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 | 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 | Jul 12, 2023 | Accessible Communities, Accommodations
TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing up to $1.5 million this year to not-for-profits and organizations across the province so they can develop tools and educational resources to raise awareness about the value and benefits of accessibility and help make... 
by Timi | Oct 1, 2022 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accommodations, Communication Disabilities, Customer Service, Employing People with Disabilities, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Service Animals, Types of Disabilities
The customer experience is considered the top priority for restaurant owners. In designing your restaurant, you should keep in mind its accessibility for everyone. Disabled guests who dine in with their friends and families should be as comfortable and welcomed as... 
by Timi | Sep 15, 2022 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Accommodations, Public Spaces
The B.C. government is requiring certain public-sector organizations to establish their own accessibility committees to reduce barriers for people living with disabilities, effective Sept 1. The organizations include school districts, post-secondary institutions,... 
by Timi | Sep 7, 2022 | Accessible Communities, Employing People with Disabilities, Events, Hearing Disabilities, Human Rights Cases, Legislation, Up-coming Event
To position persons with disability as agents in their narratives and experts of their own experiences, event organizers commissioned professional artist Anne K Abbott to create promotional materials for the speaker series. Learn more about Abbott at...