This post highlights books by some amazing women with disabilities who have made unique and ground-breaking contributions to Canadian arts and culture. Maud Lewis Maud Lewis (1938-1970) is one of Canada's most celebrated folk artists. As a child, she developed rheumatoid arthritis, which limited mobility in her hands. She lived most of her life in […]
December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). Started in 1992 by the United Nations, this is a day to increase understanding of disability issues and promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all aspects of everyday life. To celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities 2022, I’ve put together […]
Did you know: many popular technologies were invented thanks to people with disabilities? To mark the 11th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 19, 2022), I'd like to share a few books that highlight how disability drives innovation. The Power of Disability: 10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World by Al Etmanski. A […]
Book Clubs are a great way for all who enjoy reading to share our love of books, discover new ones and connect with others. But for people with disabilities, it can be difficult, or even impossible, to join a book club and experience its many benefits if there are barriers to participation. To help you […]
Every December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). On this day, we work to increase awareness and understanding of disability issues and the importance of the dignity, rights, well-being, and integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. International Day of Persons with Disabilities logo For IDPWD this year, Toronto […]
September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages and this week is International Week of Deaf People (September 20-26). These annual awareness dates are an opportunity to recognize the importance of sign language and to celebrate the unique linguistic identity and rich diversity of Deaf people and Deaf culture. For this post, I have put […]
May is Vision Health Month! Did you know: 1.2 million Canadians are living with vision loss, and over 8 million, or nearly 1 in 5, are living with an eye disease that could cause sight loss? Vision Health Month is a chance to think about your vision health and learn how to reduce the risk […]
This is a list of online resources related to the COVID-19 coronavirus from organizations supporting people who are Deaf and people with disabilities, mostly in the Toronto area. It will be updated as more resources are made available. If you have questions, feedback, or require this information in an alternate accessible format, please contact Toronto […]
These days, a lot of us are doing a lot more of our reading online. We wanted to provide some accessibility tips for folks who may be finding it hard to make the change from paper to digital books. We also wanted to let you know other ways that people with print disabilities – physical, […]
The annual Toronto Jazz Festival swings into town June 23 – July 2, 2017. Get in the mood with jazz from Naxos Music Library Jazz (a.k.a. Naxos Jazz). Just sign in with your valid Toronto Public Library card and PIN, and then enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz streamed directly through your computer, or download […]