Disabilities
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Barrier-free facilities prioritize lived experience
A crop of new barrier-free facilities are championing the lived experience of people with disabilities through flexible lay-outs and sensory-conscious spaces.
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Federal aid targets women with disabilities in the workforce
A new project is tackling the systemic obstacles that keep women with disabilities from achieving their full potential in the workforce.
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Toronto boosts property tax relief threshold
The City of Toronto has expanded the Property Tax & Utility Relief programs, increasing the deferral and cancellation household income threshold for seniors and persons with disabilities.
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B.C. pilots return-to-work initiative post injury or disability
An early intervention pilot initiative taking place in B.C. will be available to any individual or employer seeking return-to-work and accommodation solutions after experiencing mental and physical health impairments.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada far from meeting accessibility goals
Federally-regulated organizations will need to prioritize specific actions that advance accessibility and disability inclusion by 2040.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Accommodating disabilities in the workplace
The accommodation process is inherently collaborative, and employers and employees need to be cooperative, share information, and work together to find potential accommodation solutions.
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Canada offering $64 million for accessibility upgrades
Organizations have until November 1, 2022, to apply for a new round of funding that focuses on infrastructure improvements that boost disability inclusion and accessibility.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Tapping into the disability purchasing market
Canadians with disabilities make up the largest potential market of consumers, clients, employees and homeowners, with an annual buying power of $25 billion.








