Access in Progress

What Does Having a Built Environment Actually Mean?

Episode Summary

Canada has national accessibility legislation, but significant gaps remain between policy and everyday experiences. Em MacRae discusses why meaningful consultation with people with disabilities must be part of accessibility leadership, drawing attention to Air Canada's 2023 accessibility blueprint and concerns about the lack of consultation with major disability organizations.

Episode Notes

Canada has national accessibility legislation, but significant gaps remain between policy and everyday experiences. Em MacRae discusses why meaningful consultation with people with disabilities must be part of accessibility leadership, drawing attention to Air Canada's 2023 accessibility blueprint and concerns about the lack of consultation with major disability organizations.