPD
The National Housing Council (NHC) wants to hear from you!  Review panels are mandated by the National Housing Strategy Act. They are required to hold a hearing that is open […]
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities to Host NB Power Review Team at November 9th Coffee Chat! Stay Tuned!
NBCPD will be welcoming the NB Power Review Panel at a special (virtual) Coffee Chat on Sunday, November 9th at 7pm via Zoom. Their members, the disabled population in general and the organizations th...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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New Plain Language Standard from Accessible Standards Canada
"A new CAN/ASC-3.1:2025 Plain Language standard has been published by Accessibility Standards Canada. This standard provides a legal and practical framework for all federally regulated organizations t...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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Our Condolences - Passing of Mrs Lorraine Silliphant
NBCPD is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of advocate & mentor, Mrs. Lorraine Silliphant. In her lifelong dedication to Inclusion Canada, Inclusion NB, and Inclusion Fredericton, Mrs. Silliph...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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Sign This Accessible Housing Petition!
We, the undersigned, urge the federal and provincial governments to ensure that a meaningful portion of the 4,000 prefabricated homes being constructed under the Build Canada Homes initiative are full...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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Accessible Parking: Is It Time For the Country to Rethink the Sign?
Read our featured opinion and give it some thought. We want to know what you think. Do you think it's time for the country to start thinking more broadly when it comes to the accessibility sign? Or do...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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How Many Spoons Do You Have?
This video helps explain the concept of "Spoons" - a metaphor for energy used during the day in the life of a person with disabilities. This was created to help explain why sometimes we just cannot; w...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
You are missing out on an interesting discussion on our website! Join in as we talk about an increasingly present problem in cities across the province. Leave your comments directly on our website, below the article. www.nbcpd.org/have-escoote...
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We Want Your Comments! Have eScooters Become Problematic For People with Various Type of Disabilities?
NBCPD weighs in. We have opened comments on this article in our blog. Please comment directly below the article.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Hey New Brunswick! There are 35.3% of us with disabilities in this province. Send in your photos wearing a red shirt to info@nbcpd.org. The end goal is to make our logo into a mosaic style collage which we will use during Disability Pride Month (July). www.nbcpd.org/event/nbcpd-...
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Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All
NBCPD is set to celebrate the week of National AccessAbility Week from May 26 to June 1st with various online activities to be announced.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
NBCPD's NAAW activities revealed! Must be a member to participate.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
In  our efforts to put the focus on our members and their challenges, abilities and accomplishments, we bring to you - for the 3rd year - the popular NBCPD Know Me Campaign. Get to know and celebrate who we are with pride, including our disabilities. Today, we feature Mike Parker.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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AHN - Accessible Housing Network - A Video Series by Shelley Petit
NBCPD showcases a video series about Universal Design and how it would benefit evreyone in Canada, not just those who currently have a disability.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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Federal Election Report Card
NBCPD grades the political parties based on how they adress disability issues in their platform. Safe to say, nobody will be recruited to an ivy league college anytime soon.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Call To Action! Add Your Voice Today!
Members of NBCPD want to know which candidates and leaders will support ending legistlated poverty of persons with disabilities and support creating TRUE legistlated accessibility. Click below to add ...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Graphic credits: disabledbysociety.com/
Description: Image has black background and features 9 brightly coloured squares with silhouette figures. At the top of image the text reads: I'm Disabled, That Doesn't Mean You Need To: and than Each square has a different message, as follows: Change Your Tone,  Talk To The Person With Me, Feel Sorry For Me, Help Without Being Asked, Touch Without Consent, Avoid Interaction, Over Explain Simple Simple, Act Uncomfortable, and Make Assumptions...  At the top right the logo Disabled by Society
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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Featured article: "The legal profession isn't built for disabilities, and it needs to change, says former lawyer" from canadianlawyermag.com
"The legal profession is structured around perfectionism and the principle of "survival of the fittest," which leaves little room for people with disabilities, says Lindsey Mazza, a former practising ...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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Call To Action! Go Fragrance-Free Now!
The New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities encourages you to sign this petition now! Ask the Government of Québec to establish a fragrance-free policy in all health care facilities acros...
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Join us for the first NBCPD Lunch & Learn, featuring March of Dimes. Date: March 11th Time: Noon (AST)
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David Coon @davidcoonmla.ca · 19/02/2025
Des produits chimiques éternels toxiques ont été découverts dans l'approvisionnement en eau de Slemon Park, à l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Les résidents sont obligés d'acheter de l'eau embouteillée en raison de la contamination par les SPFA, 1/2
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Check us out! Subscribe to our Events Calendar! www.nbcpd.org/events/
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Events Archive - NBCPD
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Keep up with us, subscribe to our Events Calendar! Hope to see you at some of our virtual events! www.nbcpd.org/events/
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Events Archive - NBCPD
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This coming Sunday, at 7pm, the 2024 Canadian National Gold Medalist will share some of her experiences. Come chat with her! Registration required. Please register by following this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Poster has a dark blue background with white text. To the left is a photo of Chistel, smiling and wearing her gold metal. Text is the same as content of post.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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Students say they faced discrimination at UNB law school, filing complaints
NBCPD features an article from CBC about a Law student from UNB who is filing a Human Right's complaint over accommodations at the university.
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This is a AI generated graffic a a colourful and round tree. It has a large dark brown trunk and it is decorated with various sized round ornements that each depict a type of disability. On the trunk there is a sign and the sign says "Welcome to our inclusive world".
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NBCPD / CPHNB @nbcoalition.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
If you are serious about fighting for your rights as a person with a disability in the province of New Brunswick, become a member of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with disabilities. Check us out and join for free! www.nbcpd.org
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We are here to be your voice, we are here to be your strength when you feel there is no more fight left in you. We will keep fighting for you when you can’t.
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