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Disabled get new accessibility standard

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WATERLOO REGION — New provincial standards to improve customer service for people with disabilities is a good change, but just a start to making Ontario accessible to all residents, says the head of a local disability support group.

“It’s great. It’s the first step,” said Bil Smith, executive director of the Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region, which helps people with disabilities gain greater independence, opportunities and acceptance.

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