Alberta Ability Network

"For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible." – Mary Pat Radabaugh Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of accessibility and make navigation more inclusive for all. #techforgood #accessibility

“Accessibility and mobility are very important in an assisted living facility, and we’ve heard that the elevator in the facility has suffered frequent outages,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. cpalberta.com/post/council-c…

“Marginalized and low-income communities are frequently linked to inequitable planning and design processes because they weren’t engaged in the process or their input was disregarded,” says Godwyll. cpalberta.com/post/new-resea…

An interesting case study of accessible urban design in Calgary! Urban design plays a critical role in shaping cities to be inclusive and accessible for all residents. Get ready for this interesting read ! What your favorite design structure in Calgary? #UrbanDevelopment

Wildfires continue to create stress and uncertainty for families and communities across Alberta. For support services near you, call or text INFO to 211 or visit ab.211.ca. For counselling, call 1-833-827-4230 or visit counsellingalberta.com. #ABWildfire #ABFire

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Taxis in Calgary that install a wheelchair ramp will be eligible for a $25,000 incentive, thanks to a new city program. #YYC #Calgary cpalberta.com/post/calgary-i…

Ready to join the movement? #BarrierFreeAB #Alberta #Yeg #Yyc

The Town of Peace River has announced the purchase of a new Town Hall building. Town representatives call the purchase a significant step toward enhancing the accessibility and overall functionality of municipal services. cpalberta.com/post/town-of-p…

Register for a virtual health forum! Learn how to better support newcomer youth with disabilities and connect with valuable resources. eventbrite.ca/e/wrapcap-heal…

Whether it’s automatic doors or elevators, accessibility can benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities. cpalberta.com/post/how-acces…

Google Maps’ next update will include reports regarding accessibility issues at public transit stations, making it much easier to plan your journey. cpalberta.com/post/google-ma…

Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities The strategy has the following goals: hcamag.com/ca/specializat…

Join @CNIB in advocating for Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) in your community! For more information on how to get involved: ow.ly/uvj950SzYOj

DYK? Recreation encompass a wide range of activities that bring joy, relaxation, and positive benefits to individuals. Thank you to @Actionhall for creating this video in celebration of #InclusiveRecreationDay! #InclusionMatters #Community #InclusiveRecDay #Inclusion

"We believe that businesses need a partner to create an intentional pathway into an organization where Inclusion Alberta in our case, can work with that employer to help identify potential roles," cpalberta.com/post/inclusion…

Check out and register for this coming lunch and learn with @FriendsOfAHRC @AbAbilityNet @cpalberta 🔗 Please register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-lunc… #HumanRights #Accessibility #Inclusion #yeg #yyc #Alberta

Upcoming events! Hope you will join us. eventbrite.ca/o/alberta-abil… #YYC #Yeg #Alberta

Forward together, accessibility and inclusion for all. Let's celebrate National AccessAbility Week! #NAAW2024 canada.ca/en/employment-…

Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them. cpalberta.com/post/google-s-…