Accessibility

The Premier’s Council on Disabilities has released New Brunswick’s Disability Action Plan: A Strategy for Full Inclusion of Persons with a Disability, …

By Alfiya Battalova This year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities centres on “fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” The …

The New Brunswick government has released its first five-year strategic plan on accessibility, outlining steps to remove barriers and build a more …

British Columbia has appointed five new members to its Provincial Accessibility Committee, which advises the government on workplace and public accessibility standards. …

The Manitoba government will distribute more than $820,000 to 33 organizations across the province to remove barriers and improve accessibility in workplaces …

The federal government is inviting young Canadians to take the lead on local projects aimed at making communities more accessible to people …

Accessibility Standards Canada has released an updated employment standard that requires organizations to remove workplace barriers for employees with disabilities. The revised …

Nova Scotia has unveiled its third multi-year accessibility plan that outlines the province’s commitments and priorities for creating a more accessible environment …

Nova Scotia has approved its first accessibility standard, setting new requirements for outdoor and recreational spaces as part of the province’s goal …

By Carmela Cucuzzella, Université de Montréal People living with disabilities, ranging in severity, regularly face barriers. Oftentimes, built environments are designed in …