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Vicky shares the challenges she and many other people with disabilities face every day, especially around poverty, employment, transportation, and housing. She explains that people with disabilities are often forced to live below the poverty line, and the dream of reaching even that low standard is heartbreaking. Employment is especially tough because of barriers like unreliable transportation. For example, Access-a-Bus services require booking a week in advance, making a regular job almost impossible for Vicky. Because of these challenges, Vicky created her work path using her voice and advocacy skills.

Intersectionality means recognizing that people experience disability differently depending on parts of their identity, like race, gender, class, and sexuality. These overlapping experiences shape what kinds of barriers people face—and what kind of support they need.
People with disabilities already face challenges in getting hired and promoted. Add in being a woman, and the chances drop further. Now add race, and suddenly, many people are not even considered.

Creating workplaces where everyone can grow and thrive doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intentional design, culture shifts, and a deeper understanding of accessibility — not just in physical spaces, but in policies, leadership, and career development pathways.
Here’s a breakdown of the core themes from the Accessible Retention and Promotion workshop, developed in collaboration with the Accessibility Directorate.

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.