by Trish Robichaud | Jun 16, 2017 | Accommodations
An innovative local pilot project that has created publicly-available mobility device charging stations is being recognized provincially. The City of Sarnia and the County of Lambton are set to receive the Municipal Accessibility Award by the Ontario Municipal Social...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 15, 2017 | All, Business Case for Accessibility, Employing People with Disabilities
One of the most tangible benefits of embracing diversity and inclusion is a company’s ability to attract a broader pool of qualified talent. Paolo Gaudiano and Ellen Hunt , CONTRIBUTORS Conversations about being more inclusive in the workplace focus mostly on gender...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 14, 2017 | "AccessTALK with Trish" Radio Show
AccessTALK with Trish – radio episode [spp-player][spp-transcript]Or CLICK HERE to download transcript [rev_slider alias=”shirley-edwards”] Shirley Edwards, experienced caregiver, daughter and mother, has crossed countless barriers and challenged the...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 12, 2017 | Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Employing People with Disabilities
While people with disabilities still struggle to find a job, many employers are introducing positive new strategies to support a diverse workforce Despite making up nearly a fifth of the population, people with disabilities are drastically under-represented in the...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 10, 2017 | Business Case for Accessibility, Employing People with Disabilities
National Organizations and Corporate Leaders Convene to Discuss Workplace Inclusion Pittsburgh, PA, May 10, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Disability Institute (NDI), in partnership with Kessler Foundation and Poses Family Foundation, today assembled corporate...
