Celebrating 10 years: 10 life-changing initiatives from the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
December 4, 2018
Ten years ago this November, the six story, 11,000 square metre Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (BSCC) opened its doors. Designed to foster dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, the BSCC provides...
Meet Darby Lee Young, Accessibility Strategist and Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award Winner
November 14, 2018
Darby Lee Young was born with cerebral palsy and a disregard for the barriers she encounters today. She is the Principal Accessibility Strategist at Level Playing Field Inc., the company which she...
Rick Hansen Foundation Fall 2018 Newsletter
October 30, 2018
The latest updates on the programs at the Rick Hansen Foundation for Fall 2018. In This Issue: Guest Message from Tamara Vrooman An accessible workplace earns gold! Everyone benefits from...
From Where I Sit: Five Traits of a Meaningfully Accessible Building
September 29, 2018
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter when discussing accessibility is‘I’m already accessible, because my building meets code’. However, building code does not regulate emergency...
September Reading List: Representation in the Arts
September 19, 2018
It’s time for our quarterly reading list. This fall, we have curated a list of articles about representation and empowerment. In the media, art, film and fashion, people with disabilities are often...
The Sound Of Silence
August 30, 2018
For as far back as I can remember, I have always had difficulty hearing. In school I’d be sitting in a classroom, trying to follow what was happening. It sounded like the teacher in the Charlie Brown...
Accessible Tourism in Canada: Vacation Ideas for Travelers with Disabilities
August 3, 2018
For people with physical disabilities, travelling can be more daunting than rewarding, due to a lack of accessible tourist destinations and transportation methods. However, many destinations are...
Accessibility is what I’ve been fighting for my entire life
July 12, 2018
Laetitia Mfamobani is a professional woman with degrees in mathematics and philosophy. She’s also blind. And as someone with vision loss, Laetitia had to break down many barriers to get to where she...
Disability and Diversity: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
June 26, 2018
What is diversity in the workplace, and how is it relevant for people with disabilities? From Hollywood to finance, there are many advantages to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn how organizations can support employees with disabilities in order to cultivate a productive and diverse workforce.