September Disability Reading List
September 18, 2017
Our quarterly curated list of disability articles is here. This time we're sharing articles on the Deaf experience, community and culture.
Coping with vision loss in a sighted world
August 28, 2017
Margaret Saloustros is a wife, mother, and artist who's has slowly been losing her vision due to Diabetic Retinopathy. Learn how she's coping with vision loss in a world that's not built for aging and disability.
Meet RHF’s 2017 Difference Makers of the Year!
August 21, 2017
Meet our four Difference Makers of the Year! Read on to find about their special contributions to their school or community to make it more inclusive for all.
Shaping the landscape of accessible television in Canada
August 14, 2017
The idea of making television for people who are blind or partially sighted is often met with a genuinely unassuming question from people who are unfamiliar with the accessibility world: But how? Find out how AMI-tv is doing it.
Untold disability stories: Why we need to include the world’s largest minority in arts, culture, and media
July 31, 2017
People with disabilities form the world’s largest minority group, and disability affects people of every age, ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. Why, then, do we rarely see people with disabilities on TV, stage, or the big screen?
The Great (Accessible) Outdoors
July 17, 2017
How can we help make Canada’s beautiful beaches, trails, parks and playgrounds more accessible and inclusive for everyone? Here are some tips from our RHF Accessibility Specialists.
Ambassador Spotlight: Trent Seymour
July 10, 2017
“My message to you is this,” he says. “Have a positive attitude, and never give up on your dreams. Sure, the road may change, but if you believe in yourself and work hard, anything is possible.”
Seeing things in a whole new light: Life with a temporary disability
June 26, 2017
Disabilities can happen to anyone at any time. Whether due to an accident or injury, medical condition or illness, we can all face challenges to our mobility, hearing, or vision. Find out what Amy, a 27-year-old professional, learned about accessibility after recovering from a total hip replacement.
June Disability Reading List
June 19, 2017
It’s time for our quarterly reading list. Have a read and let us know what you think.