by Timi | 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...
by Timi | Oct 24, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Legislation, Medical Technology, Mental Health Disabilities
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Jun 28, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Legislation, Physical Disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our world unprecedentedly, highlighting both vulnerabilities and strengths within societies and organizations. Among the many lessons learned, the critical importance of disability inclusion stands out with striking clarity. As we...
by Timi | May 11, 2024 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Canadian Transport Agency, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Legislation, Transportation
Wrapping up the National Air Accessibility Summit on Thursday, federal ministers said the airline industry has agreed to adopt a common medical form and explore improved data-sharing but did not announce new penalties for mistreating travellers with disabilities. The...
by Timi | Mar 23, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Legislation
The province is set to table legislation in the spring that aims to improve accessibility for those with disabilities, but advocates say the plan misses the mark. The legislation emphasizes what’s called “universal design,” which means everything —...
by Timi | Jan 14, 2024 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Legislation
Air Canada has appealed a decision by the country’s transport regulator that seeks to boost accessibility for travellers living with a disability. If successful, the move would overturn a requirement to fully accommodate passengers whose wheelchairs are too large to...
