Corrie’s Disability Autobiography

Corrie’s Disability Autobiography

As a learning designer and trainer, I have done a lot of consulting work in accessibility and disability in the last few years. It has been a steep learning curve as I develop language, knowledge, and skills in disability and accessibility justice. Like any topic that...
The Spirit of Community Accessibility

The Spirit of Community Accessibility

We want to share a story about positively changing our community. Meet Rachel Bedingfield, the director of Parks and Recreation for Kentville. She’s not just about maintaining green spaces and organizing events—Rachel is also the brains behind the town’s...
Built Environment Featuring Village Works

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 with stairs, elevators instead of or in addition to stairs, braille...
Becoming an Accessibility Confident Employer

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, productivity, meeting and exceeding financial targets, and reduced...