Built Advisors

Supporting municipalities, organizations, and facility owners with: • Accessibility audits (universal design) • Project scoping & delivery strategy • Capital prioritization • Grant funding alignment Clear, practical strategies aligned with leading accessibility standards.

Good accessibility planning benefits everyone: ✔ Parents with strollers ✔ Seniors ✔ Temporary injuries ✔ Mobility device users ✔ Delivery/service workers Universal design improves spaces for all users. #UniversalDesign #Inclusion #Accessibility

Nominations are open until May 31 for the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility! Know someone making a difference? Nominate an individual or organization advancing accessibility in Ontario. #section-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ontario.ca/page/honours-a… #AccessibilityMatters

A building can technically meet code and still create barriers for people. Compliance is the minimum. Usability is the goal. #UniversalDesign #Accessibility #BuiltEnvironment #Ontario

Do you know a person or organization that’s championing equity, empowering ability and making powerful change for people with disabilities in Canada? Nominate them for a #MODCChangemakerAward at bit.ly/CMA_FR by Friday, June 26, 2026. RT to spread the word! #Disability

☀️ Summer is almost here! Enjoying the warmer weather outdoors is for everyone. Municipalities and businesses must consult the public when designing new outdoor public spaces. Learn more: #section-6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ontario.ca/page/accessibi…

Supporting older adults takes collaboration at every level. 🤝 This week in Iqaluit, federal, provincial and territorial ministers met to discuss, share and advance initiatives to improve the lives of seniors. More: scics.ca/en/product-pro…

The most expensive accessibility upgrades are usually the ones that weren’t planned early enough. Proactive planning always costs less than reactive retrofits. Consider a pre-construction audit by Built Advisors. #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #Infrastructure #Ontario

Do you have a disability? Do you need help applying for federal benefits and programs? Join Indigenous Disability Canada and Inclusion Canada for a free National Accessibility Week webinar. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00pm-7:30pm Eastern Zoom webinar More information and registration here: inclusioncanada.ca/page/accessing… The webinar will be in English. French interpretation, ASL, LSQ, and English and French captioning will be provided.

Question for municipalities and facility owners: What’s the biggest challenge right now? • Aging infrastructure • Accessibility upgrades • Budget limitations • Competing capital priorities #Municipal #AssetManagement #FacilitiesManagement #Ontario

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance. It’s about whether people can independently and comfortably use a space. That’s a very different standard. #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #AODA #Ontario

@ONAccessibility Self-assessment tools can help identify barriers and establish a more proactive approach to inclusive service delivery. Engaging a qualified accessibility professional can also help organizations move beyond compliance toward meaningful, user-focused accessibility outcomes.

Not sure where to start with accessibility compliance? Ontario’s self‑assessment checklist helps businesses and non-profits with 20+ employees understand and meet AODA requirements. Get ready for the Dec. 31, 2026, reporting deadline: #accessibilitychecklist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ontario.ca/page/accessibi… #ontariobusiness

@EchoNav34902 We focus on the overall experience of the user, not so much one particular element. However, if we had to choose one to prioritize, vehicular access and entrances are usually the first barrier a user experiences. Now, if we could only help with the attitudinal barriers.

@builtadvisors Completely agree — consistency is the part people often underestimate. A feature only helps if it’s predictable every single time. Curious what you’d prioritize first in public buildings: entrances, stairs, or elevator wayfinding?

Most accessibility barriers aren’t intentional. They’re the result of outdated assumptions in the built environment. What’s one accessibility feature you think every public building should have by default? #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #BuiltEnvironment #Ontario

@EchoNav34902 Tactile wayfinding and consistent audio cues are essential components of meaningful access within the built environment. The features you mention support independent navigation, dignity, and user autonomy for people with vision loss and other disabilities.

@builtadvisors Tactile wayfinding and reliable audio cues. Things like consistent elevator/floor announcements, detectable stairs, and entrance-to-desk guidance help people navigate independently instead of having to ask for help every time.

From aging facilities to new builds — accessibility should never be an afterthought. Built Advisors helps embed it into every stage. #Construction #Accessibility #UniversalDesign

Proud to welcome Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam to Newmarket today as we unveiled the sign for the future CMHA York Region Mental Health & Community Care Centre. Last year, our government invested $1.1 million to support planning for this first-of-its-kind 24/7 mental health centre in Ontario — and today’s unveiling marks another big step forward. Opening in 2027, this centre will bring together hospitals, primary care, community providers, paramedics, police, and people with lived experience to make sure people get the support they need, when they need it. A huge thank-you to CMHA, Frances, and all our partners for their leadership. This is a major milestone for Newmarket–Aurora.

@Disability_WP Sorry we missed it. We will participate in the next one for sure.

We are very grateful for the 665 people who took the time to complete our quarterly survey to help us illustrate the issues surrounding the state of disability poverty in Canada. 97% of those who completed the survey are living with a disability and often more than one. /1

🌸 Explore inclusive and #accessible activities this Mother's Day! Ontario offers a variety of fun activities that have been tailored for families and kids with disabilities. Discover more at destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles… #MothersDay

We’re proud to have helped guide and fund BC’s first Spinal Cord Injury Navigation service for clinicians and people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) across B.C. with expert guidance and support. Learn more 👇 instagram.com/reel/DYFQvtqhu…