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Accessibility

What’s in a Word?

December 8, 2021 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about accessibility and language. It started with the word “blindspot”. I have continued to use it, despite recognizing that it’s ableist language - language that underscores that society determines ability (vs disability) as the norm and therefore as more … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility Tagged With: ableism, ableist, accessible language, exclusion, inclusion

Accessibility ….really?!

August 18, 2021 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

There is a new pedestrian overpass near where I live. It provides easier access to the grocery store (and other stores that have popped up in the past decade+ since they promised to build it) for people living on the north side of the railway tracks. It probably shaves at least 15 minutes off the … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility Tagged With: access, elevator, overpass, policy, practice, ramp, stairs

Technology and Access

September 11, 2019 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

As many of us are aware - we live in a technological world. Wifi at home and in public spaces with which we can access information from our laptops, tablets, and cellphones. Email addresses that are accessible from any of these devices - and even via apps to make it easier to connect. When we are … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility Tagged With: cellphones, Diversity, email customer service, inclusion, internet, technology, voicemail

Learning Sign Language in School

March 20, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I’ve been thinking a lot about belonging and connection lately - thanks to Simon Sinek and his book Leaders Eat Last. And then I came across an article questioning if children should learn sign language in school. Which hit me for two reasons, one of which is that my latest preoccupation has been … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility, Deaf, Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: ASL, Communication, education

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 … 

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Filed Under: ability, Accessibility, Disabilities

What Happens When Black Lives Matter

January 19, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

This past Tuesday, at the Pride Toronto AGM, members voted to uphold the demands of Black Lives Matter made last summer at the Pride parade. One of those demands was the removal of police floats from the Parade. Police spokesperson Mark Pugash expressed disappointment, and is quoted in the … 

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Filed Under: Accessibility, anti-Black racism, black, Discrimination, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ, Toronto Police Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Pride, Pride Toronto

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 … 

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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, … 

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

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