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2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Encouraging employees with disabilities to occupy leadership roles

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December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance of this significant day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. International Day of Persons with Disabilities strives to: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities theme for this year focuses on increasing the… Read More

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Summary of “Operationalizing the Accessible BC Act: Stories from accessibility leaders” webinar

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On October 29, 2024, Untapped Accessibility hosted a webinar focused on the practical implementation of the Accessible BC Act. The session was moderated by Yat Li (Accessible Employers). The discussion highlighted actionable insights and stories from accessible leaders across sectors, including Colin Reid (BC CAISE), Keely Kidner (District of Squamish),… Read More

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Planning an inclusive and accessible event

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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

Designing for all: The importance of Universal Design in the built environment

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Living in a world not designed for you Imagine a world designed exclusively for children. As an adult, you’d find yourself constantly adapting—banging your knees on tables, bumping your head on everything, and tripping down stairs too small for your feet. Handrails would be too low, and every action would… Read More

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The Meiorin decision and the duty to accommodate: 25 years of missed opportunities to remove barriers

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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

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Accessibility consultant spotlight: Meet Robbie McDonald

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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

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Making documents accessible: The role of remediation

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Creating digital content that everyone can access is crucial. Although built-in accessibility checkers help, making documents accessible needs a specialized skill set known as document remediation. In this post, we explain document remediation. We define what it is, who benefits from it, and why it matters. Plus, we spotlight a… Read More

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The Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Consultations with Disability Communities

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“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

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Accessibility in Action: Celebrating Untapped Accessibility’s First Year in Operation

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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

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Inclusive Language and the Accessible BC Act: The Dangers of Euphemisms

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Clients often ask me if it’s better to use terms like “differently abled” or “diverse-ability,” instead of the word disability itself. As an accessibility consulting agency, we’ve supported over 120 organizations to comply with the Accessible BC Act. As we dig into the work of developing accessibility plans and committees,… Read More