Accessibility for All

My son, Nathan, is the last of my four children. If I were to think of one word to describe him, it would be ‘impish’ . . .   Public misconceptions about children with special needs poses such an important conversation, that in my first book – Raising Nathan: Every Life has a Story, I […]

Lil E Coffee Cafe Inclusive Employer Calgary, Alberta, Canada Staff at Lil E Coffee Cafe Rhiannon Taylor:“I love this business and what Paul provides for us and I am enjoying the company of customers and a place to enjoy coffee, and knowing that it’s really good coffee, and you’ll come back.” Darby Taylor:“I was really

by: Katherine Breward, Associate Professor, Business and Administration, University of Winnipeg The unemployment and underemployment of capable workers with autism is a well-documented phenomenon, as a British study showed. Employers are gradually getting better at recognizing the value of including neurodiverse people in their organizations, and information about accommodation strategies is starting to become more readily available. That said, these

by Alex Whiting It may sound like something out of a fantasy movie, but scientists hope to be able to bottle the smell of happiness so it can be used to help people with phobias or depression. Our bodies produce different scents when we feel happy or afraid. These so-called chemosignals – which are in

As society takes an increasingly open-minded approach towards race, sexuality, gender, disability, age and religion, it is also becoming increasingly essential to understand the difference between true inclusion and true diversity. Individuals and organisations that attempt to be diverse and inclusive without adequate training/knowledge, may cause a reverse effect. Unintended harm to unprotected groups may

Buy on Amazon I love being a private chef. . . . I love creating memories, the reactions from the clients, being able to bring smiles and amazement to their faces and of course pleasure to their pallets! Many times, we become lifelong friends and continue to keep in touch. This is very rewarding and

Maayan Ziv: AccessNow The photo shows a thoughtful, resolute gaze. It looks past the camera and silently asks why you think of her differently. It challenges your beliefs and expectations that are perhaps based on erroneous assumptions that usually accompany the sight of someone who sits in a wheelchair. That resolute gaze belongs to a

– Accessible Indonesia – A visit to Indonesia is on the bucket list of many travellers. As resumption of travel lurks on the horizon, many people are dusting off these lists and making decisions about the first destination they will visit post-pandemic. For wheelchair users, here are a few things to note about visiting Indonesia.

Gretchen Kingma, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, Realtor REALTOR, Occupational Therapist , Accessibility Consultant As an Occupational Therapist/Realtor, give us an overview of your work with the aging adult population and individuals with disabilities. My work is two-fold. For example, when I get a client referral, for someone with specific occupational therapy needs, I first complete a

| by Fred Maahs, Jr Recently I had the pleasure to return to Dubai as a guest of Dubai Tourism to help assess accessibility for people with disabilities, also known as “people of determination” in Dubai.  I was there in three capacities; consulting for my own business, FJM Solutions, as Chief Operations Officer and partner for Travel for