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John Fluevog Shoes – The “Darby”

Accessibility Awareness, Accessibility Legislation

Shoes for the soul: Canadian shoe designer creates perfect pair for Calgary woman By JILL CROTEAU GLOBAL NEWS Darby Lee Young lives with cerebral palsy. Just like anyone else, she loves a funky pair of shoes to make a statement and show off her personality. But shoes...

LPF has Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC)

Accessibility Awareness, Accessibility Legislation, Built Environment, Universal Accessibility in Architecture

Did you know that #LevelPlayingField is approved to provide your built environment with Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC)? "Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification is a rating system that uses trained professionals to evaluate the...

Curling club making accessibility top priority

Accessibility Awareness, Athletes with Disabilities, Built Environment, Universal Accessibility in Architecture

“We thought: why don’t we do the whole deal and make the whole place accessible? We feel like if we can make the whole facility accessible, including the ice, it’s nice for people to be able to get in here and we feel it’s our primary job as the curling facility for...

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program

Accessibility Awareness, Accessibility Legislation, Built Environment

The Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program provides funding to support research into the identification and removal of barriers to accessibility. You could be eligible for a grant or contribution....

Accessible Events. How does your event measure up?

Accessibility Awareness

Accessible Events. How does your event measure up? Spring is finally here! Time to change the tires, dust off the BBQ, pull out the patio furniture and enjoy the sun. With festival season right around the corner, accessibility planning should be on every event...

International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Calgary

Accessibility Awareness

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi today declared Dec. 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the City of Calgary. Level Playing Field Principal Accessibility Strategist Darby Young and fellow member of the Alberta Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with...

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