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Accessibility = Inclusion and Belonging for Kids with Physical Disabilities

TORONTO: Kids with physical disabilities are often left out because a building isn’t accessible, there is no accessible transportation or a program won’t accommodate someone in a wheelchair.

Easter Seals Ontario has been an advocate for improving accessibility for children with disabilities in the community for 98 years.

Accessibility means more than just ramps, elevators and electric door openers. It is also being able to join a group and play together, enabling a child with a disability to be included and have a sense of belonging.

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Local Artist Hopes to Help Improve Accessibility of Art

CTVNewsBarrie.ca Staff
Published Friday, January 31, 2020 6:14PM EST

BARRIE –Orillia’s Robyn Rennie has found an alternative way to create art.

After losing most of her vision, the artist turned to technology.

“Within six days, I was completely blind. It just shut down my optic nerve,” Rennie said.

She was able to gain back some of her vision by doing an experimental treatment, but it’s still a challenge.

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Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Person With Disabilities

Anna Sharratt
The Globe and Mail, July 10, 2019

At Wanda’s Pie in the Sky bakery and café in Torontos Kensington Market, owners Wanda and David Beaver work to create a sense of comfort and belonging for their customers and staff. Its why the owners have a policy to hire workers with disabilities, incorporating both hospitality and inclusion into the business.

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Ensuring Accessible Content for All Students

By Steven M. Baule
June 24th, 2019

There are four major areas educators can check to ensure digital materials include accessible content for all students

This summer, many faculty will work on developing or revising curricular content for their courses. One of the keys in developing new digital materials is verifying that those materials offer accessible content for all students.

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Study Shows High Ranking Websites Are Neglecting Accessibility

Matt Southern
June 2, 2019

According to a recent study, the most neglected aspect of technical optimization is website accessibility for the visually impaired and blind.

The study from Searchmetrics used Google Lighthouse to test the level of technical optimization of high-ranking websites.

For the most part, the results of the study are as expected. High ranking websites tend to be fast, use the latest web technologies, and provide an adequate level of security.

Study Shows High Ranking Websites Are Neglecting Accessibility. Read full article.

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