Posts by Trish Kelly
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”
Accessibility consultant spotlight: Meet Leanna Manning
Our talented associates are such a key to our success. Each member of our team brings valuable lived experience as a disabled professional and has subject matter expertise in different facets of accessibility. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Leanna Manning. Leanna (she/they) is an accessible communications and marketing professional… Read More about “Accessibility consultant spotlight: Meet Leanna Manning”
Operationalizing Accessibility: Insights from Our Year with the Accessible BC Act
In the past year, Untapped Accessibility has supported nearly 120 organizations to address the requirements in the Accessible BC Act. Reflecting on the past year of these partnerships, it becomes clear that the journey towards accessibility isn’t just about compliance. It requires a cultural shift in how organizations perceive and… Read More about “Operationalizing Accessibility: Insights from Our Year with the Accessible BC Act”
Accessibility in Action: Celebrating Untapped Accessibility’s First Year in Operation
In a world that’s increasingly recognizing the importance of accessibility, our first year in business has been marked by significant milestones and achievements. We’re bursting with pride to announce that we’re not just growing—we’re flourishing! Our team is expanding, our partnerships are multiplying, and our social impact is reaching new… Read More about “Accessibility in Action: Celebrating Untapped Accessibility’s First Year in Operation”
The future is accessible, and the future is now.
When the BC Government first proclaimed Disability Employment Month back in 2014, many accessibility advocates were hesitantly hopeful, wondering if it would actually make a difference for people with disabilities. Social change doesn’t happen over night, but eight years later, I believe the world imagined in that original proclamation has… Read More about “The future is accessible, and the future is now.”