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For many of us, learning how to create accessible content is a fairly new concept. Of course, as we become increasingly aware of accessibility and universal design, we’ll need to dive deeper into the steps and concepts required to create content that is compliant with current accessibility standards. Let’s take a look at some helpful…

There are some new scholarship opportunities for post-secondary students with disabilities in New Brunswick. These opportunities are time-sensitive, so if you or someone who know might be eligible, don’t hesitate, apply now! The Doug Bridgman Memorial Scholarship Easter Seals New Brunswick is offering the Doug Bridgman Memorial Scholarship to New Brunswickers with physical disabilities. This…

With the advent of COVID-19, our reliance on technology has increased dramatically. Today, many of us still work from home, and some of us still rely on technology to a degree that we never did before. And although the net benefits of using these devices certainly outweighs the costs, there are downsides to being overly…

Chunking is a process by which individual pieces of an information set are broken down and then grouped together in a meaningful whole. This strategy can be very helpful for short-term memory recall. Let’s use the example of a phone number to demonstrate: First, let’s assume that we can easily remember only 4 things at…

In today’s e-bulletin, we’re going to talk about the major disability funding sources in New Brunswick, as well as a couple federally funded programs that are available to any student with disabilities in Canada. Not everyone is aware of these programs, but the potential funds granted can make an enormous difference in the life of…

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Tips and Tools for Creating Accessible Content

Scholarship Opportunities in New Brunswick

Balancing Mental Health and Technology

Chunking: A Memorization Strategy

Disability Funding Sources in New Brunswick