National AccessAbility Week

• Halifax research group creates app to help break barriers for those living with disabilities

  PEACH Research and non-profit reachAbility are working together to build a more inclusive city for all.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
  
• Technological innovations in the workplace can increase anxiety for employees: advocate

  A mental health advocate speaks on the link between technology and well-being in the workplace as part of National AccessAbility Week Digital Conference.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2020
  
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• Representatives from post-secondary schools highlight accessibility for students with disabilities

  'There are a lot of people at each of these post-secondary institutions that are specifically there to assist you in navigating and help you answer questions'

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2020
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• National AccessAbility Week Ambassador shines a light on disability through speaker series

  Disability advocate April Hubbard is challenging the able-bodied community to think about their own privilege during COVID-19 ahead of the National AccessAbility Week speaker series

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2020
• Virtual flag-raising ceremony held in Halifax for National AccessAbility Week

  On Monday, Mayor Mike Savage proclaimed May 30-June 6 as National AccessAbility Week through a virtual flag raising from Halifax City Hall.

  Jun 1, 2020
• Halifax-based non-profit goes digital for week-long conference on accessibility and inclusion

  Celebrations for this year’s National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) are going digital.

  Canada

  May 27, 2020
• Halifax graphic designer showcases ability through traditional printmaking

  Geoff Cwiklewich, who specializes in letterpress and block printing, first encountered the craft when he moved from Alberta to Halifax five years ago.

  Features

  May 30, 2019
• Wolfville’s S.M.I.L.E. program receives $500K grant for new accessible facility

  Jumpstart, a national charity for children in financial need, has committed $500,000 to the Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience (S.M.I.L.E.) in Wolfville.

  Canada

  May 29, 2019
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• N.S. adults with disabilities address lack of appropriate housing during National Accessibility Week

  The provincial government plans to build eight new small option homes throughout the province as part of a multi-year investment plan.

  Canada

  May 27, 2019