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Studies show that as many as 1 in 5 Canadians need a hearing aid but don’t wear one. In an effort to raise awareness, the W
While 2020 is the year that will be remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic, there is something else that is worth remembering it for – the year people started taking accessibility to heart.
With Halloween just around the corner, here are some tips to make it fa-boo-lously inclusive for your trick-or-treaters!
American Sign Language (ASL) is the first language for Deaf and hard of hearing people across the United States and English-speaking regions of Canada.
It’s hard to believe we’re already into September of 2020. As summer draws to a close, many businesses are starting to re-open.
Dr. Linda Derksen, a Sociology professor by trade, is going on 17 years of working at Vancouver Island University (VIU).
When the City of Regina set about designing the new Mosaic Stadium, the administration seized an opportunity to create a historic design project in partnership with the accessibility community.
The City of Surrey is establishing itself as a true leader in accessibility.
The City of Vaughan is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse municipalities in Canada.