Similar to how physical access allows for people with any physical ability or using any kind of mobility aid to move about a space, communication access allows for individuals to interact with others using their most effective method of communication. That might include speech, gestures, picture or symbol boards or books, familiar communication partners, devices, text, email, sign language, Braille, and many more.
Communication access is essential in every sector, every facet of life: education, health care, employment, banking, transportation, retail, restaurants, tourism, hospitality, government, sports, museums, and the list continues.
Basically, any place where two or more people interact in person, on the phone, or online, there is a need for communication access.
But what does this really mean? Why is it so important? Who benefits? How can communication access be achieved?
Join us for a conversation about communication access in Canada for the next several weeks. We will discuss these questions and many others.
The conversation will take place via blog posts published weekly (roughly). You’re invited to post comments, ask questions, and to share.
Let’s chat!
