Building an Accessible Canada

By Georgette M. Ladin-Padeau

Building an Accessible Canada is the definitive guide for leaders, policymakers, designers, and advocates committed to a truly inclusive tomorrow. From the evolution of disability rights to the transformative power of the Accessible Canada Act, this book offers an unparalleled roadmap to remove barriers across every domain--health care, transportation, education, the built environment, employment, digital services, and more. Inside, you'll find: * A rigorous historical analysis of Canada's accessibility journey and lessons from international best practices * Deep dives into sectorspecific strategies--from universal design in financial services to accessible tourism and resource extraction * Evidencebased blueprints for implementation in workplace design, customer service, procurement, and vendor management * Cuttingedge methods for measuring progress using disaggregated, intersectional data and realtime reporting dashboards * Visionary scenarios for 2040 that reimagine homes, schools, workplaces, and public spaces as seamless platforms of inclusion Whether you're crafting policy, leading a corporate accessibility initiative, or driving communityled innovation, this book equips you with the legal frameworks, practical tools, and inspiring case studies needed to turn aspiration into action--and to build a barrierfree Canada that works for everyone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5X72PS4
• ISBN13: 9798280935884
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 291 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.7" x 8.5"