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Surrey Schools continues accessibility series by understanding, addressing and removing barriers
The latest video in the district's four-part series on accessibility is available now, putting a focus on the term barriers and how...
Leah Ison
Feb 24, 20252 min read


9 Android features to support workplace accessibility
Android has built-in vision, hearing and mobility tools created with and for employees with disabilities. The global assistive technology...
lison435
Feb 13, 20251 min read


3 in 5 Canadians with disabilities facing work-related barriers: StatCan
Despite numerous efforts from the federal government, workers with disabilities continue to face challenges when it comes to employment,...
lison435
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Calgary's disability arts community celebrates historic milestone with announcement of new centre
The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) has unveiled plans for its new home, a state-of-the-art facility in northwest Calgary dedicated to...
lison435
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Province to launch program to help Albertans with disabilities
A new benefit program, announced by the United Conservative government on Tuesday, aims to help Albertans with disabilities achieve their...
lison435
Feb 4, 20251 min read


How universities can help make our cities more accessible for people with disabilities
People living with disabilities, ranging in severity, regularly face barriers. Oftentimes, built environments are designed in ways that...
lison435
Feb 4, 20251 min read


Groovy gifts for fundraisers power non profit
one by one®: Cerebral Palsy Alberta Cerebral Palsy Alberta, an affiliate of the international organization United Cerebral Palsy, is a...
lison435
Feb 4, 20251 min read


Edmonton disability advocates call for better snow clearing for accessibility
As Edmonton gets fresh snowfall, Edmontonians with mobility issues are sounding the alarm over accessibility — saying the city isn’t...
lison435
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Swimmer from Medicine Hat with cerebral palsy wins gold medals in provincials
A nine year old girl from Medicine Hat with cerebral palsy took home three gold medals from a swim meet in Edmonton the weekend of Jan....
lison435
Feb 3, 20251 min read


RBC Invests $1 Million in Glenbow to Drive Increased Accessibility
Glenbow is delighted to announce a $1 million gift from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC's new Community Infrastructure Fund....
lison435
Jan 31, 20251 min read


Join the Creating Possibilities Club: Make an Impact Every Month
Imagine being part of a movement that changes lives—every single month. When you join the Creating Possibilities Club, you become a...
lison435
Jan 30, 20251 min read


Medicine Hat mother among many waiting years for Alberta family disability support
Rebekah Klassen is the mother of a child who has disabilities. She said that if her son is not receiving provincial support, he’s not...
lison435
Jan 27, 20251 min read


'Like a jail': A disability can make rural Alberta unliveable
A vast majority of people with disabilities in Canada face accessibility barriers, according to new data from Statistics Canada. For...
lison435
Dec 11, 20241 min read


LEGO Launches New Toys Representing Children With Hidden Disabilities
Hidden disabilities encompass both physical and mental conditions, including autism , mental health disorders, diabetes, chronic pain ...
lison435
Dec 6, 20241 min read


20 Canadian books to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
CBC put together a list of 20 Canadian works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and books for young readers to highlight disabled writers and...
lison435
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Mobility vehicles helping preschool children with disabilities gain independence
Five new mobility vehicles are helping preschool children with disabilities unlock opportunities for more independence. For the past six...
lison435
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Rural Albertans with disabilities positioned to benefit from accessibility legislation, NDP says
The UCP may be misreading the needs of rural Albertans with disabilities, said a shadow cabinet minister planning to introduce an...
lison435
Nov 27, 20241 min read


From Rogers Place to Winspear Centre, here's how accessible Edmonton concert venues are
For most people buying a concert ticket questions like, “How am I going to get into a venue?” or “Where will I go to the bathroom?”...
lison435
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wicked. With the release of Wicked: Part I , actor Marissa Bode is making history as the...
lison435
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Renaud pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon
St. Albert MLA and NDP community and social services critic says the province is slipping behind the Canadian government and all...
lison435
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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