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Under-Serving The Disabled Community Is Affecting Your Bottom Line
With at least 4.9 billion active internet users worldwide as of 2021, digital accessibility is more important than ever. Over 1 billion people around the world are part of the disabled community, and each one of these individuals deserves equitable access to in-person...
Disability Legislation Includes Websites: What You Need To Know
Colorado is one of the first states to mandate that both state and local government agencies adhere to web accessibility standards, with the coming into effect of House Bill 21-1110. As of July 1, 2024, all government agencies are required to implement accessible...
The Latest Research and Innovations in Disability Inclusion and Accessibility
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...
Alberta woman with cerebral palsy threatened with $5,000 fine for using mobility scooter
An Olds, Alta., woman with accessibility issues is speaking out against the town after local bylaw officers informed her she would receive a $5,000 fine if she was caught using her mobility scooter on any street, sidewalk or pathway in town. Jennifer Clarke, 48, was...
Tiny homes for the unhoused are filling cities. Is it the solution the crisis needs?
In 2017, Tacoma, Washington, declared an emergency. The city’s growing unhoused population was becoming more and more unsustainable, with dozens of sites threatening public health and safety, officials argued, including the “Tacoma Jungle,” an encampment of dozens of...
Empowering Disability Inclusion and Self-Advocacy: Essential Resources and Tools
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 workplace...