Darby Young on creating accessible communities.
In Canada, one in five people over the age of 15 have one or more disabilities. For many people, there are countless barriers to accessing everyday needs and services.
How can ensure people of all abilities can thrive in our communities? To learn more, I sat down with Darby Young, Principal of Level Playing Field and Accessibility Strategist. We also hear from Alex, Crystal and Kathleen.
If you are tuning in from the Municipality of the County of Kings, or the Villages of Aylesford, Canning, Cornwallis Square, Greenwood, Kingston, New Minas and Port Williams, check out the Municipality’s website to share your stories.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
