RESOURCE HUB
This searchable resource hub focuses on accessibility training, resources, funding, tip sheets, and guidebooks.
An Accessible Nova Scotia by 2030
On the very first episode of Accessibility Ally, your host Corrie Melanson sits down with guest, Paul Tingley. Paul is a Business ACCESS-Ability Officer with the Government of Nova Scotia, responsible for coordinating programs, and...
Plain Language Tip Sheet
This tip sheet explores the core skills of writing for readability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
How to create an accessibility plan and policy: Government of Ontario
Find step-by-step instructions and templates to help prepare accessibility policies and a multi-year plan as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
What are Disabilities
This short, animated video (3:15) introduces disability. It includes a broad definition of disability, including mental, physical, invisible, visible, permanent, and temporary disabilities. It also explores the social model of disability.
Accessible Recruitment and Hiring Tip Sheet
This tip sheet explores the core skills of accessible recruitment and hiring.
Sample Multi-year Plan Template: Government of Ontario
To provide guidance and a template to the regulated community for a multi-year accessibility plan, a requirement under Regulation 191/11. (Adobe 8 or higher – PDF download)
What is UDL and why should you care?
This blog explores UDL and how we have been using the UDL principles in learning design, development, and delivery. The UDL framework reminds us that all brains are variable and that monolithic “learning styles” do...
Working With Abilities
This online course gives practical information and advice to support employers’ accommodation of persons with disabilities, building inclusion and respect for them in all workplaces in Nova Scotia. Launch the course by clicking on ‘begin’...
Allyship Foundations
This on-demand, self-paced training invites learners to define allyship and how it can be a powerful force toward inclusion and belonging, unpack their privilege and power, respond to bias, and use an Active Allyship Framework...