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An introduction to the life of Helen Keller
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope:" Helen Keller, American social activist, public speaker and author, 1880-1968Stevie Wonder, the UN Messenger of Peace
"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision:" December 3, 2009
Confronting The Accessibility Challenge
Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) On May 18
The purpose of the day is to get people talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) accessibility and users with different disabilities. The best way to unlock human potential is through the power of creative collaboration to find solutions that will transform lives and communities from what they are today to what they can be, tomorrow.Canada National AccessAbility Week, May 28 to June 3
National AccessAbility Week will celebrate, highlight and promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces across the country. We have made great strides in promoting inclusion for Canadians with disabilities, but there is still much work to do. We need to change the way we think, talk and act about barriers to participation and accessibility and we need to do it right from the start, not as an afterthought. An inclusive Canada is one where all Canadians can participate and have an equal opportunity to succeed in their workplaces and communities.Ontario Launches Accessibility Action Plan
To be successful in creating a society where everyone can reach their full potential, accessibility must become a way of life for all Ontarians. The AODA has transformed the lives of people with disabilities by establishing standards in key areas of daily life, including customer service, employment, information and communications, transportation and the design of public spaces. The Path to 2025, Ontario's Accessibility Action Plan, was Introduced on the 10 Year Anniversary of Landmark Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Legislation.External Accessibility Resources
- CSUN 2018 International 33rd Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference - Assistive technology happenings and announcements from around the world
- The IBM Human Ability And Accessibility Center (HAAC) - Accessibility resources to help grow your business
- World Wide Web Consortium Web Accessibility Initiative group (W3C/WAI) - Information on internet accessibility standards and guidelines
- Government of Canada Accessibility Resource Centre - resources and tools to help improve accessibility for people with disabilities
- The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure - Ontario Accessibility legislation and business opportunities
- Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) a national grassroots, peer support organization committed to a more inclusive society
- The AODA Alliance Advocacy Group - Supporting effective implementation of accessibility standards in Ontario
- The Council of Canadians with Disabilities - Real Life Stories that are making a difference
- A Life Worth Living (ALWL) - A multimedia resource answering questions about living with a disability
- The Christian Blind Mission International (CBMI) - Breaking the cycle of poverty and disibility
- Life Trails: Blindness resources - Alphabetized blindness related links