Inclusion in Motion by AEBC

Travel offers new experiences, and in this blog one AEBC member shares her journey to Greece and Great Britain. She discovered how descriptive and tactile tours can make history, art, and culture come alive. Listen in for some inspiring travel experiences and practical ideas for planning your own accessible adventures.

Why do socks disappear in the dryer and why do airports still assume blind travellers need a wheelchair? In AEBC’s AccessAbility Week travel survey, AEBC members shared what frustrates them most about accessibility in travel and public spaces. Listen in to learn more and hear what they had to say.

What can an extra $4.20 a month really buy in Canada today? Following the recent increase to the Canada Disability Benefit, we asked ChatGPT that question, and the answer inspired a short blog as well as the song Four Twenty , which was created with the help of Suno AI. While the song uses humour to highlight a serious issue, our commitment to advocating for meaningful financial support for Canadi...

What can an extra $4.20 a month really buy in Canada today? Following the token increase in the Canada Disability Benefit, AEBC asked ChatGPT what an extra $4.20 could really buy. The answer inspired Four Twenty , a song created with the help of Suno AI. While the song uses humour, our commitment to advocating for meaningful financial support for Canadians with disabilities remains as strong as ev...

How we see ourselves strongly shapes how we respond to both everyday experiences and major life changes. Licensed psychologist Joshua Simmonds, who is legally blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, elaborates on the concept of response shift. He describes how people with vision loss can adapt their personal standards, values, and expectations to improve their quality of life, despite declining vision....

In this personal blog, AEBC member and Deafblind advocate, Penny Leclair, shares her cochlear implant journey, from profound hearing loss and isolation to rediscovering speech, music, and everyday sounds. Her story offers a unique perspective on hearing loss, rehabilitation, and the patience required to adapt to a cochlear implant.

Discover three surprising accessibility travel wins and practical tips from a lived-experience traveler. Read the full article, the third in Linda Bartram's series of four, and learn how small design choices make big differences.

In this session, Marcia and Diana complete their exploration of both new and older undiscovered settings in these two IOS26 menus.

In this candid and insightful episode, Deafblind advocate Penny Leclair shares her personal experiences as a Deafblind person. She is passionate about the importance of advocacy in breaking down the systemic barriers that prevent accessibility and inclusion in daily life. She explains why Deafblindness is a distinct disability and highlights the essential role of intervenor services across Canada...

In this blog, AEBC member Penny Leclair reflects on her lived experience as a Deafblind Canadian. She examines gaps in existing supports and services. Her insights highlight the changes needed to create more equitable access for Deafblind Canadians.

In Glen Sepke’s final Android presentation, he discusses optimal Chrome settings for more browser efficiency and free accessible apps best suited for working with various file formats such as docx, txt, BRF MP3, Kindle and more. Download the accompanying Word document here: https://e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_1b2ddeb225b74703877ecd0c01b14bbe.docx

In these excerpts from a previous episode, Cruising with a Guide Dog, Richard shares his experiences travelling with his guide dog on cruise ships and navigating ports of call.

In this third Android training session, Glenn Sepke demonstrates how to use Gmail and the Files app on Android devices with the TalkBack screen reader. Topics include adding email accounts, navigating email categories and settings, composing and reading emails, and managing local and cloud storage. Download the accompanying Word document here: https://bit.ly/4dz4iul   https://e243e96c-4b...

In this second article in the series, Linda Bartram reflects on a recent trip to Europe and her experiences navigating air travel as a blind traveller. Drawing on multiple flights and airports, she shares firsthand observations about the assistance she received and the challenges she encountered along the way.

This turned out to be Part One of a deep dive into VoiceOver settings with Marcia and Diana. Learn about demonstrated accessibility features including VoiceOver settings, braille display configuration, speech customization, recognition options, verbosity settings, and sound and haptic feedback.

After a month of travelling through Greece and Great Britain, Linda Bartram shares some of the lessons she learned along the way. From trip planning and accessible tours to smartphone challenges and staying connected, this blog offers practical tips for blind and low vision travellers.

AEBC's second authors event during National Accessibility Week features presentations from two guest authors. Penny LeClair discusses her book, “Life with Jefferson”, which tells the story of her guide dog and the impact he had on her family. Lynn Jensen presents her debut book, “Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight Loss”, offering practical tips for travelling while blind or having low visi...

AEBC’s first National Accessibility Week Authors Event of 2026 featured two inspiring authors who discussed their books. Hannah Levitt introduced her book. “All About Us: 20 True Tales of Courage and Disability”, highlighting remarkable stories of people with disabilities, including a NASA scientist, a paratriathlete, and a teenage mayor. David Lepofsky discussed his memoir, “Swimming Up Niagara F...

As part of National AccessAbility Week 2026, AEBC hosted a virtual event featuring Marie Renaud, NDP MLA for St. Albert. She discussed her efforts to introduce Bill 206, the Accessible Alberta Act. She then answered questions from attendees about accessibility issues, including income support programs.

What happens when accessibility policies clash with real-life experiences? One AEBC member shares his personal experience using a rideshare service while travelling with a guide dog. It turns out, policy and practice do not always align.

This is the second of four Android sessions presented by Glen Sepke. This session focuses on how to access and navigate the Play Store, as well as how to add and manage contacts on your phone. Download the accompanying Word document: https://bit.ly/4dz4iul

Ryan Fleury and Marcia Yale explore the mixed emotions and important conversations surrounding National AccessAbility Week. Marcia shares a sneak preview of AEBC’s upcoming National Accessibility Week events happening on June 3 and 4. The conversation broadens into an honest and thoughtful discussion about what accessibility really means and why these conversations matter year-round. 

Museums are increasingly using touch, audio description, and other sensory experiences to make art and history more accessible and engaging. Here, we explore museums that offer accessible tours, audio descriptions, and interactive experiences that bring history and art to life, making them more accessible and meaningful for everyone.

Diana Brent and Chantal Oakes share practical tips for navigating unfamiliar websites using screen readers on PC and iOS. They explore key strategies for finding your way around new sites, including how to use heading structure effectively, and how to make the most of headings and links lists for faster navigation.

As plans for the return of Ontario Northland passenger rail service continue to develop, many travellers are looking for more information about fares, accessibility, and trip planning. Our blog reflects on recent reporting from Toronto CityNews and explores why clear, accessible communication will be important as more details emerge.