Included by Design

What an amazing way to close out the week! On Friday or Founder went for lunch and received the Queen Elizabeth ll medal.

It was well deserved, as Sean is the exemplification of “lead by example”, with his countless commitments to volunteerism and unwavering commitment to personifying our Values and persuite to seeing or Mission realized!

Thank you, AB Seed for the nomination!

A big thanks to & Jeff Loomis for accommodating Sean’s crazy schedule to find a time to still award the honour in person. Extra shout out and congratulations to Philip Lozano (good friend) for receiving this award as well! Two great change makers here in Alberta!

Disability Inclusion & Online Communities Discovery Survey Thank you for your interest! This survey is being conducted by a project group at Thin Air Labs partnering closely with Sean Crump of the team behind inclusivity-focused groups like Included by Design and Universal Access. We are hoping to build a digital community platform in service of the diverse...

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CONTEST ALERT!

🌟 July is Disability Pride Month🌟, and our friends at the have partnered with us for a staycation giveaway to celebrate!

THE STAYCATION PACKAGE INCLUDES
-2 night stay at the Residence Inn Downtown Calgary by Marriott (Studio Suite with Full Kitchen. Includes Buffet Breakfast for 2)
-Dinner for two at the Hearth Room ($100 Gift Certificate)
-Staycation Welcome Basket by Krooshl

HOW TO ENTER
👉 Tag your staycation bestie below
👉 Follow the link below and register for the giveaway

RULES
You OR your guest must be a person who identifies as living with a disability.
You must be located in Alberta. Travel costs are not included.
This contest is not affiliated with Facebook and is in no way, shape or form sponsored by Facebook.
You must be 18+ years to enter.
The giveaway closes on July 26th @ 1:00 PM MST. The winner will be contacted via email the same day and announced on IG live.

Follow the link below to register for the giveaway on Krooshl.com.

https://www.krooshl.com/e/giveaway-krooshl-x-residence-inn-downtown-by-marriott-17

📝 On the Blog: Universal Design 101

Guest blogger: Included by Design for

For , we've partnered with local organizations to highlight accessibility topics.

Today we're hearing from the experts at Included by Design on all things .

Check out the basics of universal design & how it allows for inclusion for every person regardless of ability, injury, or illness.

Head to our blog and check it out 👇

https://gatewaytodiversity.ca/universaldesign101/

Since Spring 2021, CEO and Founder of Included by Design Sean Crump, has been proud to serve on the Calgary Adapted Hub (CAH) powered by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Advisory Committee. Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is a collective of organizations committed to providing quality sport and recreation opportunities for children, youth, and families living with disabilities in the city of Calgary.

As a member of the Community Advisory Committee, Sean would like to take this as an opportunity to bring awareness to National AccessAbility Week ( ), running May 29 to June 4. This week celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities. Join us in celebrating this year’s theme “Inclusive from the start”, as we work together to build a community where no one is left out.

Learn more about CAH by visiting
https://www.calgaryadaptedhub.com/about/community-advisory-committee

Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Canadian Tire Jumpstart MRU Recreation Sport Calgary WinSport's Canada Olympic Park Mount Royal Cougars Athletics City of Calgary – Your Local Government MNP Community & Sport Centre University of Calgary Active Living

Thank you, Avenue Magazine — Calgary!

"Krooshl remedies the lack of accessibility by providing a crucial tool: a virtual community map. It lists local businesses within Calgary that meet a set of standards to ensure accessibility and a welcoming and inclusive visit." www.krooshl.com

New Platform Krooshl Maps Accessible Businesses for Calgarians - Avenue Calgary Krooshl helps people with a disability, seniors, new parents and temporarily injured individuals find accessible businesses in Calgary.

The recent pandemic put many Calgarians' lives in perspective. Entrepreneur and advocate Sean Crump hopes it is an experience that won't soon be forgotten. Through this intimate mini Telus documentary series, Sean shares his career and life journey.

"I have a very fortunate life, there have been ups and downs, and it really is about overcoming the things that are put in front of you—to get where you want to be." -Sean Crump

TELUS originals offers production grants and distribution opportunities for producers and filmmakers in British Columbia and Alberta.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMxajxRfcEE

Why I Love Calgary - Universal Access The recent pandemic put many Calgarians' lives in perspective. Entrepreneur and advocate Sean Crump is hoping it’s an experience that won’t soon be forgotten...

Removing barriers to access in all forms is central to fostering inclusion. To take it one step further, removing the individual's requirement to disclose to access accommodation, whether financial or other, is radical.

Free general admission for everyone, forever, is one of many ways the Glenbow Museum, its partners, and supporters have demonstrated their commitment to radical accessibility throughout the reimagine project.

Bravo to all involved! Glenbow Museum JR Shaw Free Admissions Endowment

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/shaw-family-donates-35-million-to-glenbow-to-permanently-fund-free-admission-arts-endowment

Shaw family donates $35 million to Glenbow to permanently fund free admission, arts endowment The $25-million JR Shaw Free Admissions Endowment will eliminate general admission in perpetuity

Canada is evolving into a more inclusive country, including for Canadians living with disabilities.

Get informed, empowered, and follow the meaningful development of the Accessibility Standards Canada, a framework designed under the Accessible Canada Act to identify and remove barriers that people living with disabilities face. The time is now.

We are proud of IBD's CEO and co-founder Sean Crump's contributions to this important project.

The seven priority areas under the Act are:
1. Employment.
2. The built environment.
3. Information and communication technologies.
4. Communication (other than information and communication technologies).
5. The procurement of goods, services, and facilities.
6. The design and delivery of programs and services.
7. Transportation.

People with disabilities should not have to ask for things they are entitled to, they should expect them. The first step is to develop accessibility standards. Our Roadmap to 2040 outlines how we will achieve this. 🗺️

Read more 👉🏾 https://accessible.canada.ca/roadmap-to-2040

Image: On a white background, the text ‘Roadmap to 2040’ appears in black at the top. Below, the text ‘Follow our journey’ appears on a black line that is placed over a grouping of blue and yellow brackets.

The pandemic disrupted the traditional workplace, resulting in an employee-driven transformation of improved working conditions.

While this progress improves life for all employees, it has fundamentally levelled the playing field for professionals living with disabilities.

How the post-pandemic work environment benefits every(body):
1. Hybrid And Remote Working
2. Emphasis On Mental Health
3. Benefits Expansion
4. Employee Power
5. Pay Equity

Read more here:

Council Post: How Employees With Disabilities Are Influencing Workplace Trends In 2022 As leaders, we have to create workplaces that work for everyone, especially for people with disabilities.

Labour shortages are one of the biggest issues facing Canadian companies right now, but there’s an underrepresented and untapped pool of skilled Canadians that could help close the gap: people with disabilities.

Opinion: Hiring more people with disabilities can address labour shortages - The Globe and Mail Companies often think that accommodating someone with a disability is too hard or too expensive, but we think it is good business