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Student life can be challenging for anyone, and for persons with disabilities, this is especially true. Of course, there are plenty of tools and apps available to help overcome barriers surrounding disability and education, and we’ve explored many of those solutions in past e-bulletins. Unfortunately, some of these solutions require extensive training, funding/purchasing of equipment,…

Over the past several years, Microsoft has been gaining ground in the battle for most accessible computing systems. During that time, Windows has made vast improvements in its out-of-box accessibility. And now with a new Windows OS on the horizon, it’s evident that Microsoft has embraced the concepts of universal design and accessibility in a…

May 29 to June 4, 2022 “Adapt – Improvise – Overcome” We invite schools, businesses, and organizations to participate in New Brunswick’s Disability Awareness Week (DAW). DAW takes place during National Access Ability Week, May 29 to June 4, 2022. The goal of DAW is to raise public awareness of barriers that prevent citizens with…

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…

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