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The Gerber Baby and Inclusion

February 18, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Ah… the chance to write about something positive! As you may have heard, the 2018 Gerber baby is Lucas Warren. And he has Downs Syndrome. Hooray for broader representation. Hooray for another chance to confront and challenge bias. And hooray for something to celebrate. And take a moment to … [Continue reading] The Gerber Baby and Inclusion

Filed Under: Disabilities, Inclusion Tagged With: Downs Syndrome, Gerber, Gerber Baby, inclusion, Lucas Warren, people with disabilities

What we can all Learn From the Toronto Police Video Discussion about a Woman with Down Syndrome

June 6, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Every once in a while we get to pull the curtain back and see what people are really thinking and saying about others - sometimes even about us. And when it is less than flattering, we are always shocked, hurt, appalled. And we have every right to be, because ideally people (especially those in … [Continue reading] What we can all Learn From the Toronto Police Video Discussion about a Woman with Down Syndrome

Filed Under: bias, Disabilities, Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion Tagged With: Down Syndrome, Toronto Police, Video

Accessibility – what does it mean?

February 26, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Recently I was in a restaurant having lunch with a colleague. The server came to tell us the specials and announced that the soup that day was vegetable, but added: “It isn’t totally vegan, because it’s made with a little bit of cream.” Pause. “So then, it’s not vegan at all,” I suggested. They … [Continue reading] Accessibility – what does it mean?

Filed Under: ability, Accessibility, Disabilities

Meryl Streep’s Golden Globe Speech

January 10, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I finally watched Meryl Streep’s acceptance speech for her Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Globes. Wow... If you haven’t seen it yet, watch it or read it. It’s powerful. And so important. It's also heartwarming and inspiring to see someone use their position and privilege to make … [Continue reading] Meryl Streep’s Golden Globe Speech

Filed Under: ability, Allyship, Connecting with others, Disabilities Tagged With: Donald Trump, imitation, power, privilege

ASL – a language all its own

September 12, 2016 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I heard something last week while listening to Spark (on CBC radio) that created a shift in perspective. I love that! American Sign Language (ASL) is not the same as English. Which means that often the literacy rates of people who are fluent in ASL is low. Wait, what?! If you are having the … [Continue reading] ASL – a language all its own

Filed Under: ability, Accessibility, Disabilities, Uncategorized Tagged With: AODA, Deaf, Hearing impaired, websites

A new look at a daily activity

August 27, 2015 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

On my run yesterday, I had to cross a busy street. This isn't unusual. But yesterday I noticed a new button at the crosswalk.  It's likely not new, but it's the first time I noticed it. And I noticed it, because it beeped when I pressed it. The beep caused me to pause. If I had a visual impairment, … [Continue reading] A new look at a daily activity

Filed Under: Accessibility, Disabilities, Diversity Tagged With: accessibility, accommodation, bias, disabilites

Parapan Am Games – inclusion?

August 12, 2015 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

The Parapan Am Games started this past weekend in Toronto. And I find myself wondering, again, why the "para" games are separated and later than the "non para" games. The Pan Am Games came and went in Toronto amid much fanfare. Traffic was bad, but we heard about the medal count daily and there was … [Continue reading] Parapan Am Games – inclusion?

Filed Under: ability, assumptions, Disabilities, Inclusion Tagged With: accessibility, assumptions, athletes, Pan Am Games, Parapan Am Games

Accessibility on the Internet

August 4, 2015 by Annemarie Shrouder 1 Comment

I'm creating a new website and will be launching shortly. I'm really excited about it. And I'm also aware that it will be woefully inadequate for some. Given the work I do, that's painful for me. If you use a keyboard, if you use a mouse, if you can see, if you can read what's on a computer screen … [Continue reading] Accessibility on the Internet

Filed Under: Disabilities, Inclusion Tagged With: accessibility, disabilites, internet

In the Wake of Nelson Mandela’s Death

December 13, 2013 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

There are many things I could write about this week: How the sign language fiasco at Nelson Mandela’s memorial is an example of how bias keeps us from recognizing or acknowledging issues that for some people are so very vital. How the stigma of mental illness keeps it in the shadows, and prevents … [Continue reading] In the Wake of Nelson Mandela’s Death

Filed Under: Connecting with others, Disabilities, Diversity, Human Rights, Leadership Tagged With: Castro, human rights, leadership, mental illness, Nelson Mandela, Obama, sign language

Disabilities and the Workforce

August 2, 2012 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Monday on CBC radio's Metro Morning, one of the topics was people with disabilities in the Canadian workforce - or rather the lack thereof (listen here). People with disabilities make up about 17% of the Canadian population, and experience  higher unemployment rates  (4x the national average), and … [Continue reading] Disabilities and the Workforce

Filed Under: Disabilities, Discrimination, People with Disabilities Tagged With: able bodied, accommodation, Canadian Workforce, Metro Morning, people with disabilities

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