When Declaring a Business or Event is Inclusive, Ensure it truly Means Everyone

 The terms inclusivity, inclusion, and inclusive are widely recognized. Often, when I see an organization or event use these words, the focus is on welcoming LGTBQ+ friendly, all genders and identities, and so on. Something is missing, though. A large group of people are regularly left out, the same large

The Access 2 Card: A PWD’s ticket to fun in some places

 On Friday, I checked out Banksy 360°, which is at the Aberdeen Pavillion, until October 7th, 2022. The immersive experience is fantastic. I highly recommend checking it out if you can. If you’re a PWD, the event space is very wheelchair accessible. I had tons of space to roll around

Exploring the world and your own backyard

 How the internet can help make the world seem a little more accessible I’ve lived in Ottawa my entire life, and even after almost 47 years, I haven’t seen everything. There are several reasons for that. One is that Ottawa itself isn’t very wheelchair accessible, and I’m not just talking

Why do we still have to fight for basic accessibility?

 By Luca Patuelli New infrastructure funding should be tied to accessibility standards People with disabilities have to fight for basic accessibility every day – and it's exhausting! I live with a disability that requires me to use crutches to get around. I work as a dance educator with students that

Accessibility and learning don’t always see eye to eye

 ABOVE: Scenes from the Queens of Egypt, at the Museum of History, (RIGHT) Beyond Van Gogh, at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. (PHOTOS: OLM STAFF) Last week, I had the chance to check out two popular exhibits. I went to see the Queens of Egypt, at the Museum of History,

Don’t you forget about PWD

 By now, most people have heard or watched what happened last week in the US. Meanwhile, here on the local front, Covid-19 numbers continue to rise, and Quebec has implemented a curfew to lower the case numbers. I admit that I don’t understand how a curfew is going to improve

Becoming wheelchair accessible — some assembly NOT required

 Above: Bank Street businesses that have integrated accessible entrances by creating a slopping incline from the sidewalk to the doorway. When I was younger, most of my weekends consisted of going to bars and nightclubs. Ottawa’s long-time residents may remember such places as Grand Central, Zaphod Beeblebrox, On Tap, and

Para Transpo: The never ending battle for a smoother ride — part two

 In this second part of a two-part series on Para Transpo, I’ll be discussing the fare structure, issues surrounding the use of the Presto card, and other concerns. Plus, I’ll talk about ParaParity, a local advocacy group. Para Transpo Fare Para Transpo users have a few options when it comes