Recommendations to the Canadian Government from Disability Related Organizations in Canada – Accessibility News International

March 27, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community

March 24, 2020 It is imperative that the Government of Canada urgently address the unique vulnerabilities of people with disabilities and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. People with disabilities represent 22% of the Canadian population. Many are at extreme risk and require additional support to ensure their health and safety at this time. Some […]

Microsoft Joins Forces With Enable Ireland to Embed AI Into Assistive Technology Passport – Accessibility News International

March 24, 2020 / by BBG Security / Communications

Irish Tech News’March 12, 2020 Microsoft and Enable Ireland have joined forces today to announce a new commitment to embed AI into the Assistive Technology Passport which is being developed to empower people with disabilities to have an independent life. The announcement marks the 20th anniversary of Microsoft’s partnership with Enable Ireland. Microsoft and Enable […]

Disabled Canadians Feel Excluded From COVID-19 Messaging – Accessibility News International

March 19, 2020 / by BBG Security / Communications

Michelle McQuigge / The Canadian PressMarch 18, 2020 Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclos are flanked by sign language interpreters as they participate in a press conference on COVID-19 […]

We have no choice but to wait – Accessibility News International

March 18, 2020 / by BBG Security / Communications

By Morgan Black -Global NewsPosted March 16, 2020 On Monday, an ASL/English interpreter was present during an Alberta Health COVID-19 update for the first time. It’s a significant moment for the deaf and hard of hearing community, which had called on the government to provide an interpreter or live captioning during the updates. “It’s about […]

COMING TO TERMS WITH MY DISABILITY – Accessibility News International

March 17, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community

By Amy M. Warren wGlobe and Mail, Mar. 16, 2020 I started my career as a 25-year-old professor eagerly running between classes, but my body held within it a debilitating illness. Looking back, there were clues. I was able to do “party tricks” (like bending my thumb backward until it touched my forearm), I had […]

The Coronavirus Response Shows How Crucial Accessibility Is – Accessibility News International

March 16, 2020 / by BBG Security / Community

Seeing companies make drastic changes to accommodate working remotely during the coronavirus outbreak is great ” but it’s also frustrating for those of us who could have used those accommodations much sooner. Amy MengBuzzFeed ContributorPosted on March 13, 2020 The list of organizations and events migrating to online platforms multiplies daily. Moving these hubs of […]

An Accessible Cell Phone with Real Buttons – Accessibility News International

March 11, 2020 / by BBG Security / Communications, Products

by Curtis ChongBraille Monitor March 2020 From the Editor: Many of us have had an electronic partner that stays with us almost all the time. It is a smart phone. But many blind people have felt left out in this world of accessible phones, because they lack the interest or the dexterity to use a […]

Peterborough marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 4, 2018 / by BBG Security / Disabilities, International Day Of Persons With Disabilites

[ad_1] Monday marked the United Nations International Day for Individuals with Disabilities, a time to promote the inclusion of all people in all aspects of society. In Peterborough, Heads Up for Inclusion and the Council for Persons with Disabilities are leading the effort. More from Steve Guthrie. [ad_2] Source link

Calgarians mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Calgary

December 4, 2018 / by BBG Security / Accessibility, Central Library, Central Library Calgary, Disabilities, disabilities calgary, Disability, Health, IDPD, IDPD calgary, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, International Day of Persons with Disabilities Calgary, News, people with disabilities, Persons with Disabilities, United Nations

[ad_1] People in Calgary marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) at Central Library on Monday. The IDPD event highlighted the achievements of people with disabilities in the city and included opportunities to learn about programs, resources and services in the disabled community. “The goal of IDPD is to bring awareness to disability and […]

Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2018 / by BBG Security / Uncategorised

[ad_1] Mon, Dec 3: Austin Clem with Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary and Shaneef Jiwani join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the importance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. [ad_2] Source link

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