Accessibility - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:51:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Interim Housing Solutions https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/02/interim-housing-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interim-housing-solutions Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:30:20 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17364 Take a look at Rapid Interim Housing – a prototype being developed in Australia to help solve accessible housing issues.  This solution would provide temporary accessible housing for younger people who are newly disabled, instead of having them stay in hospitals or aged care facilities. Summer Foundation:  Rapid Interim Housing

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Visual Notifications https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/o-tip-of-the-week-visual-notifications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-visual-notifications Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:30:32 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17276 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of January, our O-Tip series will help you to get acquainted with your devices and the awesome accessibility features you may not be aware of. If you struggle […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Trouble Typing? Try “Talk to Text” https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/o-tip-of-the-week-trouble-typing-try-talk-to-text/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-trouble-typing-try-talk-to-text Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:30:47 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17263 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of January, our O-Tip series will help you to get acquainted with your devices and the awesome accessibility features you may not be aware of. If typing on […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Helping You See the Bigger Picture (Literally…) https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/o-tip-of-the-week-helping-you-see-the-bigger-picture-literally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-helping-you-see-the-bigger-picture-literally Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:30:03 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17238 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of January, our O-Tip series will help you to get acquainted with your devices and the awesome accessibility features you may not be aware of. For those who […]

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]]> O-Tip of the Week: Getting to Know Your Devices https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2020/01/o-tip-of-the-week-getting-to-know-your-devices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=o-tip-of-the-week-getting-to-know-your-devices Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:30:23 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=17221 Our O-Tip of the week series we will be providing valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.  For the month of January, our O-Tip series will help you to get acquainted with your devices and the awesome accessibility features you may not be aware of. Did you know […]

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]]> The Accessible Playground https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/the-accessible-playground/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-accessible-playground Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:30:52 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16897 How does your local playground stack up when it comes to access for all?  Is it accessible?  Older playgrounds were not built with accessibility in mind; however, newer builds are breaking barriers for users with not only physical disabilities but invisible disabilities such as autism and sensory processing disorders.  In the following article learn more […]

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]]> What Makes a Building Truly Accessible? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/09/what-makes-a-building-truly-accessible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-a-building-truly-accessible Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:30:11 +0000 https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16862 There is a greater awareness in society that our buildings and spaces must be more accessible to the greatest majority of people.  But what exactly makes a building accessible?  Take a look at this fantastic blog care of the Rick Hansen Foundation that discusses how there is more to accessibility than just the physical space.  […]

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]]> Functional, Yet Fashionable Clothing for All https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/08/functional-yet-fashionable-clothing-for-all/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=functional-yet-fashionable-clothing-for-all Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:30:02 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16790 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology)Co-Written with Jacquelyn Bonneville, Occupational Therapist As occupational therapists, we often see clients experience issues with dressing after an injury or as a result of a disability.  How do you dress when you have one arm?  Or, how can you don pants, socks and shoes when you […]

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]]> Accessible Travel Destinations Across Canada https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/06/accessible-travel-destinations-across-canada/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accessible-travel-destinations-across-canada Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:30:59 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16706 Summer vacation is here!  For those looking to get away or those looking for fun day trips as part of a staycation, the possibilities may seem endless, however, for someone with a disability they may be limited.  The good news is that there are many fully accessible destinations, activities, and adventures across Canada!  Take a […]

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]]> Getting around: Transportation Made Easier https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2019/05/getting-around-transportation-made-easier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-around-transportation-made-easier Mon, 13 May 2019 11:30:00 +0000 http://solutionsforliving.ca/?p=16589 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Have you ever wondered why the design of the objects we use and spaces around us are getting better and seem to relate to our bodies or the way we do things in a much more obvious way than ever before? Barrier-Free Design allows the greatest […]

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