An advocate for increased accessibility in Hamilton admits that it has “been a struggle” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mohawk College student services representative Anthony Frisina, who uses a wheelchair, says the reduction of transit services in Hamilton has also caused some difficulty for people who need to get from point A to B.
Frisina says other services people with disabilities rely on have been reduced, causing some people to feel isolated, which has affected their mental health.
Despite the challenges, Frisina says the City of Hamilton has been moving in the right direction in the last number of years in terms of addressing the challenges people with disabilities endure.