Category: Accessibility News

By Maggie Astor New York Times, June 15, 2021 Legislation across the country would restrict voting methods and accommodations that people with disabilities are disproportionately…

Inclusion and equity must be at the forefront of the design of government policies, not an afterthought Amelia M. Kiddle, for CBC Opinion Posted: Jun…

It’s more than a COVID prevention measure. Curbside pickup means I never have to drag myself through a store with a long list again. Laura…

She’s considered the mother of disability rights – and she’s a ‘badass’ By David A. Taylor Washington Post, May 25, 2021 Judy Heumann’s pandemic year…

June 2, 2021 The COVID-19 Disability Survey captured perspectives from Canadians with different types of disabilities and their family members. Nearly 30 per cent of…

Rosemary Richings|June 1, 2021 I asked my mom about what happened when the doctors first told her about my disability. “They gave me a pamphlet,”…

News-Medical.Net Amy Lyer May 29, 2021 About 36 million people are blind, including 1 million children. In addition, 216 million people have moderate to severe…

Forrester Contributor Enterprise Tech Let’s get straight to the point: There’s no quick fix for making your digital experiences accessible. That’s true even if your…

By Anne Drewa Global News Posted May 27, 2021 Many people are relying on online shopping during the pandemic. A convenient and safe way to…

Minister says the bill is a solid foundation, while critics identify where it falls short. Andrew MacLeod The Tyee, May 20, 2021 BC’s new accessibility…