Breaking Barriers: Tips for Creating Accessible Communications
March 1, 2024
According to the latest 2022 Statistics Canada survey on disability, 27% of Canadians over 15 years has a disability and 7.4% have a vision disability, a significant jump of 5% and 2% respectively...
Honoring Black Excellence: Celebrating the Contributions of Black Authors with Various Disabilities
February 22, 2024
As February unfolds, so does the annual celebration of Black History Month, a time to commemorate the achievements of Black people who have triumphed against adversity, including authors with...
Breaking barriers: the role of technology
February 14, 2024
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the power of innovation knows no boundaries. From increasing independence, to enhancing communication and accessibility, technology has helped enhanced...
New Canadian Show Tackles Accessibility...and a Heist
February 8, 2024
"Hey, do you need a hand there?” a young female says brightly to Brian, a wheelchair user, while shoving him forward, not waiting for a response. “Hands off the chair, please,” he responds, annoyance...
Neurodiversity in Architecture: Designing Inclusive Spaces
January 30, 2024
Architect and published author Steven Maslin is paving the way for change in the world of design. Maslin, who resides in Bristol, United Kingdom, is a seasoned RIBA chartered architect, registered...
Invisible Barriers: Inaccessible Gyms
January 26, 2024
As the calendar flips to a new year New Year's resolutions are underway. Among the most popular resolutions is the commitment to go to the gym to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. For a...
Teaching for Inclusion
January 25, 2024
Teachers impart knowledge to the world’s youth, provide mentorship, learning opportunities, and growth. Think about it - without them, where would any of us be? International Day of Education, Janua...
Accessible Reading and Writing: A 200-Year Journey with Braille
January 18, 2024
January, designated as Braille literacy month, is a month dedicated to recognize Braille as a fundamental form of written communication, and celebrating Braille as an important tool for literacy. This...
Chronic Pain: Living with an Invisible Disability
December 12, 2023
The purpose of this article is to help raise awareness about the prevalence and complexity of chronic, or persistent, pain. I offer my comments and observations based on my 37 years of living with...