by Timi | Dec 20, 2024 | Assistive Technology & Devices, Assistive Devices, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workforce, technology is revolutionizing how we work, communicate, and connect. At the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI), a game-changing tool that holds immense potential to make workplaces more...
by Timi | Jul 30, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace diversity, disability inclusion, and accessibility have become critical focal points for organizations striving for comprehensive inclusivity. As we navigate through 2024, groundbreaking research and innovative technologies...
by Timi | Jun 30, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities
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...
by Timi | Nov 19, 2023 | Disability Statistics, Hearing Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
When we think of disabilities, our minds often conjure images of wheelchairs, crutches, or guide dogs. But there’s a vast and often overlooked group of individuals who face daily challenges without visible signs: women with invisible disabilities. These women navigate...
by Timi | Sep 21, 2022 | Accessible Entrances, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, AODA Training, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Customer Service, Disability Statistics, Invisible Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Service Animals
The function of a service animal is no different than a cane or a wheelchair — while there is often a deep bond with their handler, they are there to assist with challenges that the handler faces. “Service dogs should be treated no differently than you would treat a...
by Trish Robichaud | Jul 31, 2020 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Hearing Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Uncategorised, Visual Disabilities
Walgreens has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year with a top score of 100 percent on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). National Recognition...
