Accessible Tourism in Canada: Vacation Ideas for Travelers with Disabilities
August 3, 2018
For people with physical disabilities, travelling can be more daunting than rewarding, due to a lack of accessible tourist destinations and transportation methods. However, many destinations are...
Accessibility is what I’ve been fighting for my entire life
July 12, 2018
Laetitia Mfamobani is a professional woman with degrees in mathematics and philosophy. She’s also blind. And as someone with vision loss, Laetitia had to break down many barriers to get to where she...
Disability and Diversity: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
June 26, 2018
What is diversity in the workplace, and how is it relevant for people with disabilities? From Hollywood to finance, there are many advantages to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Learn how organizations can support employees with disabilities in order to cultivate a productive and diverse workforce.
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.