In 2005, recognizing the history of discrimination against persons with disabilities, the province of Ontario took a global leadership role in setting legislative Accessibility Standards for an inclusive society. The fourth AODA review, submitted to the Ontario government in June 2023, echoes those concerns expressed in the prior three reviews. It states that Ontarians with…
Everyone is an advocate, and our collective voice can have a powerful influence in changing the world one community at a time. Over the past three years I have nudged, cajoled, and demanded that our local municipal and business leaders take a more active role in the national Access Ability initiative. This year we hosted…
By CMS Web Solutions Practical Accessibility Insights is your go-to podcast for actionable advice and expert perspectives on making digital and physical spaces more accessible. Each episode provides valuable insights into designing inclusive websites, apps, and environments, with a focus on real-world solutions and best practices. Featuring interviews with accessibility experts, case studies, and tips…
AODA Alliance Update Over the past months disability advocates have continued to advocate for the Ford Government to at long last effectively address the plight of at least 350,000 vulnerable students with disabilities in Ontario schools. Caryn Lieberman, Global TV News, June 22, 2026 YouTube: the AODA Alliance and the Ontario Autism Coalition Virtual Town…
Read on LinkedIn What if this year’s National AccessAbility Week became more than a moment of awareness? What if it became a turning point? Inclusion isn’t built on good intentions. It’s built on action. It’s built when communities choose to listen, to collaborate, and to design spaces where everyone belongs from the start. Across Canada,…
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…
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…
