Data Sharing

How We’ll Share What We Learn

Your photos, audio recordings, and written experiences are powerful tools for change. When policymakers, architects, service providers, and the public can see and hear what parents with disabilities actually encounter, it becomes much harder to ignore accessibility barriers

Participate

What Will Be Shared

With your explicit permission, we will share:

PHOTOGRAPHS

Visual documentation of:

• Architectural barriers (inaccessible ramps, narrow doorways, missing elevators)

• Gaps in services (lack of changing tables, inaccessible ticketing)

• Positive examples (well-designed playgrounds, accessible family washrooms)

• Environmental challenges (pathway obstacles, signage issues)

AUDIO RECORDINGS

Voice memos capturing:

• Your explanations of barriers you face

• Stories about your experiences

• Descriptions of how accessibility issues affect your family

• Your recommendations for solutions

• Emotional context that photos alone can't convey

WRITTEN TEXTS

Descriptions including:

• Detailed accounts of accessibility challenges

• Specific examples of how barriers impact parenting

• Suggestions for improvements

• Context about your family's needs

Be Part of the Change
A red wooden bench on a sidewalk in front of a colorful city street with shops and pedestrians.
Sign advertising accessible washroom and handwash station in downtown pedestrian mall, open daily from noon to 10 p.m., located at Harbour Drive and Ayres Cove.

Where Materials Will Be Shared

SOCIAL MEDIA

Platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, potentially others

Purpose: Reach wide audiences, raise awareness, spark conversations

Links:

MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Partnership: Council of Canadians with Disabilities

Purpose: Create lasting public record, educate visitors, preserve stories

Updates:

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

Audiences: Accessibility professionals, researchers, policymakers, designers

Purpose: Direct impact on people who create standards and policies

Updates:

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Format: Peer-reviewed journal articles

Purpose: Add to research knowledge, influence academic understanding

Updates:

REPORTS & POLICY BRIEFS

Audiences: Government officials, advocacy organizations, service providers

Purpose: Translate research into actionable recommendations

Updates:

First photo: airplane tray table with a water bottle, an in-flight magazine, and a small bag. Second photo: indoor floor with a metal railing, glossy tiles, and a yellow caution sign.

Examples

    • Airports, train stations, ferry terminals

    • Purchasing tickets and boarding processes

    • Managing luggage with children and mobility aids

    • Navigating security checkpoints

    • Accessing washrooms and family facilities

    • Dealing with last-minute cancellations or changes

    • Playground accessibility

    • Trail access with children and mobility equipment

    • Picnic and rest areas

    • Parking and facility access

    • Accessible equipment availability (adaptive strollers, etc.)

    • Navigating exhibits with children

    • Accessing gift shops with strollers or mobility devices

    • Family washroom facilities

    • Interactive displays designed for children

    • Staff interactions and assistance

    • Banks (opening accounts for/with children)

    • Passport offices (completing paperwork, bringing children)

    • Government buildings (accessing services as a parent)

    • Interactions with federal employees

    • • Attitudinal barriers from staff

Be Part of the Change
Two Polaroid-style photos, one shows a close-up of a metal pipe connection with a red circle around a part, the other depicts a person in winter clothing with a purple suitcase exiting a train, with another person in a wheelchair nearby.

Accessibility in Everyday Life

These images illustrate real-world accessibility challenges and opportunities for creating more inclusive communities.