Mayoral Debate on Disability Issues
How will Toronto's next mayor create a more inclusive and accessible city? That's the top question at the Mayoral Debate on Disability Issues on September 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. Have a question for John Tory or Olivia Chow? Tweet our reporters Gina @ginawicentowich or David @vidchen.
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Next question: increasing taxes to accommodate people with disabilities.by Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:32:53 PM
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"I would prefer to see property taxes at a lower rate of inflation." @johntoryTOby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:33:18 PM
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Tory is discussing how this room may feel that tax increases are acceptable, while others may not agree & we need to take this into account.by Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:34:17 PM
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"I believe we need honesty. If we need something we need to pay for it. Those that can pay more should. Taxes should be progressive." Chowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:35:35 PM
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"At the end of the day, it's action that speaks louder than words. We need to put money where our mouth is." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:36:43 PM
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#Chow 's turn. Says #Tory said nothing bout getting money for TTC accessibility. City needs a plan #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:36:47 PM
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Last sum up by candidates: @johntoryTO and @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:37:11 PM
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"I'm proud to say I've been involved w/ many different organizations across the city, including advocating for those w/ disabilities." Toryby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:38:07 PM
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#Tory I'm closing- look what I've done in private sector, on my own time, as a volunteer #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:38:13 PM
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"From autism, to paraplegic association to assisted living because I rally behind the idea that no one should get left behind." @johntoryTOby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:38:36 PM
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"Gov can do something but not everything. Must be a priority. Helping those with disabilities is at the top of my list." @johntoryTOby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:39:00 PM
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#Tory - gov't needs to do stuff. But we need to get the rest of city, the private sector to help #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:39:18 PM
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End of the "debate part" @johntoryTO leaving early. Chow to stay to till 3pm #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:40:55 PM
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Woman asking question says "she hopes Chow is the next mayor of Toronto."by Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:41:53 PM
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"I understand how fearful and afraid you feel." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:42:37 PM
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"Know that there are other people that the feel the same way. There are others not getting the services they need and want." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:43:05 PM
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"The ombudsman has a choice to investigate your situation and see what needs to be done." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:43:48 PM
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Autism advocate has next question. Says she is very disappointed @johntoryTO left.by Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:44:34 PM
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Q: How do you make services more accessible for people/adults with ASD? #SonianNews #TOpoli #disabilities #debateby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:45:27 PM
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Autism advocate - how well you make services to more accessible for ASD? Especially for adults #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:45:32 PM
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"That's a great question. I don't know how to answer it besides saying the city has many grants available." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:45:53 PM
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"If you can get a bit of financial support that will help. I think it's important ppl live in the community- not segregated." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:47:30 PM
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by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:47:31 PM
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Still lot's of audience members w/ questions. Time is running out. #Soniannews #disabilities #debateby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:48:17 PM
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Next Q: Academic institutions accommodating those with disabilitiesby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:48:51 PM
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Ryerson student: how will you ensure disability policies in universities be honored and respected #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:49:04 PM
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"Instead of equal opportunities we need to talk about equal outcome." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:49:07 PM
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"We need to look at who graduates, gets housing, gets jobs." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:49:25 PM
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"It's not just a process. You have my pledge I will always look at equal outcome so everyone can be successful." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:50:08 PM
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"I would like to have more of this dialogue. It's incredible all of the people here with different abilities can come together here." Chowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:50:56 PM
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"I have the experience to get things done. I take action." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:51:12 PM
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"The Sesame Street song- one of these things is not like the others. I am not like Mr. Tory or Mr. Ford." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:52:15 PM
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"I will set targets, funding and tell you where the money is coming from. We will have action. That's my pledge to you." @oliviachowby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:52:42 PM
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#Chow in closing - i helped make 911 accessible in different languages. Made good food available in school #Topoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:52:49 PM
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Loud applause for @oliviachow final speech. Lot of support for her in this room. #TOpoli #disabilities #debateby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:53:08 PM
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Henderson: "go out and vote"
And that concludes my live tweeting for @theryersonian #SonianNews #TOpoli live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_…by David Chen via twitter 9/22/2014 6:53:35 PM -
Thank you for following my coverage of the mayoral disabilities debate. You can see a recap at live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Mayoral_… #TOpoliby Gina Wicentowich via twitter 9/22/2014 6:54:04 PM