by Trish Robichaud | Jan 21, 2014 | Accommodations, All, Disability Statistics, Information & Communications
More than a decade after Congress took steps to ensure equal access for people with disabilities at the polls, a new report finds that legal, physical and attitudinal barriers remain. During the 2012 election cycle, 1 in 5 voters with disabilities said they were kept... by Trish Robichaud | Jul 2, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Information & Communications
March 27, 2013 — Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched a public consultation on whether video relay service for Canadians who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired should be offered. As part of this consultation,... by Trish Robichaud | Mar 22, 2013 | All, Education, Employment, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation, Legislation, Resources/Tools, Transportation
AccessForward offers free resources to help your organization meet the training requirements under Section 7 of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. . Curriculum Services Canada, in partnership with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, offers a... by Trish Robichaud | Mar 11, 2013 | All, Business Case for Accessibility, Chronic Illness, Commentary, Communication Barriers, Customer Service, Disability Statistics, Education, Elections, Employment, Environmental, Events, Government Publications, Information & Communications, Physical Barriers
Without legal aid, people with cognitive and learning disabilities cannot cope with the demands of the law Canadians with cognitive and learning disabilities are falling through the cracks of Canada’s legal system. They often lack the skills to deal with details like... by Trish Robichaud | Dec 20, 2012 | Accessible Documents, All, Communication Barriers, Disability Statistics, Information & Communications, Visual Disabilities
Easy access to facilities helps not only the people with disabilities, but also the establishments that serve them. Having clearly marked accessible parking spaces, ramps and accessible signage in general helps people with disabilities locate and gain access to your... by Trish Robichaud | Aug 19, 2012 | Accessible Documents, All, Communication Barriers, Information & Communications, Visual Disabilities
Ten Reasons to Describe Your Web Videos Video Description helps to focus on details that may go missing, even for sighted viewers. Learn names and labels that you wouldn’t get from the dialog alone. Multi-task while listening to video described content. Turn...