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...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 3, 2012 | All, Communication Barriers, Human Rights Cases, Information & Communications, Media Coverage, Systemic Barriers, Visual Disabilities
Donna Jodhan, a Toronto special-needs business consultant, won court of appeal ruling that orders Canadian government websites to be accessible to the blind. by Laurie Monsebraaten, Social Justice Reporter, TheStar.com A Toronto woman’s 2010 legal victory ordering...
by Trish Robichaud | Nov 28, 2011 | Communication Barriers, Information & Communications, Learning Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
A lot of research goes into understanding how physical disabilities (e.g. blindness) affect users online and how support technologies can help. However, many people suffer from psychological disorders or learning difficulties which greatly affect their experiences...
by Trish Robichaud | Feb 1, 2011 | All, Attitudinal Barriers, Information & Communications, Physical Disabilities
SCENARIO… Daniel is looking for a new housekeeper. Due to the effects of *Friedreich’s Ataxia, Daniel is unable to manage housework, but is pretty independent otherwise. He places an ad on craigslist and on the local student employment electronic bulletin...
