BlakeVDG

Multimedia, Communications and Social Media Marketing Professional

[BlakeVDG @blakevdg]

.@DaniaBeachFL: when will you add crosswalks + signage at @Dania_Pointe on S Bearing St? Road becoming dangerous to #pedestrians. More residence + increased traffic + no X-walks = injuries/fatalities waiting to happen. 📸: Bryan Rd, N/S Compass Way, Klatt Ln, Atlas Ln. #DriveSafe

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

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[Peter Armstrong @PeterBArmstrong]

Looking for long weekend streaming options? Treat yourself & watch a few films starring powerful people with disabilities!
In the absence of volunteering @SXSW 2020, I reviewed two of my favourite movies from this year's Couch by Couchwest:
https://t.co/j9KaBxsBwl #SXSW #StayHome

[AMI-audio @AMIaudio]

While #a11yTOConf wraps up this afternoon, @a11yTO Gaming "gears up" tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, at the @telusdigital building in Toronto. Try your hand at the newest in accessible video games. AMI contributor & #AccessibleGaming expert, @stevesaylor, takes on hosting duties.

[Peter Armstrong @PeterBArmstrong]

"For people working in accessibility, the most important thing we can do is listen to people with disabilities."

@LFLegal's 4 strategies for implementing laws:
1 Activism
2 Collaboration / Structured Negotiation
3 Civil Rights Lawsuits
4 Government Action

#A11yToConf #a11yTO

[BlakeVDG @blakevdg]

Great Interview + Podcast on @AMIaudio's "The Pulse" with @sxsw​ friend & colleague, Frances West, "Understanding Authentic Inclusion." @fwest34 @JoeitaGupta @iTunes #SXSW2019 #DisruptiveInnovation #podcast #inclusion #diversity ♿🎙️ https://t.co/8dfqXAK9Cw

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

The #SXSW19 festival opened Friday with a huge focus on #accessibility, #inclusion, #diversity & #DisabilityRights, incl. panel, "Design for Inclusivity: How and Why to Get Started", discussing #UniversalDesign, screen readers + #AssistiveTech in product development. #SXSW #a11y

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

Celebrate #WhiteCaneWeek with @AccessibleMedia by tuning in to our @AMIaudio Live event on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 11 am to 3 pm ET from the @MilesNadalJCC in Toronto.🎙️ The Neutral Zone boys kick things off at 11. Kelly & Ramya at 1. Drop by AMI's booth to say hello! @CCBNational

[Peter Armstrong @PeterBArmstrong]

I had too much fun talking assistive tech highlights from @SXSW with @blakevdg & host extraordinaire @davebrownradio on #PulseAMI. Thanks production pros @IndieWithAndie & @SRobinsonSound for making us sound good! Stream the #podcast: https://t.co/zUwl24UlBw #SXSW #AXSChat 🎙️🎧

[AMI-audio @AMIaudio]

Our colleagues Peter and Blake were at the South by Southwest festival this year, meeting innovators and discussing inclusion and diversity. They'll share some of what they learned, next on #Live5. @PeterBArmstrong @blakevdg

[AMI-audio @AMIaudio]

Today on The Pulse: AMI’s Blake Van De Graaf and Peter Armstrong recap their experiences at this year's South by Southwest Conference. From assistive devices to accessible technology, you don't want to miss it! Tune in 1-2PM ET: https://t.co/zfYijr3QAt #A11Y #AssistiveTech #SXSW

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

AMI was at @InvictusToronto tickets launch. Stay tuned for coverage on AMI-tv and digital leading up to the Games this September. #IAM 🇨🇦🎫🇨🇦

[Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 @InvictusGames25]

That’s a wrap of our ticket launch event. Buy your tickets today & support the recovery of our wounded warriors https://t.co/22RXvWFiuH #IAM

[Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 @InvictusGames25]

Les invités arrivent à l’événement de mise en vente des billets à Commerce Court @TorontoComms! Joignez-vous à nous https://t.co/xZ07mQMh9A

[Peter Armstrong @PeterBArmstrong]

Back in Toronto to launch @InvictusToronto ticketing program. Don't miss out! Join us at Commerce Court at noon & order your tickets. 🇨🇦💳🎫🇨🇦

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

AMI's honoured to share the stage with Minister @TracyMacCharles @JimKyte @LivMendelsohn at today's #accessibility forum. #comm_a11yForum ♿️

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

Amazing #hockey story! Olivia sees her 1st @NHLFlames 🔥🏒 game with #eSight electronic glasses! @eSightEyewear @CNIB https://t.co/LxBzeUkmfr

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

M. Sayed's #WheelchairMan #ComicBooks star hero who exhibits "wheel life" heroism, celebrating powers & abilities of #PWD's. ♿ #Hope #Peace

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

Immerse yourself in the @OnBlindness #VirtualReality simulation experience of vision loss. #blind #VR #accessibility https://t.co/yfVM5axLL9

[AMI @AccessibleMedia]

Get the scoop on everything #Accessibility at the 2017 @SXSW conference + festivals on #KellyCo. @AMIaudio #sxsw2017 https://t.co/sFayiOWKeD