Building Inclusive Communities: Focusing on Local Initiatives and Community Efforts to Promote Disability Inclusion

Building Inclusive Communities: Focusing on Local Initiatives and Community Efforts to Promote Disability Inclusion

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Parking, Accessible Recreation, Accessible Transportation, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Employing People with Disabilities, Government Publications

Building inclusive communities is essential for creating a society where everyone feels valued and empowered, regardless of ability. Disability inclusion is crucial to this goal, relying on grassroots and local efforts for real, transformative change. While policies...
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

by | 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...
Ontario Supporting Stronger, More Accessible Communities

Ontario Supporting Stronger, More Accessible Communities

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accommodations, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Employing People with Disabilities, Funding Announcements, Government Publications

EnAbling Change Program now accepting funding applications for 2022-23 Toronto – The Ontario government is building stronger and more accessible communities by investing up to $1.5 million in the 2022-23 EnAbling Change Program. The program provides grants to...