by Timi | Jun 30, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accommodations, Environmental
In 2017, Tacoma, Washington, declared an emergency. The city’s growing unhoused population was becoming more and more unsustainable, with dozens of sites threatening public health and safety, officials argued, including the “Tacoma Jungle,” an encampment of dozens of...
by Timi | Jun 30, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities
In today’s fast-paced work environment, diversity and inclusion have taken centre stage, and among these, disability inclusion is a crucial aspect that deserves our full attention. Ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities enriches our...
by Timi | Jun 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Physical Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
Google is unveiling a slew of accessibility updates while also announcing new efforts to support people with disabilities creating content online. The technology giant said recently that it will enhance features aimed at those with blindness or low vision, individuals...
by Timi | Jun 28, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Legislation, Physical Disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world unprecedentedly, highlighting both vulnerabilities and strengths within societies and organizations. Among the many lessons learned, the critical importance of disability inclusion stands out with striking clarity. As we...
by Timi | Jun 11, 2024 | Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers, Types of Disabilities
This article will explore the importance of empowering people with disabilities in leadership roles and explore practical strategies to support their advancement. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering diversity and inclusion isn’t just...
