by Timi | Nov 19, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Transportation, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Government Publications, Legislation
This interview with Stephanie Cadieux, chief accessibility officer for the Government of Canada, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from AccelerateGOV, taking place in Ottawa on 21 October. Stephanie will take part in a panel session on making...
by Timi | Oct 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Physical Barriers
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Oct 24, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Legislation, Medical Technology, Mental Health Disabilities
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Information & Communications
As companies scrambled to adapt to lockdowns and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, many discovered the efficiency and flexibility that remote work can offer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by January 2021, 15% of private...
by Timi | Aug 28, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, disability inclusion has become a critical component of a diverse and thriving business environment. Organizations that embrace disability inclusion not only enhance their talent pool but also foster a culture of equity and...
by Timi | Aug 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Physical Disabilities
Building a disability inclusive workplace isn’t just about hiring people with disabilities. To foster a workplace that’s truly inclusive of people with disabilities, employers should ensure every worker has access to equal opportunities to learn, succeed, advance, and...
