Braille In the Digital Age: Why It Still Matters?
January 8, 2025
World Braille Day, observed annually on January 4th, raises awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for people who are blind or partially sighted. Celebrated since 2019...
Everyone is Welcome: Halifax Central Library Achieved RHFAC Gold
December 18, 2024
"Public libraries are one of the few places where anyone can go and stay all day. People need to be able to use the space, feel comfortable and have everything they need. It all comes back to the...
The Power of Inclusive Decision Making: A Recap
December 17, 2024
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an internationally recognized day, offering the opportunity to acknowledge the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities while also...
Nellie’s: Pioneering Accessibility and Safety for Women
November 28, 2024
In 1973, a group of female activists in Toronto, Ontario, observed a glaring disparity: there were over 400 shelter beds for men but only 40 for women. Determined to address this inequity, they...
How to Make Your Excel Spreadsheet Accessible
November 26, 2024
In today's digital age, communication is often facilitated through digital mediums, but that also comes with challenges. One common issue is the accessibility of Excel spreadsheets. Ensuring that your...
The Need to Shape Environments for All
November 12, 2024
There’s a photograph I often return to. In it, my four-year-old son’s laughter is caught mid-peal, and my wife is cradling our baby daughter adoringly.I take every chance to look at it because, one...
NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus Strives for RHFAC Gold
November 12, 2024
Students and visitors to Nova Scotia Community College’s (NSCC) new Sydney Waterfront Campus, no matter their ability, can now participate in everything it has to offer. This past September, the...
Newly Expanded BMO Convention Centre in Calgary Welcomes the World
October 25, 2024
Every July, the Calgary Stampede welcomes more than one million guests from all over the world, and this year a record breaking 1.4 million of them had the opportunity to visit the brand-new BMO...
Tips to Create Accessible and Inclusive Job Postings
October 24, 2024
Job postings are often the first point of contact between your organization and your potential employees. To ensure inclusion and accessibility is kept top of mind, it's essential to consider your...