by Timi | Jan 30, 2025 | Invisible Disabilities, Accessible Transportation, Barriers, Canadian Transport Agency, Physical Barriers, Public Spaces, Systemic Barriers, Transportation
Removing accessibility barriers to travel is a topic that is getting some much needed discussion. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is an initiative aiming to help those with “invisible” or “hidden” disabilities — issues that may not be obvious during a...
by Timi | Nov 30, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employment, Physical Barriers, Public Spaces, Systemic Barriers
A workplace that is accessible and barrier-free is essential for ensuring that every employee can work comfortably and effectively. From individuals with physical disabilities to people with sensory disabilities, all employees deserve to have a workspace that is...
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 | Sep 27, 2024 | Barriers, Systemic Barriers
Disabilities present challenges to millions of people around the world. While some disabilities are harder to overcome than others, there are some pretty remarkable stories out there of people who didn’t let their disabilities keep them from achieving great things....
by Timi | Jun 11, 2024 | Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers, Types of Disabilities
This article will explore the importance of empowering people with disabilities in leadership roles and explore practical strategies to support their advancement. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering diversity and inclusion isn’t just...
by Timi | May 20, 2023 | Barriers, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
Learn about the steps required to meet the accessible customer service standard by creating a policy and a plan to train staff on how to serve people with disabilities. Overview The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is the law that sets...
