Explore how the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) can help businesses reach wider markets through inclusivity. Presenter David Best, an expert with over 35 years of experience in accessibility and IT, walks us through how implementing the core principles of AODA can create better customer experiences and unlock new business potential. Hackforge: Engage…
This month, between May 25-31, Windsor Hackforge is hosting a series of free events focused on accessibility. The programming aims to increase connections between people with disabilities, businesses, technologists, advocacy groups, and the community at large. Windsor Hackforge National AccessAbility Awareness Week 2025 I will be speaking on Monday, May 26th, 6PM/ET, about Practical Business…
Workforce Windsor-Essex recently released a report outlining The State of Tech in Windsor-Essex. The report addresses the tech brain drain that has led to the relocation of local tech talent. The tech sector provides essential support to the region, but who is telling the narrative. The Big Picture It is estimated that about 98% of…
The Challenge For Small Business The digital age of amazing innovations and human right challenges has imposed unprecedented pressures upon organizations and has disrupted traditional business processes. The struggle for competitive advantage has forced organizations to become more flexible, adaptable and value driven. This has had a huge impact on the health of Canadian workers,…
Wetech global disability awareness day workshop December 3rd is the annual observance day of the International Day of Disabled Persons, which was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being…
LinkedIn: The Business of Accessibility Virtual Workshop Gain valuable insights into the world of accessibility and how it can benefit your business in a highly competitive global market. Hosted by WEtech Alliance the Ontario government, passed into law the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in 2005, and has been working to create an…
YouTube: WEtech GAAD 2023 Breaking Barriers Webinar WEtech Alliance: Breaking Barriers – Unlocking Business Potential Through Accessibility, May 18, 2023 Join WEtech Alliance and EPICentre on Global Accessibility Awareness Day for a virtual session featuring accessibility. In this session, we will explore the benefits of improving accessibility for your company and your workplace and how…
Startup Canada Podcast, EPISODE 406, with David Best
Read on LinkedIN October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Our economic growth depends upon entrepreneurs; So, give people with a disability an opportunity. Employment programs need to support individuals with a disability, rather than the large company employer, and SMEs need to tap into the disability talent pool. Small businesses have been called the…
Read on LinkedIn October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is intended to reduce and remove barriers for people with disabilities so that Ontario can become more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Collaboration among businesses, organizations, communities and all levels of government is key to reaching…
