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Toronto woman with disability says flying Air Canada made her feel like an ‘unwanted burden’
Airline says it's 'committed to providing accessible transportation for all' customers A Toronto woman is speaking out about the experience of flying with a disability, saying her most recent flight with Air Canada left her feeling like an "unwanted burden." Georgia...
5 Simple Ways To Make Your Business More Welcoming To Disabled Customers
Businesses need to strive for more than accessibility. They need to work at being more welcoming to people with disabilities. July is Disability Pride Month. The latest annual Disability Equality Index Report on disability inclusion at major corporations jus came out....
4 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Disability-Inclusion Practices
Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal told the story of Nathan Mort, an employee of Gordon Food Service who tracks warranty claims and has a high-functioning form of autism. The article noted that the number of people with disabilities entering the workforce is...
5 Steps to Building a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace for Neurodiverse Employees
Neurodiverse employees can be valuable, productive members of your workforce if you build a culture that supports them. Here are some guidelines for getting started. National data shows that neurodiverse people — people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety...
Why is PDF Tagging Important for Accessibility?
Have you ever come across a PDF that was difficult to read or navigate because it lacked certain elements? For individuals with visual and cognitive impairments, this can be an even greater challenge. However, an accessible PDF can make all the difference. Similar to...
Four ways to boost your organization’s disability strategy
People with disabilities are held back by two main misconceptions among employers. Flipping these takes a few straightforward changes. David Dent CMgr FCMI is a leader with a disability. A life-changing injury while serving in the military resulted in him using...