Pressbooks was used for this publication to create a WCAG 2.1 compliant scan and ensure we had a wide range of versions for our audience. As Pressbooks may be new to some of our readers, we have included instructions and resources to help you navigate the resource and explain the format of pieces like references or footnotes.

This Scan is also available to download as a PDF or EPUB file.

Navigating Chapters

Each chapter of the book can be accessed through the “Contents” tab near the top left of the screen. This will open a menu of chapters and clicking the chapter title will take you directly to that chapter. Some chapters will also contain a plus sign (+) which can be slicked to display subchapters.

Once you have opened a chapter or subchapter, you use the Contents tab to navigate or use the directional tabs near the bottom of the screen. Clicking on the left side will take you to the previous chapter and the right side will take you to the next chapter.

For further details on how to navigate a Pressbook, access the short YouTube video How to Navigate a Pressbook by KPU Learning Centres.

Subsections

Some chapters will contain drop-down sections which are initially hidden. An example of this is included below under the heading References and Citations Explained (click to expand).

References and Citations Explained (click to expand)

The authors also consulted both academic and non-academic literature (including from government, think tanks, NGOs and foundations) on the topics related to accessibility, with particular reference where possible to Calgary and Canada.  These insights are woven throughout the final document, rather than as a discreet “literature review” section. A range of additional resources not commonly considered in academic works (tweets, TikToks, TED Talks, personal YouTube channels, etc.) were also prioritized for our learning in recognition that these platforms are far more accessible – both in their creation and distribution – to the public than academic or other publications.

In referencing and crediting these sources, we have used a mix of strategies to ensure sources remain available to our audience. Modifying citation styles, prioritizing links to websites to download pdfs rather than pdfs themselves (which can become dead links more quickly), and noting limitations in referencing content are some strategies we have used to create reliable paths to sources. For more on our methodology and approach, visit APPENDIX B: Methodology.

As will be noted later, sources in the Globe and Mail may appear under different titles and dates depending on the way content is accessed. Alternative titles have been included where known.