by Alexa Fernando | Feb 25, 2021 | Tech
An estimated of 1% of the world’s population, or just over 65 million people, need a wheelchair on a daily basis. After years of grumbles from the disability community, popular avatar app Bitmoji has finally added wheelchair options for users. Simply type in...
by Alexa Fernando | Feb 25, 2021 | Tech
Facebook uses automatic alternative (alt) text to provide a visual description of any image posted. While this is helpful and convenient, you should still consider replacing this text to provide a better description of the image. It allows you to describe the image...
by AccessNow | Feb 23, 2021 | News
Trans Canada Trail (TCT) and AccessNow are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at increasing accessibility on trails across Canada. By working together on initiatives that lead to information being shared via the AccessNow app, Canadians will be able to...
by Alexa Fernando | Feb 9, 2021 | Education
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re recognizing the intersectionality of the civil rights movement and disability rights movement. These two communities faced similar problems and worked together to demand changes in society as a whole. Here’s...
by Alexa Fernando | Feb 5, 2021 | Education
Awareness starts with education, and with awareness comes action. Whether you’re already immersed in the community or are at the beginning of your advocacy journey, here are a few courses on disability studies to help further your understanding. These courses go...