Posts by Trish Kelly
Case study: Creating accessible eLearning for the Strathcona Regional District
The client Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is the government body that serves over 48,000 residents within north central Vancouver Island, Discovery Islands and mainland area inlets, representing four electoral areas, a treaty First Nation, and five member municipalities. Services include: The challenge The SRD took a leading role in supporting… Read More about “Case study: Creating accessible eLearning for the Strathcona Regional District”
BC’s draft accessible employment standards: What they’ll mean for employers
In 2024, the BC Government released the first two draft accessibility standards for the province. The proposed accessible service delivery and employment standards were available for public comment from May 31 to July 31, 2024. The team at Untapped Accessibility did a deep dive into the draft standards to ask… Read More about “BC’s draft accessible employment standards: What they’ll mean for employers”
BC’s draft accessible service delivery standards: What they’ll mean for your organization
In 2024, the BC Government released the first two draft accessibility standards. The proposed standards for accessible service delivery and employment were available for public comment between May and July of 2024. The team at Untapped Accessibility did a deep dive into the draft standards to ask the question what… Read More about “BC’s draft accessible service delivery standards: What they’ll mean for your organization”
Accessible service delivery is good for your clients and your business
Walk into any store or call any client service helpline, and you’ll likely be greeted by mottos like, “We put clients first” and “Your satisfaction is our priority.” However, if accessibility is not embedded in service delivery, the actual client experience can be far from satisfactory. You may think you’re… Read More about “Accessible service delivery is good for your clients and your business”
Planning an inclusive and accessible event
The holiday season is just around the corner. We all look forward to gathering with colleagues, friends, and family to socialize, celebrate accomplishments, and enjoy each other’s company. However, if accessibility is not prioritized, it’s easy for a joyful event to turn into a disappointment when not everyone can participate…. Read More about “Planning an inclusive and accessible event”
Our 2nd annual Impact Report
Since our launch in October 2022, Untapped Accessibility has become the leading accessibility consulting firm in BC. We’re honoured that public and private sector clients have invited us to help them improve accessibility for their members, employees, and communities. In two years, we’ve brought our expertise in inclusive employment, accessible… Read More about “Our 2nd annual Impact Report”
Remembering Mike Prescott, accessibility champion
Many of our you will recognize Mike Prescott’s name, as he was the Project Manager working on the Accessible Organizations Project, and connected with most, if not all of the 780 public sector organization grappling with how to comply with the Accessible BC Act. In his role there, he worked… Read More about “Remembering Mike Prescott, accessibility champion”
5 ways public sector organizations can use the writ period to improve accessibility
In BC, September will throw an interesting challenge to some public sector organizations in the form of the writ period. September 21st is Writ Day, which begins the provincial election campaign period, also known as the writ period. For many public sector organizations and public servants, it also brings… Read More about “5 ways public sector organizations can use the writ period to improve accessibility”
Accessibility consultant spotlight: Sarah Molder
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Untapped Associate Sarah Molder. With a background in accessible employment for youth and a focus on disabilities studies, Sarah has been working with Untapped on a range of projects, sharing her lived experience and subject matter expertise with our team and clients. Tell us about… Read More about “Accessibility consultant spotlight: Sarah Molder”
Accessibility consultant spotlight: Meet Robbie McDonald
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Untapped Associate Robbie McDonald. She’s been with Untapped Accessibility since our launch and like all our team, brings valuable lived experience and subject matter expertise in different facets of accessibility. Robbie is a seasoned accessibility consultant who has supported Untapped with many projects, including… Read More about “Accessibility consultant spotlight: Meet Robbie McDonald”