DesignABLE Environ

DesignABLE Environments Inc. Canada was a leading built environment consultanting firm in Accessible and Universal Design
1987-2023

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

Double the cool!
Both our People and Lifetime of Changing Needs images have gone global representing #UniversalDesign.
Unfortunately most don't correctly credit these copyrighted images to DesignABLE Environments.
Pass it on!

#Copyright #Images #accessibility #logos #graphics

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

As #accessibility is not optional for design of your new buildings or renovations, the best investment is to futureproof with beyond building code minimums to welcome as many people as possible & avoid very expensive & difficult renovations later

#AccessibleCanada #WeCanFixThis

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#Accessibility #TipTuesday:
February 20th is World Day of Social Justice (Social Justice Equality Day).
Read more here: https://t.co/N1NP8vh7tn

#Disability #Inclusion #SocialJustice #Accessibility #AccessibleCanada #ADA #AODA #AMA #NSAA #ABCA #NLAA #ASA #CultureChange

[Victoria DRC @DRCVictoria]

@tweetdesignable has published a helpful tip sheet on how best to make charging stations for electric vehicles more accessible to persons with disabilities! Find out more about it at the address below!

https://t.co/FoApeMSLML

#ElectricVehicles #ChargingStations #Accessibility

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

February 16th is #InnovationDay!
Did you know #accessible design innovations benefit everyone? #UniversalDesign is innovative and #inclusive. Learn more ways to build an #accessible world through #innovation at: https://t.co/dHXKkll2bk

#AccessibleCanada #ADA #AODA #WeCanFixThis

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#FollowFriday: Lorin MacDonald @lorinmac is a lawyer/accessibility advocate & creator of HearVue with a mission to educate about communication accessibility for in-person/online events. Learn more at: https://t.co/4hA34lHe8Y

#Disability #Inclusion #Events #Resources #AODA

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#ThrowbackThursday
ICYMI our new free #TipSheet for designing accessible electric vehicle charging stations is available at: https://t.co/QwjQ4CbOBa

#AccessibleCanada #AODA #AMA #NSAA #ABCA #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #design #Education #Resources #EV #EVCharging #WeCanFixThis

[Informed Perspectives @InformedOps]

Remembering The Honourable David C. Onley & what more needs to be done to achieve a barrier-free Ontario. @tkurdi, pres @tweetdesignable & @lorinmac, lawyer & accessibility advocate join @spaikin @TheAgenda

Their #InformedOps @ https://t.co/as8FcK4Grg https://t.co/2Q9LkbVEN6

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Former Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley was a champion for those with disabilities. @tkurdi (@tweetdesignable), @celliottability (@AbilitiesCentre), @lorinmac, and his son Michael Onley, talk about his legacy, tonight at 8/11pm | Producers: @spaikin & @bweaver08 #onpoli

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Former Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley was a champion for those with disabilities. @tkurdi (@tweetdesignable), @celliottability (@AbilitiesCentre), @lorinmac, and his son Michael Onley, talk about his legacy, tonight at 11pm | Producers: @spaikin & @bweaver08 #onpoli

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

Watch this legecy and tribute show for @HonDavidOnley tonight Thursday February 2, 2023 at 8pm EST on @tvo or livestreaming at: https://t.co/29QrTQYFAL

#ImplementOnley #Onley #legacy #AODA #AODA2025 #OBC #disability #inclusion
#AccessibleCanada #AMA #NSAA #ABCA #architecture

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Former Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley was a champion for those with disabilities. @tkurdi (@tweetdesignable), @celliottability (@AbilitiesCentre), @lorinmac, and his son Michael Onley, talk about his legacy, tonight at 8/11pm | Producers: @spaikin & @bweaver08 #onpoli

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#Accessibility #TipTuesday:
Check out our new FREE #design tip sheet for Electric Vehicle charging spaces at: https://t.co/x8bts96F7N

Knowledge = Better Design

#AccessibleCanada #AODA #AMA #NSAA #ABCA #NLAA #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #Education #Resources #Disability #EV

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#FollowFriday:
People who are deafblind or affected by sensory loss connect, communicate and experience the world differently.
@sensitycanada provides many services. Find out more here: https://t.co/990Cne4Eef

Understanding = better #design

#Education #Resources #DeafBlind

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#ThrowbackThursday
In case you missed this tribute to @HonDavidOnley, view this joint statement prepared by the 1st, 2nd and 4th fellow reviewers of the #AODA here: https://t.co/TdnQoJ4TdE

#DavidOnley #Legacy #WeCanFixThis #NothingWithoutUs #AccessibleCanada #HumanRights

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

Article remembering @HonDavidOnley in @TorontoStar printed Jan 16.
Here's the free online version if you missed it: https://t.co/ZocVy2QmUl
Quotes @DavidLepofsky @tkurdi and @LiseVaugeois

#AccessibleCanada #AODA #AODA2025 #ImplementOnley #legacy #WeCanFixThis

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

If you're up tomorrow morning, Monday January 16th, be sure to tune into CBC @metromorning to hear our @tkurdi remembering his honour @HonDavidOnley.
Listen live from anywhere at about 7:15 am EST at: https://t.co/f6Q5BTagvf

#AODA #accessibility #disability #inclusion #legacy

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

@TorontoStar by @bdemara @HonDavidOnley leaves a memorable legacy of advocacy.
Disability advocates remember former lieutenant-governor as tireless campaigner for people with disabilities. Includes @DavidLepofsky @tkurdi & @LiseVaugeois
https://t.co/ZocVy2QUJT

#AODA #onpoli

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

@HonDavidOnley was such an important voice for getting real change to happen & to get past what he called wasting time with "virtue signalling".
We were proud that he thought so highly of our work that he mentioned us on air on @TheAgenda https://t.co/FWLMJAA18g
#AODA #history

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#FridayMorning
Ontario Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit: personal income #TaxCredit to improve safety and #accessibility or help a senior be more functional or mobile at home.
Credit is available for 2021 & 2022. Learn more at: https://t.co/CLHpbyxTdw

#Disability #AODA #housing

[Accessibility Standards Canada @AccStandardsCA]

The first public review of our draft model standard for the built environment closes tomorrow. We want to hear from you. Submit your feedback before 23:59 p.m. January 7th!

➡️: https://t.co/wCjTyN5H4t

[DesignABLE Environ @tweetdesignable]

#WebinarWednesday
Coming soon: Jan 26, 2023 2PM EST BlueDAG is hosting #ADA Webinar: Plumbing Elements & Facilities free webinar - solutions for the built environment. Register here: https://t.co/tnsJeizOu4

#Education #Resources #Architecture #InteriorDesign #AccessibleCanada