20% of disabled Albertans who need workplace modifications don’t get them
Advocates say employers are changing for the better. Experts say it’s often … READ MORE
Accessible Canada Act
The purpose of the Accessible Canada Act is to make Canada barrier-free by January 1, 2040
October is disability employment awareness month
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that … READ MORE
An engineer, his Segway, and the ADA: A tale of the open road
Technology and legislation allowed Walter Marsh to work and to explore despite a … READ MORE
Ikea is hacking its own furniture for people with disabilities
Ikea is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world. But its sleek designs, … READ MORE
Families, advocates of students with disabilities seek clarity in school reopening plans
Additional funding urged along with comprehensive plans and clear directives. … READ MORE
Alberta Wheel Girls: Support group helps connect women in wheelchairs
The support group started in April as a way to connect women in wheelchairs. Emma … READ MORE
When do disability resources become a right?
Disability resources are not luxuries. They are basic defenses against inequality. … READ MORE
New wheelchair design: a hand gear for better ergonomics
Using biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new … READ MORE
Child care after the pandemic should be more inclusive of children with disabilities
When child-care centres reopen, they should consider the needs of children with … READ MORE
Disability advocates call on DATS to reverse ‘discriminatory’ changes to service
Online booking tool closed and recurring rides suspended during pandemic. DATS … READ MORE
I’m scared: parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but there are very good … READ MORE
Calgary mother worries some disabled Albertans are being overlooked during pandemic
Alberta’s single site restriction doesn’t apply to health-care aides … READ MORE
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19
COVID-19 has been disruptive to all families, a McMaster University professor says, … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them
Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
Why truly accessible design benefits everyone
Universal Design is better for all humans, not just the disabled. When I became … READ MORE
Staff restrictions, lack of PPE endangering Albertans with disabilities
Help accessing personal protective equipment is on the way, says Alberta Health … READ MORE
Home schooling during pandemic a daunting challenge for families of kids with disabilities
Schools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The … READ MORE
Switch Control changed my world
I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to independently send my wife a text for the … READ MORE
It can be very taxing on families: New study reflects unmet needs of Canadian caregivers
1 in 4 Canadians provide care to a family member or friend – StatsCan report. … READ MORE
New elevator at St. Stephen School opens up whole new world for students with mobility issues
‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. … READ MORE
FREE! Adaptive Sports Program
WinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of … READ MORE
Wanted: Accessible homes for Ontarians of all ages and abilities
Nearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their … READ MORE
Spaces should be better designed for people with disabilities, says Ross Atkin
Streets need to be designed to consider people with disabilities, says Emerging … READ MORE
A young woman, a wheelchair and the fight to take her place at Stanford
Throughout her young life, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo has been told her disability didn’t … READ MORE
My story in a nutshell, Part 1
Hello, my name is Reo Kobayashi. I am a new cerebral palsy (CP) columnist here at … READ MORE
We should care more about caregivers
Caregivers in Canada need more support It’s time to strengthen support for the … READ MORE
I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me
The world is designed against the elderly, writes Don Norman, 83-year-old author of … READ MORE
Access for disabled travelers finally on airlines’ radar
The world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for … READ MORE
New air passenger protections kick in today
Bob Brown, a disability rights advocate who is quadriplegic, says the rules reduce … READ MORE
Businesses are increasingly hiring people with disabilities and it’s helping the bottom line
Arnetha Vance, 46, who has cerebral palsy, works at Hidden Manna Cafe in Matteson on … READ MORE
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