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Now Hiring? Celebrating DEAM the Most Effective Way Possible: By Hiring Employees With Disabilities
by Tova Sherman October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). In Nova Scotia, nearly...
The Brain is a Marvel: Why a New McGill Study on Autism Matters to Me as a CEO with ADHD
by Tova Sherman As a CEO of a disability agency, I spend my days looking at the big picture:...
Winning In (A) Third Place
by Blake Hunsley What is a ‘third place’? A third place is a space that is not your home, that is...
What a Summer Job Should Look Like
by Christian Honig, Summer Student Contributor This was my second summer working at reachAbility,...
What can one person really do? Something.
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let...
The Importance of Clarity in Service Delivery
by Franco Martinez There are a lot of areas in our daily lives that have become harder to predict....
Equalizing the Playing Field: Why reachAbility Matters in Nova Scotia
by Tova Sherman At reachAbility Association, we do not believe that having a disability or facing...
Perfecting Through Partnering: How Community Partnerships Build Better Programs
by Herve Kazungu Community organizations are working with people whose needs, experiences, and...
Launching Your Disabled Teen Into College: Next Practices for Parents
by Tova Sherman The transition to university is a massive leap for any family, but when your teen...
Client Perspective: Creating Confidence & Connections at reachAbility
by Jace Boyd, Client Contributor Finding work in Halifax at the moment is no easy task. Employers...
Trickle Down Trouble: Who Tariffs Hit Hardest
by Tova Sherman When Canada and the U.S. fight a tariff war, do disabled Canadians become the...
Say The Word
by Blake Hunsley It’s July, and that means it’s Disability Pride Month! And what better way to...
Looking For Green Flags: How Businesses Are Getting Inclusion Right
by Tova Sherman We love to complain about bad employers. Social media is filled with rants about...
Change Requires Willingness
By Markus Fortune No day, week, or month is safe from homophobia, even in 2026 (based on last...
Pride and Prejudice: The Problem With Gatekeeping At Pride
by Blake Hunsley Accessibility at Pride has been a battle for a long time now, and one where we’ve...
Clear Skies for Everyone: My Hopes for the Future of Accessible Travel
by Tova Sherman For me, a crowded airport isn't just busy—it is a chaotic storm that tests both my...
Open House 2026
We were thrilled to have so many of our clients, friends, community partners, and family members...
Volunteering: Giving a Little to Gain a Lot
by Markus Fortune During my last year of high school, I was required to do 10 hours of community...
National AccessAbility Week 2026: Celebrating Successes and Planning for a More Accessible Future
by Tova Sherman As the CEO of reachAbility, I am incredibly proud to lead an organization rooted...
Treat Every Week As National AccessAbility Week
by Evan Dobbie National AccessAbility Week, often shortened to NAAW, is an important moment to...
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child as a Neurodivergent Adult
by Chelsea Coffin Parenting is never a one-size-fits-all experience—but when both you and your...
Unlocking Potential Part II: Four Steps Workers With Cognitive Disabilities Can Take To Help Them Thrive At Work
by Tova Sherman In my last article I wrote about practices team members can use to welcome clients...
5 Low/No Cost Accommodations You Can Make Today To Benefit Everyone On Your Team
by Blake Hunsley When we talk about workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities, many...
Unlocking Potential: The Case for Inclusion of Job Seekers with Cognitive Disabilities in Canada’s Workforce
by Tova Sherman In Canada, the conversation around workplace diversity is rapidly evolving to...
Community & Networking: Two Different But Essential Keys to Newcomer Success
by Alex Mansfield When people talk about helping newcomers succeed in Canada, two words often get...
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