{"id":19904,"date":"2015-10-20T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cccc.org\/news_blogs\/?p=19904"},"modified":"2022-07-07T10:14:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T14:14:27","slug":"why-improving-accessibility-should-be-a-priority-for-every-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cccc.org\/news_blogs\/hr\/2015\/10\/20\/why-improving-accessibility-should-be-a-priority-for-every-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Why improving accessibility should be a priority for every charity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_19911\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach-XL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19911\" class=\"wp-image-19911 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach-XL-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"FreeImages.com\/Local Guy\" width=\"625\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach-XL-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach-XL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach-XL.jpg 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">FreeImages.com\/Local Guy<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccc.org\/news_blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/stairs-onto-kirra-beach.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A story of accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A couple of weeks ago I watched my son ride a horse around the perimeter of an indoor riding arena.&nbsp; I couldn&#8217;t get over how well he did given that it was only his second time riding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I think what I\u2019ll remember the most is seeing the smile on his face and hearing his laughter as the horse quickened its pace to a trot.&nbsp; Suddenly his diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and global developmental delay melted away.&nbsp; In that moment he was just a kid who liked to ride horses.<\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering how it would be possible for someone dealing with those kinds of challenges to ride a horse.&nbsp; I must admit that I was somewhat apprehensive myself as my wife and I first explored this as a possible recreational activity for our son.<\/p>\n<p>The service provider had taken an activity that would normally present many barriers for someone with a disability, and had adapted it in a way that allowed our&nbsp;son to participate.<\/p>\n<p>My wife and I discussed our son\u2019s particular needs with the service provider, and in response they ensured that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">In addition to someone leading the horse, a volunteer walked along each side of the horse to provide our son with greater stability<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A ramp was made available to make mounting the horse easier<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Consistency was provided in terms of the horse and volunteers that our son would interact with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result of these accommodations had a near&nbsp;Disney like effect.&nbsp; Our son had found an activity that he enjoyed doing and that allowed him to engage with others in a meaningful way. &nbsp;Perhaps equally impressive was the relatively low cost of making this activity more accessible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A growing demographic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2012 Statistics Canada estimated that 3.8 million adult Canadians reported being limited in their daily activities due to a disability, representing 13.7% of the adult population<a href=\"#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[i]<\/a>.&nbsp; This is a significant demographic within Canada, and one that is expected to grow as our population ages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trend towards accessibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A number of&nbsp;&nbsp;provinces are taking steps to make their jurisdictions more accessible, and will likely look to the work that has been done in Ontario to inform and create their own legislation.&nbsp; Several notable provincial commitments have been highlighted below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/about-accessibility-laws\">The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005<\/a>&nbsp; <\/em>(AODA)<em>&nbsp;<\/em>is a law in Ontario that sets out a process for developing accessibility standards, with the goal of an accessible Ontario by the year 2025.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/web2.gov.mb.ca\/bills\/40-2\/b026e.php\">The Accessibility for Manitobans Act<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em>became law in 2013<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[ii]<\/a> and&nbsp;on November 1, 2015 Manitoba&#8217;s Customer Service Accessibility Standard, the first standard under this Act, will come into effect. &nbsp;All Manitoba organizations with one or more employees will be required to comply with this standard, with&nbsp;private and non-profit organizations being required to comply by November 1, 2018. &nbsp;For more information see the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/news.gov.mb.ca\/news\/index.html?item=36476&amp;posted=2015-10-21\">News Release<\/a>&nbsp;from the Manitoba government.<\/li>\n<li>In 2014 the Premier of British Columbia released Accessibility 2024: Making B.C. the most progressive province in Canada for people with disabilities by 2024<a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[iii]<\/a>. Accessibility 2024 is a 10-year action plan, designed around 12 building blocks that represent themes that emerged through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/governments\/about-the-bc-government\/accessibility\">disability consultation process<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In Nova Scotia, the Ministry of Community Services is committed to introducing the province\u2019s first <a href=\"http:\/\/novascotia.ca\/coms\/accessibility\/\">Accessibility Legislation in 2016<\/a>&nbsp;and will be drafting the new legislation based on the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of Nova Scotians<a href=\"#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[iv]<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The subject of my next blog post will be what Ontario charities need to know about the upcoming AODA requirements that are coming into effect on January 1, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Even if this legislation does not apply to your charity, Canadians are increasingly coming&nbsp;to expect that service providers will take reasonable steps to make their products and services more accessible when requested to do so.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Christian perspective on&nbsp;<\/strong><b>accessibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Christian charities have an opportunity to really lead the way when it comes to accessibility and making their products and services more accessible. &nbsp;Not because it\u2019s legislatively mandated, but because it\u2019s the right thing to do.<\/p>\n<p>I am particularly reminded of the story of the paralytic man in the second chapter of the Gospel&nbsp;of Mark.&nbsp; Given the barriers of his lack of mobility and the crowd that had gathered, the paralytic man was unable to reach Jesus.&nbsp; The friends of this man were so desperate to get him to Jesus, that they lowered him through a hole that had been dug in the roof.&nbsp; Upon seeing their faith, Jesus forgave the paralytic man of his sins and healed him.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Improving accessibility starts with you and me<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether your charity is considering the design of its website, employment practices or customer service experience, there are many opportunities to improve accessibility for those with disabilities.&nbsp; In many cases simply adopting a mindset of accessibility in how we engage with others can create goodwill and present opportunities to share the love of Jesus with others.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully improving accessibility does not need to be onerous, and many charities have already taken steps to ensure their programs and services remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible.<\/p>\n<p>I remember when&nbsp;my son was having difficulty sitting through the first part of the service until the children were dismissed. &nbsp;Sensing there was a&nbsp;need, our church family worked with us&nbsp;to&nbsp;come up with a solution that allowed my wife and I to participate in the service, and that provided our son with a much needed outlet for his energy. &nbsp;I was incredibly&nbsp;moved that a church of less than 150 people was able to find a way to make that happen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Lets keep the conversation going<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please take a moment to comment on this blog post or respond to&nbsp;one of the discussion points below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How has your charity successfully removed barriers to accessibility in the way it delivers its programs and services?<\/li>\n<li>What steps will you take to enhance the accessibility and inclusiveness of your charity when it comes to serving the unique needs of those with disabilities?<\/li>\n<li>What concerns do you have about the potential challenges that come with making your ministry more accessible?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[i]<\/a> http:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/pub\/89-654-x\/89-654-x2013002-eng.htm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[ii]<\/a> http:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/dio\/<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[iii]<\/a> http:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/governments\/about-the-bc-government\/accessibility\/accessibility-2024<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[iv]<\/a> http:\/\/novascotia.ca\/coms\/accessibility\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A story of accessibility A couple of weeks ago I watched my son ride a horse around the perimeter of an indoor riding arena.  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