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2022 Message

Hello, I am wrapping up the year 2022 this week for a much needed two week tech free holiday to spend time with cherished family and friends.

Funny how it seemed only yesterday that I retreated to reflect on the year 2021. I treasure this time of the year because it gives me a rare opportunity to conduct an inventory of my motivations and values; my relationship with my family, friends, and colleagues; and, my work. But, it is also a time to assess my learning curve and to identify areas of improvement. I cherish the moment because it is the time of the year when I get to compose my year-end review of the year, not just a catalogue of the chronology of my activities, but also my heart and my business soul.

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Elections and Access

Canada’s Federal elections are happening these days. Elections will take place on Monday, September 20. Candidates are out in full force; making live streams on social media, doing interviews, going door to door, sending out flyers in mails, and making phone calls, etc.  Promises are being made, discussions being held among the community. Signs posted on

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Free Workshop

I am excited to share that we are pleased to offer a free Inclusive Communication workshop. Inclusive communication may not be a phrase you’ve come across before, but by joining this workshop you, and your business, will gain the necessary information to diversity your communication skills. Strong drive for continuous improvement & discovery Mindfulness approach

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Avoid Traumatization

Have you ever experienced going up to the cashier, trying to place an order and there was miscommunication? How many attempts were made to clarify your order? Which one of you lost their patience? Cashiers are supposed to provide positive customer experience with fair, friendly and courteous service. But… if there is a barrier occurring,

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Inclusive Communication

Are you a business that meets with clients or customers? Are you providing some form of communication support need in your workplace? Are you aware that people with communication support needs face widespread exclusion and discrimination? Who are these people? They are your customers, clients, co-workers, acquaintance, or even your family and friend. Inclusive Communication

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Let’s make accessibility happen

Person signing barrier free

Have you had a Deaf customer come in and faced an unfortunate conflict? You may have felt frustrated that you couldn’t help resolve an issue due to lack of communication. So you decided you wanted to know more about deafness and a bonus, learning sign language. Where do you go to seek such services? SignABLE

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Tim Hortons

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Couple weeks ago, BriConnect owned by Caylan McMullan contacted me to work together on a project with Tim Hortons. Tim Hortons shot a commercial involving ASL and just posted today of #TimsTrueStory told by MacKenzie and Blair. Tim Hortons reason for reaching out to BriConnect and me, their mission was for us to provide authentic

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Knowledge is Power

Collins Bay Institution

The Employment Equity and Diversity Committee at Collins Bay Institution reached out to me to provide a workshop. I hosted two-part lunch and learn workshop series at the institution. I provided my expertise for the attendees with the basic skills needed to interact effectively and respectfully with culturally deaf people within their work environment and

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Raising Deaf Culture Awareness

Photo of vase of flowers with a Kingston Unitarian pamphlet next to it.

Six months ago I was contacted by Kingston Unitarian Fellowship (KUF) through Susan Young, parent of a Deaf adult, to provide a presentation to raise their awareness of Deaf Culture and that occurred today. KUF is for all those in the Kingston area who support Unitarian Universalist principles to join together in a caring community

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AccessAbility Week 2018

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I participated last week, our National AccessAbility week and shared The City of Kingston Facebook and Twitter posts too. May 27 to June 2, 2018, was National AccessAbility Week. It was a time for Canadians to promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces, and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. It was