ONE PERSON of the estimated 4,387 persons with disabilities in Amherstburg was consulted regarding the Open Air weekends planned for May 21 to September 26, 2021 that will restrict access to downtown Amherstburg. The Amherstburg Accessibility Advisory Committee was not consulted. Please complete a short survey at https://theburgwatch.survey.fm/amherstburg-open-air-access Source: https://www.accessibilitynews.ca/open-air-access-survey/
Our friends at CGLCC are hosting New World: 2021 Digital LGBT+ Global Business Summit – and registration is now open! For the second year in a row – they are inviting all diverse suppliers to join! They’ll be hosting four days of rich content, networking opportunities, and thought leadership. They’re in the process of announcing…
Businesses and Other Organizations Required Under Legislation to Ensure Barrier-Free Access for Manitobans with Disabilities: Squires The Manitoba government is launching a new online engagement to gather feedback from Manitobans about their experiences with customer service and to ensure those with disabilities are protected with the same or similar access provided to others, Families Minister…
NEWS RELEASE Accessibility Standards Advisory Council Welcomes New Chair Matthew Shaw Mr. Shaw will lead the government’s accessibility best practices across diverse sectors April 27, 2021 Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility TORONTO – The Ontario Government has appointed Matthew Shaw as the new chair of the province’s Accessibility Standards Advisory Council . In his new role,…
My Life Without Limits is a podcast that will bring an honest perspective from the disability community. Hosted by Carlos Gonzalez and Leah Ison, you will be left inspired by success stories from those who live with daily challenges in an inaccessible world. Each episode will feature a topic regarding disability issues, mental health, or…
Miranda Schreiber BBC News, Apr. 19, 2021 When I was 15, I described what turned out to be the neurological symptoms of mental illness to my doctor. I told him I couldn’t do schoolwork, feel the cold, or understand a book. He suggested I go on walks if I was stressed. This breakdown in communication,…
Innovation can take many forms and sometimes it comes not from technology but technique. Nowhere was that more evident than during production and screenings of the Oscar-nominated short “Feeling Through.” Writer-director Doug Roland fictionalized his real-life encounter with a member of the deafblind community for the project. Newcomer and deafblind actor Robert Tarango played Artie. As there’s a broad…
“Sound of Metal” director Darius Marder made a series of “crazy” decisions with his first film, including casting Paul Raci in a key role — and shooting chronologically. The craziness paid off, with the film nominated for six Oscars, including best picture, screenplay, sound, editing, lead actor Riz Ahmed and supporting actor Raci. Marder insisted on shooting the…
Did you know the Fed Gov’t buys Landscaping, Dog Walking and Real Estate services? Join us and get your chance to ask a Supply Specialist. Register Here. About this Event Presented by: Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada & Public Services and Procurement Canada Thursday May 13th, 2021 at 12:30pm Join Stéphane Champagne…