What Everyone, Everywhere Means for Persons with Disabilities
May 30, 2019
It's not just about the width of the door, it's about the people moving through it. When we talk about accessibility, we usually talk about ramps, captions, braille signage, or the number of power...
Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Jenna Reed-Cote
April 5, 2019
Instead of playing kickball, Jenna would spend gym class reading Harry Potter in her elementary school’s office. Not bad if you’d rather cast spells with Hermione than shoot hoops, but it can be an...
Meet Patrick White: Accessibility Champion
March 19, 2019
Four years ago Patrick pivoted dramatically from a career in technical sales to architecture. “The older I got, the more I wanted to use my career to make a difference,” he says. He’s always had an...
Access for Eva at the Canada Games Centre in Whitehorse
February 20, 2019
Eva is an inspiring teenager. She’s active in her community, speaking out on issues that matter to her. She likes visiting the local community centre, spending time with her friends and family, as...
Brewing Accessibility with Cowbell Brewing
February 5, 2019
Community is a Family Tradition Family-owned Cowbell Brewing Co.in Blyth, Ontario, is about much more than beer. For the Sparling family, their 111-acre brewery carries on an important family...
I can’t buy it if I can’t reach it: The importance of access to Canadian consumers
January 22, 2019
Picture two women shopping for the perfect dress for an event they are attending on the weekend. One of them suggests a new independent designer she’s heard good things about. However, when they...
Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Ontario's Julie Sawchuk
January 15, 2019
When Julie Sawchuk is out in her small town of Blyth, Ontario, complete strangers often stop and thank her. “It’s easy to tell who I am,” she laughs, “I stick out, and I put myself out there.” The...
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...