by Trish Robichaud | Nov 7, 2017 | Accessible Parking
Over 1,300 misused permits seized last year, CBC Toronto has learned By John Lancaster, Michael Smee, CBC News Abuse of special parking permits for people with disabilities has become so pervasive that on many downtown Toronto streets almost all vehicles display one,...
by Trish Robichaud | Nov 4, 2017 | All, Company Culture
“It became equally clear that across all our programs, the specific outcomes and goals we’re working to achieve simply cannot be accomplished without addressing the needs, concerns, and priorities of people with disabilities” ~~ Ford Foundation Noorain...
by Trish Robichaud | Oct 31, 2017 | Accessible Education
Hansen said universities have done a lot of work to help admit and ensure students with disabilities graduate, but they can now step that effort up with help to give those students jobs. Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Canadian universities have done a...
by Trish Robichaud | Oct 30, 2017 | Assistive Technology & Devices
Smart home products are connected via Wi-Fi to other things in the home; they can be controlled remotely by a touch panel or an app on a device. By Debbie Carlson, Chicago Tribune Smart home products are often marketed for their convenience, but the technology also...
by Trish Robichaud | Oct 30, 2017 | Disability Statistics
Just 21 percent of people with disabilities tell human resource departments they have a disability How many people in your office have a disability? If you’re in the US, about 30 percent of college-educated employees working full time in white-collar jobs have...
