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 | Apr 22, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Recreation, Accessible Retail, Accessible Transportation, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
In a world striving for inclusivity, it’s imperative to recognize and address the barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in society. Accessible infrastructure goes beyond physical accommodations; it’s about fostering a... 
by Timi | Mar 23, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Legislation
The province is set to table legislation in the spring that aims to improve accessibility for those with disabilities, but advocates say the plan misses the mark. The legislation emphasizes what’s called “universal design,” which means everything —... 
by Timi | Feb 28, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Recreation, Accessible Transportation, Physical Barriers, Systemic Barriers
In a world striving for inclusivity, it’s imperative to recognize and address the barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in society. Accessible infrastructure goes beyond physical accommodations; it’s about fostering a... 
by Timi | Dec 8, 2023 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Physical Disabilities
Luca ‘Lazylegz’ Patuelli says elevator, escalator were out of order — and no staff knew what to do. Luca Patuelli, a dancer known as Lazylegz, says he’s used to navigating a world that isn’t always designed with accessibility in mind. Born with... 
by Timi | Aug 15, 2023 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, AODA Training, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the journey towards true diversity and inclusion has taken center stage across industries and organizations. One vital aspect of this journey is disability inclusion – a commitment to ensuring that every individual,...