News and Updates
Accessible Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone: A Guide by Pedesting
Greetings to all our readers at Pedesting! The holiday season is upon us, a time filled with joy, warmth, and the spirit of giving. As our Calgary office is gearing up for a beautiful holiday season, we at Pedesting have put together a special list of gift ideas tailored for individuals with various disabilities to ensure that everyone feels included and cherished during this festive season.
Beyond Stereotypes: A Guide to Inclusive Language and Debunking Disability Myths
As we commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023, at Pedesting, we recognize the vital role that inclusive language and dispelling disability myths play in creating an inclusive community. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of employing respectful language and challenging misconceptions about disabilities.
Four new downtown locations added to Calgary Accessibility App Pedesting
CALGARY, Nov. 2, 2023 News Release: Leaders from business and post-secondary communities came together on Thursday to make Calgary’s downtown more accessible by joining Pedesting, an accessible navigation app.
Pedesting Launches the #HowDoYouPedest Campaign
To celebrate the launch of the Pedesting app and to raise awareness around pedestrian spaces and accessibility, at Pedesting we are launching the #HowDoYouPedest campaign (https://pedestcalgary.com)
Calgary navigation app Pedesting launches on Apple and Android stores
App several years in the making was created to help people walking or rolling find the easiest, safest and most accessible routes. It is now available for Download on iOS and Android
Through The Lens of Understanding: Navigating Different Places With A Disability
Welcome to our guide on the challenges faced by individuals with a disability. In Pedesting, we often talk about something called unconscious biases. In a society we are conditioned to view things with certain bias. Hence, for many, the term accessibility might only be defined as a ramp or a power door. So, in this blog, we dive into the daily challenges persons with disabilities might face at different places.
Accessible Travel: The Must Know Guide for A Vacation
Welcome to Pedesting’s guide on accessible travel! Are you wondering how to travel with accessibility needs? As the holiday season is here, we understand the importance of inclusive and enjoyable vacations for individuals with mobility challenges. In this blog, we aim to provide must-know information to make your travel experiences memorable and hassle-free from the accessibility point of view.
An Overview of Accessibility at Calgary Stampede
Stampede can be a very overwhelming experience from an accessibility point of view. But that should not prevent anyone from having fun. As the Stampede 2023 kicks off here is a consolidated quick go to information to find the most accessible options to navigate from Pedesting. If you have questions like, Is Calgary stampede accessible or accessible options to enjoy stampede this mini blog can help you.
Varied Spectrums Of Accessibility: What Accessibility Mean To People With Different Disabilities
We are happy to share the voices of Joanne Dorn, Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy, Alberta, Taylor Bauer, Coordinator, Awareness and Community Outreach AB/NWT, Canadian National Institute for the blind (CNIB) and representatives from the Hear and Deaf Alberta. They discuss what accessibility means to each disability they are working for and how to make our communities more accessible.