Understanding Digital Accessibility
Canadian Survey on Disability
Canadian learning disability statistics
Universal Design
Canadian infographic
Accessibility Handbook
Canadian Digital Services
Digital Accessibility Tool Kit
Government of Canada
Video introduction to web accessibility and W3C standards
Canadian learning disability statistics
Website Accessibility in Ontario
The ultimate guidleine
Introduction to Canadian Digital Accessibility Laws
Accessibility for Businesses
Tools to test digital accessibility
Port Of Access
Our very own colour contrast checker
Digital Accessibility for Websites
Definition and usability of plain language
Importance of plain language
Plain language checklist
Writing for the web
Plain language for digital accessibility
Structure and design
Improve website visibility with SEO
SEO guide for WordPress websites
Social media & Digital Accessibility
Facebook's commitment to Accessibility
Get the most out of Facebook
Instagram Reels
The ultimate guide to Reels
TikTok and Accessibility
TikTok's commitment to Accessibility
Learning ASL alphabets through filters
Snapchat and accessibility
Assistive technology friendly
LinkedIn's Accessibility journey
Accessibility in Nova Scotia
Unified voice for Nova Scotians with disabilities
League for Equal Opportunity
Links and resource list for Nova Scotians
How to be inclusive
Inclusive Community support
Halifax Association for Community Living
Meeting the needs of Nova Scotians with disabilities
Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Stay up-to-date with the community
Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia
Advancing disability issues
Provincial Government Accessibility Directorate
Support to live independently with a disability
Independent Living Nova Scotia
Inclusive living in the community
- Inclusion Nova Scotia (formerly The NS Association for Community Living)
- As of a 2017 Learning Disabilities Association of Canada survey, one in five Canadians aged 15 years and over – or about 6.2 million individuals – has one or more disabilities.
- Centre for Excellence in Universal Design. Copyright Claudine Casabonne 2013
- Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act became law in 2017. It set Nova Scotia on a path to becoming a leader in accessibility and initiated a policy pathway that includes the goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030.
- Accessible advertising is good for everyone
- Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C standards.
- Website Accessibility in Ontario is a huge topic for local business owners right now (2022).
- Introduction to Canadian Digital Accessibility Laws
- W3C, Tim Berners-Lee
- How to choose an accessible font
- There are numerous tools out there to help you verify whether an image’s colours are colour-blind-friendly or not. Vischeck is one that we recommend.
- Epilepsy and why it is important to keep factor
- Plain language and its importance
- ProPublica experiments with plain language to share accessible stories and news
- Checklist for plain language and meeting the standard.
- Plain language explained
- SEO
- Facebook provides their own Facebook page dedicated to the latest news and updates about accessibility in the Meta world, such as conferences and upcoming features.
- For more hands-on information, Facebook makes their accessibility help information easy to find.
- What is Facebook Watch and how to use it
- Instagram was testing a full-screen feed display similar to TikTok’s through late 2021 and early 2022. Currently, all their videos appear full-screen.
- Reels and videos
- A note about video dimension and file size
- Below is a quick summary of TikTok’s key features. You can look at the full accessibility page on TikTok’s site by following the link
- Tips on becoming more accessible on TikTok
- Inclusive job postings
- Image dimensions and sizes for LinkedIn and career pages.
Colour Contrast Checker
Assess colour combinations for readability and accessibility, empowering your design process. Confirm contrast ratios swiftly to enhance user experience and foster inclusivity. Accessibility, just a click away.
Colour Contrast Checker
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