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Our Thea Kurdi is a regular contributor on the NOW with Dave Brown Show where she discusses accessibility in the built environment addressing legislation and universal design. Follow us on social media and visit our Latest News to see upcoming air dates. Catch up on previous podcast episodes below!
List of podcast episodes:
  1. How to design COVID-19 proof Accessible Outdoor Patios - July 8th, 2020
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  2. Introduction to Accessible Design with Thea Kurdi - September 14th, 2020
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  3. How is Canada doing for Accessibility and Universal Design in Housing? - October 15th, 2020
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  4. Accessibility - The Hidden Ingredient to successful Urban Planning - November 9th, 2020
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  5. Holiday Shopping with Disabilities - November 30th, 2020
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  6. Myth Busting Accessibility in Winters - January 4th, 2021
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  7. Accessible Recreational Winter Activities – Indoor and Outdoor! - March 1st, 2021
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  8. Importance of Teaching Accessibility and Legislation - April 6th, 2021
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  9. An Overview of Innovation and Sustainability in Universal Design - April 26th, 2021
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  10. Celebrate Speech and Hearing Awareness Month! - May 27th, 2021
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  11. How to Design Accessible Beaches - June 21st, 2021
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  12. An Overview of the AODA Standards - July 19th, 2021
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  13. Tips to Design Accessible Swimming Pools - August 16th, 2021
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  14. Making Voting Accessible this Election Season! - September 13th, 2021
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  15. Return to in-person work post COVID-19 - November 8th, 2021
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  16. Understanding Municipal Accessibility Standards - December 6th, 2021
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  17. Designing for Sensory Disabilities - January 5th, 2022
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  18. Important Accessibility Changes to the Ontario Building Code 2022 that everyone should know! - January 31st, 2022
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  19. What does Legislation say for Accessibility in the Built Environment? - February 28th, 2022
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  20. Ensuring Electric Vehicle Charging Stations do not Discriminate - March 28th, 2022
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  21. It's Your Democratic Right but How Accessible is Voting? - April 21st, 2022
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  22. What does it take to Make Transit Accessible for All? - May 24th, 2022
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  23. Make the Past Relevant Again: Accessibility in Heritage Buildings - June 20th, 2022
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  24. How Accessible are Construction Sites? - July 18th, 2022
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  25. Accessibility in Hotel Accommodation - August 15th, 2022
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  26. Accessibility in Health Care Facilities - September 12th, 2022

Articles and Interviews

The DE Team is featured in many articles and publications globally to share knowledge about universal design. Our expertise in accessible and universal design allows us to discuss innovation and sustainability in the built environment with a unique lens. Follow us on social media and visit our Latest News for detailed publication backgrounds. Read the articles below!  

List of articles and featured interviews:
  1. Toronto Star: David Onley leaves a memorable legacy of advocacy - January 15th, 2023
  2. Accessibility Tip Sheet: Changes to the Ontario Building Code 2022 - January 30th, 2022
  3. New York Times: Make The World Better With One Of These Nine Ideas - May 29th, 2021
  4. Plan Canada: Disability Justice in The City - April 28th, 2021
  5. CBC News: As B.C. enters construction season, advocates call for better sidewalk access - April 18th, 2021
  6. UNESCO-UIA's World Capital of Architecture: Friendly Architecture - March 31st, 2021

TV and Media Appearances

At DesignABLE Environments, we are always re-thinking and innovating universal design and accessibility. We have been interviewed and featured by many digital media outlets to share our expertise. Follow us on social media and visit our Latest News for further information. Watch below!  

List of video and television appearances:
  1. CBC News: Legacy of David Onley - January 19th, 2023 [starting at 20:41]
  2. CBC Radio Metro Morning: Remembering David Onley - January 16th, 2023
  3. SHEDD (Successful Housing Elements and Developmental Disabilities) Webinar Series: What Makes a Home? Bricks, Mortar and Beyond - April 19th, 2022
  4. CTV Your Morning: Why many Canadians with disabilities feel like they need more support - September 8th, 2021
  5. Livable Environments Conference: What is Adaptable, Visitable, and Universal Housing? - April 28th, 2021
  6. RAIC Corporate Affiliates: Accessibility in Urban Planning - December 21st, 2020
  7. RAIC Corporate Affiliates: Site Plans in an Urban Landscape - December 20th, 2020
  8. A11yIRL: Designing Functional Useable Accessibility - December 1st, 2020
  9. University of Waterloo's School of Architecture: Applying Accessible Design Beyond Checklists - November 6th, 2020
  10. Access 2 Accessibility: Canadian Legislative Accessibility History and the Built Environment - October 19th, 2020
  11. #AXSChat: Interview with Thea Kurdi - July 3rd, 2020
  12. The Agenda with Steve Paikin: Fighting For a Barrier-Free Ontario - November 28th, 2019
  13. TEDxMississauga: Let's design for accessibility - February 9th, 2019
  14. AODA Alliance: Designing Buildings to Have Full and Proper Accessibility for People with Disabilities - November 28th, 2017
  15. Queen's Park: OWN Living in Place Event - October 14th, 2017

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