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Ensuring Outdoor Accessibility in Winter: Snow-Clearing Solutions

Ensuring outdoor accessibility during winter is critical, especially for those with disabilities. Included by Design emphasizes snow-clearing solutions and strategies to maintain navigable pathways. Key strategies include prompt snow removal, employing environmentally safe deicing agents, detailed snow removal plans that prioritize accessible routes, proper drainage systems to prevent ice accumulation, and community engagement for reporting unmanaged snow or hazards. Additionally, they advocate for clear signage, regular accessibility audits, and training for snow removal crews. The aim is to prevent winter from being a season of isolation by creating inclusive communities through accessible design and snow management practices. Included by Design offers consultation services to support these endeavors.

Transitioning from DEI to IDEA: The Imperative of Accessibility

Exploring the evolution from DEI to IDEA, this piece dives deep into the importance of accessibility in today’s inclusive landscape.

Crafting a Beacon of Inclusion: The New Calgary Event Centre

Explore Calgary’s new arena’s potential to revlutionize accessibility in public spaces. Our latest blog delves into how this project can foster inclusivity and community ties, setting a new standard in accessible design.

The Social Impact of Inclusive Design

In ‘the Social Impact of Inclusive Design’, we explore how design that embraces all fosters community and champions sustainability. Discover the profound benefits of designing for a cohesive, environmentally conscious world.

TELUS Originals: Why I Love Calgary – Universal Access

TELUS Originals: Why I Love Calgary – Universal Access

Source: TELUS Originals The recent pandemic put many Calgarians' lives in perspective. Entrepreneur and advocate Sean Crump hopes it is an experience that won't soon be forgotten. Through this intimate mini Telus documentary series, Sean shares his career and life...

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Accessible Calgary Restaurant: The Guild

Accessible Calgary Restaurant: The Guild

Discover The Guild, an accessible restaurant in Downtown Calgary that's now on krooshl.com. Address: 200 8 Ave SW Main Floor, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B5 View the Krooshl listing with full accessibility overview here. The Guild's accessible entrance. The Guild's booth...

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Keep an eye on these Compelling Calgarians in 2022

Keep an eye on these Compelling Calgarians in 2022

Calgary January 3, 2022 Postmedia News  Each year, the Herald honours 20 Calgarians making their mark in our community and beyond who are worth keeping an eye on in the year ahead. Their achievements are significant but are at times outside the public spotlight. Keep...

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Included by Design Introduces Krooshl

Included by Design Introduces Krooshl

Calgary, AB – December 3, 2021  Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Included by Design is thrilled to launch Krooshl in Calgary. Krooshl is a community map and marketplace that connects accessible restaurants and venues with people who need them,...

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These Everyday Objects were Designed for Accessibility

These Everyday Objects were Designed for Accessibility

These Everyday Objects were designed for accessibilityAugust 2021 We use them every day, but did you know these products were originally designed for accessibility? The Keyboard Inspired by a countess losing her vision, in 1860, one of the early iterations of the...

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A Brief History of The Americans with Disabilities Act

A Brief History of The Americans with Disabilities Act

On this day, July 26, 1990: A Brief History of the ADAJuly 2021 On this day, July 26, 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in the USA. The ADA is an American civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in...

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Calgary Accessibility Consultant Recognized by Province

Calgary Accessibility Consultant Recognized by Province

Calgary Accessibility Consultant Recognized by ProvinceCALGARY -- Accessibility consultant Sean Crump was recognized Thursday by the province with the Marlin Styner Achievement Awardsource CTV NEWSby Bill MacfarlaneDecember 2020The award is given to an Albertan with a...

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Origin Story: Universal Access

Origin Story: Universal Access

Origin Story: Universal AccessIn 2020, Included By Design was formed when Universal Access and GenerousSolutions merged. This is the origin story of Universal Access, told by CEO Sean Crump.Looking back on the last 15 years of my life, I reflect on the differences I...

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