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SignAble Vi5ion:
Enabling equal communication access for all

We provide training for businesses on how to promote inclusive communication for individuals of all abilities, not limited to the traditional speaking and listening environment through our courses.

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SignAble Vi5ion:
Enabling equal communication access for all

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We provide training for businesses on how to promote inclusive communication for individuals of all abilities, not limited to the traditional speaking and listening environment through our courses.

Accessibility is the Key to Success

At SignAble Vi5ion, we offer services and tools in a variety of options to meet the needs of our clients, including in-person training, virtual, and on-demand services.

Whether you’re looking for a live presentation, a virtual training session, or pre-recorded content, SignAble Vi5ion’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility has a solution that will meet your needs.

Leah Riddell is a dynamic inclusive speaker, trainer, and advocate for accessibility and inclusion

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Leah Riddell

As a bilingual person who happens to be Deaf, Leah brings a unique perspective to her work and is dedicated to breaking down barriers and promoting greater understanding.

Inclusion Communication Training

I’m Leah, and I teach businesses inclusive
communication strategies.

I provide business owners and their employees the knowledge and skills to take the awkwardness out of accommodation so they can better serve their customers.

With this training, you demonstrate that your business prioritizes access for all.

If you make your customers feel welcome, and they can access your services easily, you may have just gotten yourself a customer for life. And they’ll bring others with them too.

When there’s access for all, everyone wins.

Programs & Courses

Our comprehensive services and courses train, teach, and consult on inclusive communication and ASL for the workplace and individuals. With our ASL courses, lived experiences, and interactive approach, we bridge the gap between verbal and non-verbal communication. Here are some of our most popular options, or check them all out on our Courses page!

Speaking & Training

Whether you are a business leader, educator, or community organizer, Leah has the experience and expertise to help you create a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

Sign2Thrive

If you’ve been trying to learn ASL by cobbling together googled resources, free downloadables, and YouTube videos, and you haven’t really got anywhere, this course if for you.

Sign2Work

Looking for a fun and effective way to improve workplace communication and inclusivity?

Speaking & Training

Whether you are a business leader, educator, or community organizer, Leah has the experience and expertise to help you create a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

Sign2Thrive

If you’ve been trying to learn ASL by cobbling together googled resources, free downloadables, and YouTube videos, and you haven’t really got anywhere, this course if for you.

Sign2Work

Looking for a fun and effective way to improve workplace communication and inclusivity?

What people are saying

“Ensuring we support Kingstonians ability to more fully participate in the economy is really important. Over the years we have noticed increasing numbers of participants who need accommodations and programs that are designed to support inclusiveness. Leah and SignAble Vi5ion has been a tremendous resource to support our awareness and understanding of how to ensure all our entrepreneurs and business owners can have the best experience possible accessing our supports.”
Donna Gillespie, CEO
Kingston Economic Development Corportation
“Learning another language is no easy endeavour. SignAble Vi5ion’s affordable and easy-to-navigate training modules provided me with basic ASL techniques and industry-specific phrases that made incorporating ASL into our everyday operations accessible and fun. Even the kids dived into the training!”
Alix Carr-Harris
Haymaker’s Coffee Co.

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