Ensuring AI is inclusive: Five minutes with Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer

Ensuring AI is inclusive: Five minutes with Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer

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...
Navigating Healthcare: Access and Equity for Individuals with Disabilities

Navigating Healthcare: Access and Equity for Individuals with 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...
Navigating Healthcare: Access and Equity for Individuals with Disabilities

Navigating Healthcare: Access and Equity for Individuals with 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...
Disability Legislation Includes Websites: What You Need To Know

Disability Legislation Includes Websites: What You Need To Know

Colorado is one of the first states to mandate that both state and local government agencies adhere to web accessibility standards, with the coming into effect of House Bill 21-1110. As of July 1, 2024, all government agencies are required to implement accessible...
Alberta woman with cerebral palsy threatened with $5,000 fine for using mobility scooter

Alberta woman with cerebral palsy threatened with $5,000 fine for using mobility scooter

An Olds, Alta., woman with accessibility issues is speaking out against the town after local bylaw officers informed her she would receive a $5,000 fine if she was caught using her mobility scooter on any street, sidewalk or pathway in town. Jennifer Clarke, 48, was...
Empowering Disability Inclusion and Self-Advocacy: Essential Resources and Tools

Empowering Disability Inclusion and Self-Advocacy: Essential Resources and Tools

In today’s fast-paced work environment, diversity and inclusion have taken centre stage, and among these, disability inclusion is a crucial aspect that deserves our full attention. Ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities enriches our...