By Carmela Cucuzzella, Université de Montréal People living with disabilities, ranging in severity, regularly face barriers. Oftentimes, built environments are designed in …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Province launches third round of funding to increase accessible taxis in B.C.
The British Columbia government has announced a third round of funding to boost the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis to get people to …
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Accessibility Standards Canada releases employment accessibility standard
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAccessibility Standards Canada has released the CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 – Employment standard, a new national standard approved by the Standards Council of Canada aimed …
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NDP pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon
By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The Alberta government needs to get with the times and make the province more accessible for …
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Alberta updates accessibility design guide to improve public spaces for people with disabilities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta has released an updated Accessibility Design Guide aimed at improving access to public spaces and private residences for all citizens, including …
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Nova Scotia releases recommendations to improve workplace accessibility
Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Advisory Board has released recommendations aimed at removing employment barriers faced by people with disabilities in areas such as …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics and Paralympics?
Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Manitoba seeks public input on accessible employment standard regulation
Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Nova Scotia forms committee to develop new accessibility standard for public transportation
The government of Nova Scotia has appointed 22 residents to the Public Transportation Standard Development Committee to help develop the province’s next …
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Accessibility Standards Canada and Alberta sign agreement to enhance accessibility standards
Accessibility Standards Canada and the Government of Alberta have entered into a formal agreement to strengthen their collaboration on developing accessibility standards. …
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