Discover our new, free-to-use, technical guide that supports accessible
#travel
journeys! ✈️ It’s the perfect tool for travel providers to create fair and
#inclusive
journeys for all. 👉
Happy
#WorldStandardsDay
! We’re celebrating the power of accessibility standards in building a barrier-free Canada. By creating standards that promote inclusivity, equity, and access for all, we’re moving to a more accessible future. Explore our standards:
Down Syndrome Awareness Month seeks to remove obstacles and promote inclusion. 🤗 We aim to do the same through accessibility standards. We’re working to ensure all Canadians have opportunities to participate, contribute, and thrive in all areas of life! 💙
Disability Employment Awareness Month reminds us to break barriers and ensure equal employment opportunities.
#DEAM
👩🏭👷🏾♂️
We know how important this is for people with disabilities, and all Canadians. So, we’re creating an accessibility standard for employment. Stay tuned! 👀
We’re in the business of identifying and removing accessibility barriers to create inclusive spaces. To be successful, we must listen to the community.👂🏼
Today, we’re at COPHAN’s National Disability Summit to hear about issues faced by people with disabilities.
#NothingWithoutUs
It’s
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth
!
We can support individuals with dyslexia by fostering inclusivity. Use clear fonts, avoid overcrowded text, and provide alternative formats like videos. We all learn differently! Let’s encourage creativity and value our differences.
October is
#LearningDisabilityAwarenessMonth
! Here’s how you can support those with learning disabilities and promote inclusion:
1️⃣Use clear, simple language
2️⃣Offer multiple ways to participate
3️⃣Break tasks into smaller steps
4️⃣Encourage strengths
Share your tips below!💙
As International Week of the Deaf continues, we encourage you to learn more about the Deaf culture. This week is a time to explore and connect with the Deaf community in your area to learn more about their culture and lived experiences.🧏🏼🧏🏿♂️
We kicked off International Week of the Deaf today during an event with the Canadian Association of the Deaf. Our CEO attended the first raising of the Deaf Flag on Parliament hill.
A historic moment! We stand with the Deaf community in making Canada a place free of barriers.🤟
Happy International Day of
#SignLanguage
! We use sign language in every aspect of our work. This includes in-person meetings, videos, and on our website. 👌🤟
By embracing and promoting sign language, we contribute to a more inclusive and diverse society!
Our CEO met with members of the
@CRTCeng
yesterday to talk about what we do and our mission. He highlighted our work and underlined how both our organizations lead the way in
#accessibility
and
#inclusion
. Together, we're helping to make accessibility a reality for everyone. 📻📺
Canadians aged 15 to 30 – you have until 3 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 4 to express your interest in becoming a youth accessibility leader.
#YouthLeaders
#DisabilityInclusion
To our followers and the community: thank you for supporting our mission. Know that your contributions, knowledge, and experience are incredible assets that help us build a
#barrier
-free Canada! 💛🤟
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Dogs are a person’s best friend, but guide dogs take this to a whole new level. Happy guide dog awareness month! 🦮
Through standards and research, our goal is to ensure that the spaces they navigate with their humans are accessible and inclusive!
With almost 5 million people between the ages of 15 to 24, the future is bright in Canada! 🌟
Our standards want to ensure that Canada is more accessible for future generations. That way, all of them, including youth with disabilities, can have the brightest futures!
Good luck to Canada’s Paralympic athletes as they prepare to compete in Paris.
We’re excited to see them perform and excel on the world stage! Go Canada Go!
The Paralympic Games start today! By overcoming obstacles to reach their goals,
#TeamCanada
athletes are paving the way for a more accessible and inclusive world. Follow their inspiring journey
@SportCanada_EN
! 🏆🇨🇦
#Paris2024
Discover our new, free-to-use, technical guide on accessible artificial intelligence
#AI
!🧠
This clear, concise, and practical guide is quick to read. It’s the perfect tool to improve your AI accessibility practices today!
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Did you know creating accessibility standards and funding research is at the heart of our mission? But that's not all! A key aspect of our mandate is to share the latest accessibility practices with you!
Explore our free resources, you'll be surprised!
As we celebrate Public Service Pride Week, the theme of “Unity in Diversity” resonates deeply with the work that do. It embodies our commitment to
#accessibility
,
#diversity
, and
#inclusion
.
Find out how you can get involved in our work!