Ambassador Spotlight: Trent Seymour
July 10, 2017
“My message to you is this,” he says. “Have a positive attitude, and never give up on your dreams. Sure, the road may change, but if you believe in yourself and work hard, anything is possible.”
Seeing things in a whole new light: Life with a temporary disability
June 26, 2017
Disabilities can happen to anyone at any time. Whether due to an accident or injury, medical condition or illness, we can all face challenges to our mobility, hearing, or vision. Find out what Amy, a 27-year-old professional, learned about accessibility after recovering from a total hip replacement.
June Disability Reading List
June 19, 2017
It’s time for our quarterly reading list. Have a read and let us know what you think.
Inclusive workplaces: It's more than just getting in the door
June 12, 2017
Barriers in the built environment like stairs, manual doors, or narrow doorways are all common obstacles that stop people with disabilities, or aging seniors, from accessing workplaces. But it’s not just a matter of accessibility, there are other barriers to employment as well.
Learning to change the world, one small action at a time
June 5, 2017
From May 20-22, 2017, 50 youth from all across Canada came together to learn invaluable lessons on accessibility, inclusivity, and leadership at our Youth Leadership Summit. Read the personal story of one of our delegates, Alejandra, from the event.
Three must-watch videos about disability
May 30, 2017
Today, we want to share some videos about disability that we really, really love. Havea look!
Mental health and mindfulness for people with disabilities
May 15, 2017
Did you know that one in four people have a mental health concern? That’s a huge number. It’s important to know that many people experience anxiety or depression as a stress reaction after a big life-changing event, for example, acquiring a disability of some kind.
Not all blind people: One woman’s insight
May 8, 2017
Do you have these misconceptions about people who are blind or have low vision?
A conversation on disability representation and inclusion in Canadian media
May 1, 2017
Do you know about AMI-Media? Read on to learn about AMI's audio programs,what AMI hosts think about disability representation in the media, and what you can do if you're interested in working in broadcasting.