Accessibility
The Meiorin decision and the duty to accommodate: 25 years of missed opportunities to remove barriers
September 9th, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in British Columbia (Public Service Employee Relations Commission) v. BCGSEU commonly known as the Meiorin decision. The Meiorin decision is about a human rights complaint dealing with workplace discrimination and accommodation. This decision had important… Read More about “The Meiorin decision and the duty to accommodate: 25 years of missed opportunities to remove barriers”
Accommodating employees with speech, language, and communication disabilities
More than 440,000 Canadians have a speech, language, and communication disability that is not the result of significant hearing loss. These speech, language, and communication disabilities can result from many different medical conditions, disorders and disabilities such as apraxia of speech, autism, cerebral palsy, dysarthria, stroke, stuttering and traumatic brain… Read More about “Accommodating employees with speech, language, and communication disabilities”
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”
Mental health and disability: Prioritizing inclusion and self-care
As a person with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety, I know firsthand how disability can affect mental health. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I discovered how deep the connection between my mental well-being and my neurodivergence went. I’m Hannah (she/her), a marketing coach and consultant. For most of my working… Read More about “Mental health and disability: Prioritizing inclusion and self-care”
Starting with trust: how strong relationships create inclusive workplaces
The movement to make workplaces more inclusive has taken massive strides, however, a recent survey found that 90% of people with disabilities still don’t feel a true sense of belonging at work. Employers might be wondering, how can we bring inclusion to the next level and create workplaces where everyone… Read More about “Starting with trust: how strong relationships create inclusive workplaces”
Navigating missteps: A leader’s guide to messing up and moving on
“But what if I say the wrong thing?” Is one of the most asked questions I get from executives doing the work to become accessible and inclusive employers. And it’s a fair question! As a transgender, disabled, and neurodivergent professional, I know how easy it is to use terms we… Read More about “Navigating missteps: A leader’s guide to messing up and moving on”
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”
Why aren’t youth with disabilities applying to jobs?
Employers are doing great work to create inclusive and accommodating workplaces, but it’s not always translating to their recruitment materials. When young job seekers with disabilities see information about a job opportunity, they need to see a message that instills some confidence that the workplace is a place where they… Read More about “Why aren’t youth with disabilities applying to jobs?”
The Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Consultations with Disability Communities
“Nothing about us without us.” The common adage captures the need to include the voices of disabled folks in policies that directly affect them. When it comes to accessibility planning, there’s no better expert on the subject than those who experience disability barriers on a daily basis. This is why… Read More about “The Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Consultations with Disability Communities”
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”