Today, on the International Day of People with Disabilities, we are honoured that our CEO Sean Crump is the recipient of the Alberta Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities - Marlin Styner Achievement Award!
#achievement#inclusion#IDPD2020
Did you know #BrettHull wore #16 for the @NHLFlames? And, did you know @spcrump only needs 16 more views to reach 1000 on his @TEDxYYC talk?
... coincidence, I think not
WATCH NOW!👇
https://t.co/QuWx4KZBSd
The date is 22-10-2021... if you add the individual numbers together, multiply by 2, you get 20 and Sean needs 20 more views of the @TEDxYYC talk to reach 1000... a coincidence, I think not.
Come on #Calgary, let's make it happen today!
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In case you missed it, last week, our amazing friends at @pinnaclecalgary created a week-long Podcast series for #NationalAccessAbilityWeek.
Watch or listen to episode 1 now: https://t.co/iW0vjJFkPu
Visit Pinnacle Group online at: https://t.co/cXmhu2FCEt
When events return in 2021, clubs need to be more accessible for disabled guests and performers, who have often been left behind in progressive conversations within dance music culture.
Via: @DJmag
https://t.co/vXqUd5LGQf
Join us next week (May 13) as our Chair @Davidfhlegg hosts panelists @windpowermatt @DrSMacEachern @uaccessme in a workshop on improving accessibility and inclusion for persons living with disability. Register now https://t.co/ihXcXeHdwz
In this article, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share 10 specific ways culture leaders can promote inclusivity and diversity in their branding.
https://t.co/FC7L4zXToM
Another shining example of purpose plus profit!
Find out how the pandemic-driven gardening boom is helping people with disabilities in Edmonton: https://t.co/kQB5SrSpFT
Though the avoidance of accidents and serious injury is clearly of paramount importance, other aspects related to promoting a general sense of independence and well-being are important too.
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Excited to see the new way finding signage go up in the new @momentumcalgary space this week that was designed & installed by @uaccessme@belocal_yyc#inclusivedesign
While not obligated to, sometimes it’s necessary to mention your disability to your employer, particularly when you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to help you perform your job better.
Here are some tips to help: https://t.co/OHIIi8ZRJA
To build more disability-inclusive climate solutions, people with disabilities need stronger representation in disaster planning and preparedness, ideally in positions of leadership.
https://t.co/yIKR9I9AFE
Measuring What Matters free virtual event on May 13. Three panel members from @YYCAdaptedHub advisory committee, @spcrump (@uaccessme) @windpowermatt & @DrSMacEachern Full event details on eventbrite https://t.co/h1k9Xv3TGk...
Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer @jennylayfluffy is thinking about disabilities in ways that many others are not. Or at least, aren’t yet.
https://t.co/wNcBuNApwH
Despite making up 15% of the global population and having a disposable income of more than $8 trillion, accessibility remains an issue for people with disabilities.
https://t.co/zJonPJjVeY
Many of us head out for a day in the mountains with a trail in mind—the more challenging, the better. But for people with a disability, whether intellectual or physical, enjoying an adventure in the great outdoors often takes a lot more planning.
https://t.co/YwkfiflrMq
A Saskatoon Paralympian has created Saskatchewan's first adaptive mountain bike club to make outdoor exploration more accessible for people with mobility issues.
https://t.co/JbPR4XY44B