by Timi | Feb 28, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Recreation, Accessible Transportation, Physical Barriers, Systemic Barriers
In a world striving for inclusivity, it’s imperative to recognize and address the barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from fully participating in society. Accessible infrastructure goes beyond physical accommodations; it’s about fostering a...
by Timi | Oct 22, 2023 | Legislation, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
Disability advocate Haley Flaro says a plan to create accessibility legislation by the New Brunswick government will help take persons with a disability off the sidelines. In the second part of a report, the Premier’s Council on Disabilities announced the government...
by Timi | Oct 22, 2023 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new rule that requires airline bathrooms to be more accessible. As part of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the DOT now requires airlines to make lavatories on new...
by Timi | May 20, 2023 | Barriers, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
Learn about the steps required to meet the accessible customer service standard by creating a policy and a plan to train staff on how to serve people with disabilities. Overview The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is the law that sets...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 7, 2020 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Communities, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Service Animals, Support Persons, Uncategorised
Accessible Workplace Hangs In The Balance! I just had to share… Trish:-) This is Working Together, a weekly series on the changing face of U.S. business. To mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re taking a deep dive into how the...
by Trish Robichaud | Jul 24, 2020 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Documents, Accessible Education, Accessible Recreation, Barriers, Education, Hearing Disabilities, Information & Communications, Learning Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Systemic Barriers, Uncategorised
Web accessibility may not seem like an immediate priority for many CEOs, especially with other urgent matters like cybersecurity to worry about. But in your position of authority, you must take the lead in ensuring that your digital content is fully accessible to...
