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 | Nov 30, 2023 | Accessible Entrances, Accessible Transportation, Accommodations, Air Travel
United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the...
by Timi | Jul 30, 2023 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Retail, Assistive Technology & Devices, Visual Disabilities
Nadia Mattiazzo remembers going to her regular café one day back in 2016 and trying to buy a cup of coffee. To her shock and dismay, she found there was no way she could pay for it. Mattiazzo, who is blind, said the café had installed a new eftpos machine overnight...
by Timi | Dec 3, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accommodations, AODA Compliance, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
As the pandemic lingers, Canadian employers are experiencing a human resources crunch, now commonly referred to as “The Great Resignation” or more aptly, “The Great Restructuring.” Adequate staffing and training are a significant challenge for many employers. But this...
