The Manitoba government will distribute more than $820,000 to 33 organizations across the province to remove barriers and improve accessibility in workplaces …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Federal funding available for youth-led accessibility projects in communities
The federal government is inviting young Canadians to take the lead on local projects aimed at making communities more accessible to people …
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Corporate CultureDiversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Removing barriers: Accessibility Standards Canada unveils revised employment standard
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAccessibility Standards Canada has released an updated employment standard that requires organizations to remove workplace barriers for employees with disabilities. The revised …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia releases new three-year accessibility plan
Nova Scotia has unveiled its third multi-year accessibility plan that outlines the province’s commitments and priorities for creating a more accessible environment …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia introduces first accessibility standard for outdoor and recreation spaces
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has approved its first accessibility standard, setting new requirements for outdoor and recreational spaces as part of the province’s goal …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
How universities can help make our cities more accessible for people with disabilities
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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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
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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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
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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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
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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