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What does it mean to be Deaf in a hearing world? How can we create truly accessible spaces? Holly Green, a queer, Indigenous, and Deaf advocate from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, shared their experiences on the podcast Accessibility Ally. Holly, along with ASL interpreter Mae Striteman, offer insights into Deaf identity, language, and the everyday experience of navigating an inaccessible world.

What does it mean to be Deaf in a hearing world? How can we create truly accessible spaces? Holly Green, a queer, Indigenous, and Deaf advocate from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, shared their experiences on the podcast Accessibility Ally. Holly, along with ASL interpreter Mae Striteman, offer insights into Deaf identity, language, and the everyday experience of navigating an inaccessible world.

When sessions are designed with accessibility in mind then people from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, disabilities, and learning preferences may be able to participate and contribute without experiencing barriers. The process of improving accessibility, by reducing barriers to participation, is iterative and dynamic, and always in progress.
In today’s world, a facilitator’s role transcends simply leading meetings—it’s about building dynamic, inclusive spaces where everyone is valued and heard. Why is this important?

In 2017, Nova Scotia passed the Accessibility Act, committing to making the province fully accessible by 2030. But what does that mean in practice? How is accessibility being implemented, and what...

The conversation around neurodiversity in the workplace is gaining momentum, and voices like Ursula Mogensen and Erin Casey are helping to lead the charge. Ursula, a queer, gender-fluid, neurodivergent librarian and ideas person, brings a wealth of lived experience and creative problem-solving to the table.

The conversation around neurodiversity in the workplace is gaining momentum, and voices like Ursula Mogensen and Erin Casey are helping to lead the charge. Ursula, a queer, gender-fluid, neurodivergent librarian and ideas person, brings a wealth of lived experience and creative problem-solving to the table.

What a year it’s been! As we look back on 2024, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for everything the Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Project has achieved. Together, we’ve taken big steps toward breaking down barriers and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Information is in plain language when the words and design are easy to understand and use.

See what I did there? Right off the top, I told you what plain language is. And I did it IN plain language.

During our recent panel discussion, "Reimagining Accessibility: Decolonized and Intersectional Perspectives," we explored the nuanced ways in which identity and ability intersect, particularly...