A red brick path has bricks laid out in a heart pattern.
Myth ❌️ Accessibility only helps small, specific groups.
Fact ✔️ It helps many people: PWDs, seniors, parents/caregivers, people recovering from injury, anyone having a tough day, etc.! Accessibility is a community benefit!
How has accessibility helped you recently? ⬇️
#Accessibility #Guelph #GBFC
A post-it note with a drawing of a lightbulb is pinned to a cork board.
Hi Guelph! We are the Guelph Barrier Free Committee 🌞 We share: accessibility education, updates, tips, and we're looking to share more! What sort of accessibility content do you like to see? Send us a message or comment below! ⬇️
#Guelph #Accessibility #Community #GBFC #ProgressNotPerfection
A close-up of an accessible push button for door entry is mounted on a railing, with a restaurant's interior and posters visible in the background.
Quick accessibility check for today 👀 Does your space have an automatic door button? Is it easy to find? Easy to reach (for wheelchair and powerchair users)? Open without a long wait? Test your button out today and let us know how your checks went! ⬇️
#BarrierFree #GBFC #ProgressNotPerfection
A bush with small, red berries is covered in a light layer of fluffy white snow.
Winter accessibility is community accessibility❄️ Cleared sidewalks can make a difference in getting to work, keeping an appointment, or keeping plans. Do you know of local groups helping out with snow removal this year? Let us know! ⬇️
#Guelph #GBFC #ProgressNotPerfection
A red fire truck races through a downtown Guelph intersection in a dynamic shot.
💡For more #accessible posts add alt text! Alt text is a description that helps screen readers understand what's in a photo. Alt text for this pic: “A red fire truck races through an intersection in a dynamic shot.”
#GBFC can help you find it if you're not sure where it is! Just drop a comment⬇️
Close-up of a yellow, tactile walking surface indicator with raised circular bumps on the left and parallel ridges on the right.
Those bumpy tiles at crosswalks? They’re called tactile surface indicators and they help people with vision limitations navigate safely. 🌞 Every small design choice counts when we're thinking of inclusivity! Have you spotted any recently? ⬇️
#Guelph #GBFC #BarrierFree #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
