Recognizing that we are organizationally and personally on unique learning journeys, rather than provide a list of recommended resources, this list is intended to surface content that was a key part of our learning journey (some of which might not already be included in our footnotes).

Practical Tools for Workplace Inclusion

• Disability Inclusive Employer Self-Assessment Tool. https://disabilityinclusion.ca/
• Gateway To Digital Inclusion (GTDI) mobile app and Digital Literacy (GTDI) Program. https://gatewayassociation.ca/dih/
• Inployable – Connecting employers with Canadians with Down Syndrome. https://inployable.com/

Practical Tools for Inclusive and Universal Design

• Accessibility Toolkit (BC Open Campus). https://opentextbc.ca/accessibilitytoolkit/
• Accessible Useability Scale (AUS) from Fable (adapted from John Brooke’s System Usability Scale. https://makeitfable.com/accessible-usability-scale/
• Alberta Safety Codes Council: Barrier-Free Design Guide. https://ebs.safetycodes.ab.ca/documents/webdocs/PI/Barrier-Free-Design-Guide_WEB-Aug2019.pdf
• Assistive Technology for Learning (Calgary Learning Disability and ADHD Network). https://ldadhdnetwork.ca/assistive-technology/
• CNIB: Clearing Our Path. https://www.clearingourpath.ca/8.0.0-design-needs_e.php
• Designing for All. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/designingforall/
• Disability:IN [Digital] Accessibility Resources. https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/digital-accessibility-program/
• Inclusive Design Guide. https://guide.inclusivedesign.ca/insights/
• Inclusive Design Learning Handbook. https://handbook.floeproject.org/
• Queen’s University Accessibility Hub: Social Media Accessibility Tutorials. https://www.queensu.ca/accessibility/tutorials/social-media-accessibility
• Plain Language, Accessibility, and Inclusive Communications (Privy Council guide). https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/services/communications-community-office/communications-101-boot-camp-canadian-public-servants/plain-language-accessibility-inclusive-communications.html
• Rick Hansen Foundation: Accessibility Certification, Training and Professional Networking. https://www.rickhansen.com/
• SNOW (OCADU) – Includes Assistive Technology Glossary. https://snow.idrc.ocadu.ca/
• Web Accessibility Initiative. https://www.w3.org/standards/webdesign/accessibility
• WebAIM. https://webaim.org/articles/

Critical Policy Tools for Accessibility

• Accessibility Data Hub. https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/topics-start/accessibility
• Accessibility Canada: Resources. https://accessibilitycanada.ca/resources/
• Global Report on Assistive Technology (2022). https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240049451
• Sinneave Family Foundation: Communications Guide. https://sinneavefoundation.org/resource-listings-page/communications-guide/

Interesting Reads and Resources to Challenge Assumptions and Mental Models

• Regina Gilbert: Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/148425015X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Jenny Morris: Pride Against Prejudice: A Personal Politics of Disability. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/857755.Pride_Against_Prejudice?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hCvQeZl00k&rank=1

Films

• Picture This… International Film Festival (2000 films in the catalogue). https://ptff.typepad.com/ptff_main/
• A Space in Time – Feature Film (2021). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11828636/
• Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution – Documentary (2020). https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81001496?tctx=0%2C0%2C61b079ed-fb3e-4899-9daa-3009df65b1a8-330423994%2C%2C&trackId=13752289
• My Disability Roadmap – Documentary (2022). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19296698/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3
• Take a Look at this Heart – Documentary (2019). https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0GQJTPM9IVRAL2W74TETCHSKW4/ref=atv_sr_def_c_unkc__1_1_1?sr=1-1&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&pageTypeId=B082QY9G6W&qid=1587098205
• Temple Grandin – Feature Film (2010). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1278469/
• The Artisans – Documentary (2018). https://www.nfb.ca/film/artisans/
• Vision Portraits – Documentary (2019). https://www.newday.com/films/vision-portraits

Content Creators

• Alina-Gene Lee. Content Creator. TikTok @alina.gene, Instagram @alinagene.
• C3 and Maya Ariel. Content Creator. Instagram @TheArielSeries, Website TheArielSeries.com. 
• Chella Man. Actor, Content Creator, and Activist. Instagram @ChellaMan.
• Imani Barbarin. Content Creator. TikTok: @crutches_and_spice, Website/blog: crutchesandspice.com. 
• Jordan. Content Creator. TikTok: @ADHDWhileBlack, Instagram: @theADHDWhileBlack.
• David Hingsburger (Author 1952-2021) https://www.openfuturelearning.org/blog/index.php/category/dave-hingsburger/
• Sarah Harrower. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sarah-harrower-1006b2147
• John Loeppky https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/author/john-loeppky-1.5510253 and the crip tax https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/crip-tax-opinion-1.5856848
• Sara Jama https://theconversation.com/sarah-jamas-censure-making-people-feel-uncomfortable-is-part-of-the-job-216704

Disability and Sexuality

• Tell it Like it Is. Presentation at the Prairie Sexuality and Disability Conference. https://nevertmi.ca/psdcon/
• Sexuality and Disability [article]. https://article-1.ca/issue-3/sexuality-and-disability/
• Sexual and reproductive health health fund project [website]. https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/programs-services/srhf-project