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Understanding accessibility

We are dedicated to helping people understand the needs of Persons with Disabilities and the Accessible Canada Act, as well as provincial legislation around accessibility which aims to remove barriers and enable participation in society for People with Disabilities. This site is where you can find different articles, points of view, and thought leadership around breaking down barriers and helping spread understanding.

Top 10: Facts wheelchair users can understand

Top 10: Facts wheelchair users can understand

Author: Max Brault. Many non-disabled people often say, 'Don’t let your disability define you.' But the truth is that my disability plays a large part in my self-identity, and that’s not a bad...
Top 10: My take aways from 2024 that impacted Canadians with disabilities

Top 10: My take aways from 2024 that impacted Canadians with disabilities

Author: Max Brault. 2024 has indeed been a landmark year for Canadians with disabilities. The landscape of accessibility and inclusivity in Canada has evolved dramatically, propelled by advancem...
Top 10: Things a neurodivergent person wants you to know

Top 10: Things a neurodivergent person wants you to know

Author: Bushra Hashim. You’ve probably heard the term neurodiversity thrown around in recent years—maybe in a tweet, a headline, or during a Zoom meeting—but what does it actually mean...
Top 10: Things you should know about navigating anxiety and depression as a South Asian in the workplace

Top 10: Things you should know about navigating anxiety and depression as a South Asian in the workplace

Author: Lizna Husnani-Puchta. Being South Asian while managing my anxiety and depression in the workplace comes with its unique challenges and nuances. My journey is shaped by cultural expecta...
Top 10: What you need to know about me being a person with low vision

Top 10: What you need to know about me being a person with low vision

Author: Tony Labillois. We all see things differently. Even people with perfect 20/20 vision still have different perceptions of colors and details in this diverse world we all share. ...
Top 10: What you need to know about me being deaf

Top 10: What you need to know about me being deaf

Author: Leah Riddell. I know what I want to say, but are you ready to hear it? I’ve been deaf for all my life, but I’ve always found a way to make myself understood to those who couldn’t speak...
Post-pandemic concerts and live events are becoming increasing inaccessible for people with disabilities

Post-pandemic concerts and live events are becoming increasing inaccessible for people with disabilities

The following article was featured as a guest post on Alan Cross's A Journal of Musical Things on June 7, 2024. View the original article here. Max Brault, an accessibility consultant based in Ott...
Alan Cross Radio: Musicians with Disabilities Podcast Episode 193

Alan Cross Radio: Musicians with Disabilities Podcast Episode 193

The Ongoing History of New of New Music celebrates persons with disabilities: On December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Canada’s longest-running radio documentary aired a show ...