From Where I Sit: Busting Five Myths of Universal Design
June 8, 2018
From Where I Sit; is our newest regular blog series by Brad McCannell, VP, Access & Inclusion! In this first post, Brad breaks down the top five myths keeping people from fully embracing Universal Design.
Aiming to Become Canada’s Most Accessible Neighbourhood: CNIB’s BlindSquare Enabled Project
May 14, 2018
Imagine walking down the street in your community without being able to see what stores or restaurants are available. Read about what one community is doing to make their neighbourhood accessible for people who are blind or have low vision using one of our Barrier Buster Grants.
Being accessible is good for business. Here’s why.
April 30, 2018
When people with disabilities can't access or make their way through a building, whether it's a business or an office, we lose their potential. As a valued employee. A loyal customer. An active participant in their community. How can businesses change that?
Spring Reading List: Access Matters
April 16, 2018
Welcome to our quarterly reading list! This time around, we’re sharing some personal disability stories that really showcase why accessibility matters so much.
Age-friendly cities and aging in place
March 19, 2018
How can we make our housing, public spaces, recreational facilities, and transportation services more accessible to help create an age-friendly city and make aging in place possible?
Now you see me, now you don’t: My life with invisible disabilities
March 5, 2018
"For a long time, I’ve felt like I had one foot in the able-bodied world and one in the disabled world." Read Lelainia's story about living with multiple invisible disabilities.
Inclusive language: Why does it matter?
February 19, 2018
Let’s talk about how to speak to and write about people with disabilities in a way that is truly inclusive.
A garden for everyone: Common Roots Urban Farm, Halifax, NS
February 6, 2018
At Common Roots Urban Farm, people of different abilities and experiences can garden in, and harvest from, the farm’s common areas or affordable community plots. Find out how it improved accessibility for all with one of our Barrier Buster grants.
What does it mean to be disability aware?
January 22, 2018
When you meet or interact with someone with a disability, are you worried about how to act or what to say? Here are three easy things you can do to be more disability aware.