Wayfinding

Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco looks to make buildings more accessible

Ryan Straschnitzki, 23, has spent last 5 years using a wheelchair. Former Humboldt Bronco hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki, who was injured in a team bus crash, practices with PX3 AMP hockey team in Calgary in 2019. Todd Korol, The … READ MORE

Her daughter couldn’t access the park in a wheelchair, so a Québec mom proposed a solution

Park Gorge now offers 3 special wheelchairs for people with reduced mobility. Nathalie Thibeault, far left, and her daughter Andrée-Ann Madore, seated in the wheelchair, toured the Gorge Park in Coaticook Que. with park staff. … READ MORE

‘Smart’ walking stick could help visually impaired with groceries, finding a seat

Subject tests a ‘smart’ walking stick for people who are blind or visually impaired in a mock grocery store. Credit: Nico Goda, University of Colorado Boulder By Daniel Strain, University of Colorado Boulder January 19, … READ MORE

Disability activists grace cover of British Vogue

One of the most recognizable fashion magazines in the world is highlighting notable people with disabilities on its cover as part of a larger push toward acceptance in the industry. The May issue of British Vogue will have covers … READ MORE

Advocates want promise of Alberta accessibility legislation in election platforms

Advocates want action on law to remove barriers for people with disabilities. A passenger waits to begin her trip on a Calgary Transit Access bus on March 6, 2019. Bryan Labby, CBC Michelle Bellefontaine, CBC News Edmonton April 22, … READ MORE

There’s no getting around — Alberta’s lack of accessibility law is my ballot box issue

Remove barriers and treat us with dignity, and you’ll untap potential of people with disabilities. Chris Ryan on an icy sidewalk near his Calgary home. For somebody in a wheelchair, it’s hard to get around in one of the … READ MORE

Calgary app developers want to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities

The creators of the app, Pedesting, are asking the public to test their beta version. The creators of an app designed for Calgarians with disabilities are looking for your help. The developers behind Pedesting want people of all … READ MORE

Pedestrian navigation for accessible routes

Arts Commons is Calgary’s home for performing and visual arts. Listen | How local app developers plan to make downtown Calgary more accessible. 9:23 CBC Calgary Eyeopener with Angela Knight. Aired: Dec. 5, 2022 Pedesting … READ MORE

GPS app BlindSquare helps visually impaired navigate trails of Calgary’s Fish Creek Park

‘A person with vision loss wouldn’t even attempt to go on a hike by themselves.’ Ali Khalil, who is visually impaired, is the technology program lead with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. He has been … READ MORE

Access the Valley project aims for accessibility info

Goal is to gather information that is useful for visitors with mobility issues in one web location. Invermere residents Kate Gibbs and Cassy Campbell would like to make travel to the Columbia Valley easier for visitors with … READ MORE

Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport

It’s part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. The Uber of wheelchairs at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, people with disabilities will be able to hail autonomous wheelchairs using a smartphone app that lets them select … READ MORE

MIT’s new wheelchair drives itself

For all the talk of self-driving vehicles revolutionizing transportation, the technology promises to do even more for the elderly and disabled by allowing them to enjoy sustained independence. Autonomous vehicles will allow aging Baby … READ MORE

Toronto photographer’s app is remapping accessibility around the world

Maayan Ziv was born with muscular dystrophy which she says has helped her build up a sense of resilience. “People assume that I’m a sweet little girl who has nice dreams,” she says wryly, “watch me kill that … READ MORE