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The Untapped Accessibility Think Tank model: A rigorous, relatable, and rich way to consult people with disabilities
In recent years, the importance of including people with disabilities in research, policy discussions, and the development of accessible services has become increasingly recognized across both academic and governmental sectors. However, in my own experience working and teaching at post-secondary institutions across the country, the values of trust and rapport… Read More about “The Untapped Accessibility Think Tank model: A rigorous, relatable, and rich way to consult people with disabilities”
How to bring accessibility policy to life: moving beyond compliance
In my personal experience as the Accessibility Officer of an Ontario university, I saw firsthand that a compliance mindset doesn’t result in a more accessible organization. To create a more accessible organization requires dedicated accessibility leadership, broad employee involvement, and a focus on changing culture. In this blog post, I’m… Read More about “How to bring accessibility policy to life: moving beyond compliance”
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 in 2023: Trends and Legislation – Webinar Summary
On January 26th, 2023, Untapped Accessibility and the Surrey Board of Trade co-presented a successful webinar on accessibility trends and legislation. The 300 plus registrants gained timely and robust insights from a panel moderated by Anu Pala and featuring Anita Huberman, Christine Buchanan, and Sheri Byrne-Haber. Here are a few… Read More about “Accessibility in 2023: Trends and Legislation – Webinar Summary”
Accessibility in 2023: Trends and Legislation You Need to Know
2023 is shaping up to be a big year for accessibility in Canada, and we’re doing a webinar on this topic in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade. Upcoming compliance deadlines for BC public sector organizations in September 2023 and 2024 have over 750 organizations rushing to improve accessibility…. Read More about “Accessibility in 2023: Trends and Legislation You Need to Know”