Our Blog
A space where we share insights, reflections, and practical takeaways from our work in accessibility and inclusion. Explore what we’re learning through our trainings, projects, and partnerships.
A Year of Breaking Barriers: The ACE Project’s Journey to Inclusion
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.
Plain language means not always having to ask
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.
Decolonizing Accessibility: Intersectional Insights for Organizational Leaders
During our recent panel discussion, "Reimagining Accessibility: Decolonized and Intersectional Perspectives," we explored the nuanced ways in which identity and ability intersect, particularly...
Paul Tingley: Bridging Accessibility and Innovation
In the first episode of the Accessibility Ally podcast, hosted by Corrie Melanson, guest Paul Tingley shared his experiences with accessibility both personally and professionally. Nova Scotia is...
Design for All: Accessible Meetings and Events
When it comes to planning meetings or events, accessibility isn’t just a checklist item—it’s a mindset. It’s about creating spaces where everyone can engage and contribute, no matter their...
Empowering Change: Gender Equity and Sea Change
As we celebrate Gender Equality Week, we want to reflect on the strides made in Nova Scotia towards gender equity, and some of the projects that Sea Change has engaged in this past year. In 2024,...
4 Pillars of Accessible Recruitment and Hiring
Across Canada, employers are grappling with a shortage of skilled workers. Thousands of roles go unfilled, yet a cohort of skilled, capable, and readily available workers are overlooked – people...
Learning and Impact: The ACE Journey so far
In April 2023, Sea Change CoLab launched the Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Project, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. ACE aims...
The Power of Rest and Flexibility
This summer, the Sea Change team had the privilege of taking five weeks off as part of our organization’s partial summer closure. We shared some of the reasons for this approach in our blog Mental...