by Trish Robichaud | Aug 28, 2016 | Accommodations, All, Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Public Spaces, Resources/Tools, Types of Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
Great news. Now that the $5.75 million on glam bike paths for the super-abled is out of the way, city council will take a long overdue look at increasing basic accessibility for people who may not even have one way to get from Point A to Point B. Ward 7 Coun. Druh...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 21, 2013 | All, Education, Hearing Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Resources/Tools, Types of Disabilities
At Learning Ally, a national non-profit since 1948, our mission is to promote personal achievement when access and reading are barriers to learning by advancing the use of accessible and effective educational solutions. While Learning Ally remains a leading provider...
by Trish Robichaud | Nov 17, 2012 | All, Education, Human Rights Cases, Learning Disabilities, Media Coverage
Top court rules special education for North Vancouver student is not ‘dispensable luxury’ A ruling from Canada’s top court that the North Vancouver school district discriminated against a dyslexic student when it cut services that were essential to...
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, Education, Hearing Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Resources/Tools, Visual Disabilities
Physical Disabilities hidden or invisible disabilities account for 70 to 85% of all disabilities. Includes physiological, functional and/or mobility impairments Can be fluctuating or intermittent, chronic, progressive or stable, visible or invisible Some involve...
