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.
Navigating Disability in the Workplace: Insights from Diverse Perspectives
At our recent Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Foundations Learning Event, Scott Jones moderated a panel discussion featuring Michelle Mahoney, Ellen Johnson, Andrew Jantzen, individuals with...
Built Environment Featuring Village Works
What is Built Environment Accessibility? Environments should be physically accessible to every one, no matter their abilities. Examples of built environment needs would be ramps instead of or along...
Becoming an Accessibility Confident Employer
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada. There is plenty of research to show that hiring a diverse workforce with people of all abilities leads to increased innovation,...
Proactive approach to inclusion and accessibility by creating a caring culture
with Erika Shea, CEO and President, New Dawn Enterprises New Dawn Enterprises in Sydney is one of Canada’s oldest social enterprises and community economic development organizations. New Dawn prides...
Leave no trace, and leave no one behind
I recently did one of the most physically demanding hikes of my life, right here in Nova Scotia. At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy,...
Shifting Brewing Culture: through music, community, and accessibility
2 Crows Brewing, a brewery in downtown Halifax, is shifting some of the craft brewing industry’s lack of diversity. The industry is dominated by white, cisgender, able-bodied males. The 2 Crows...
Pride and Prejudice
How to be an Ally During PRIDE On the outside, PRIDE can appear to be all about the rainbows, celebrating our progress, and acknowledging those who have come before us, who fought for the rights...
Tips for Accessible Recruitment and Hiring
Tips for Inclusive and Accessible Hiring and Recruiting Strategies for recruiting So you’re ready to hire more individuals with disabilities, but how do you find and attract this talent? Sea...
Rest as Resistance
January is a welcome time for me after a 3-month hiatus from work (and many other things) due to my recent experiences with intense insomnia, anxiety, and a concussion. I spent 6 weeks being...