“Universal design (UD) is often applied to different contexts and spaces; however, it is so under-utilized in many areas of our lives; especially in the design of homes.” #universaldesign#OTmonth https://t.co/YBpgnppMeX
So grateful to have had such an amazing panel of expert guest speakers last night for my Town Hall on Rights for Persons with Disabilities & an engaged audience w/ excellent feedback & important questions. I hope to see more Town Halls like this across the country! #ParkHP
Five things architects should do for the hearing impaired – and why.
Whether in the original design or not, https://t.co/xamB7gXUNs can help! https://t.co/8uMIokojD7
#AmazonPrime has started to expand their lineup of movies and TV shows that include an audio track for #blind and #VisuallyImpaired fans.
https://t.co/snVDa9tHwl
We're really excited about the Disability-Smart Awards and the Disabled People's Choice Award - and hope you are too, and would love you to enter and/or nominate! Check out this video from Diane Lightfoot, our CEO... https://t.co/inFjJyKD8l #Disability#Awards#Inclusion
How can height-adjustable sinks benefit elderly or disabled people and caregivers? This article provides you with expert insights on the area from an occupational therapist. https://t.co/O8H2MW7T9P #Pressalit#KeepLiving
.@DavidLepofsky shares reccomendations put forth by @aodaalliance on Bill C-81 including:
- deadline needed
- require fed govt to make + enforce standards
- enforcement needs to be done through 1 org
- all future initiatives funded by the fed gov't should be accessible
Are you participating in Understood's online chat this weekend about inclusive education?? I'll be there to answer your questions!! Learn more here: https://t.co/WQgZxBd6qC
Yes, and we will be celebrating our 50th year with lots of special events and a dinner! FORWARD>50 is Oct 4-5, 2018. More details at https://t.co/h7CxRHsZyf. Hope to see many alumni and friends of the school join us to mark this big milestone!
@CarletonU_Eng @CarletonAlumni
Please take a look.#axschat#Inclusion. Has a Google product or #accessibility feature helped you in your daily life? The @googleaccess team is looking for stories to help raise awareness about the importance of building with #a11y in mind https://t.co/v7bqfvtewF - 👍🏽 @axschat
We are determined to lead by example, which is why we introduced the proposed #AccessibleCanada Act. We will aim to become a model in ensuring greater accessibility and opportunities for Canadians with disabilities. 💪 https://t.co/YpWFJiacqs
Disability is part of the human condition, its with us in all walks of life.
Understanding that and having open conversations creates a culture of inclusion that enables people to be effective by being truly themselves. #AXSChat
#SenseAbility’s own @markwafer appeared on yesterday’s episode of @TheSocialCTV to discuss the benefits of inclusive employment - https://t.co/FssC4gBVZG