Level Playing Field is excited to showcase at #BUILDEXAlberta, happening Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24! Join us there to discover the cutting-edge solutions shaping #AccessibleDesign standards at the newly expanded #BMOCentre at #StampedePark in #Calgary. Don't miss out on this premier event for the #BuiltEnvironment, featuring #LevelPlayingField's very own founder and principal #accessibility strategist Darby Lee Young ♿️ ADAC and accessibility education and policy strategist Thea Kurdi speaking on #AccessibilityStandards for all spaces and places. Learn more about Buildings Canada and Buildex Alberta here: https://lnkd.in/gfXWet_z And don't forget to register for Darby and Thea's seminar on #UniversalDesign: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, right here: https://lnkd.in/e95JgN85 #AccessibilityMatters #AccessibilityForAll #AccessiblePlaces #AccessibleSpaces #AccessibleBuildings #AccessibleOutdoors #AlwaysAccessible #UpYourStandards #AccessibleCalgary #AccessibleAlberta #AccessibleCanada #AccessbleWorld
Level Playing Field
Architecture and Planning
Calgary, Alberta 3,619 followers
An Accessibility Consulting Firm - Human-Centered Design Approach!
About us
Level Playing Field Inc. (LPF) evaluates, develops and promotes accessible and universal design solutions in all urban environments through first-hand lived experience. We provide consulting expertise for a variety of facilities including government buildings, public spaces, institutional buildings, commercial buildings, residential buildings and more. LPF can offer services at any stage of a project, from reviewing drawings for new builds to providing site audits for existing spaces. We save our clients money by building in accessibility features from the start, thereby future proofing the built environment. We make environments that are more inclusive and streamline processes for design, building and management. Services include: • Auditing existing spaces for accessibility and inclusivity. • Drawing reviews of new projects for accessibility and inclusivity. • New and existing streetscape best practice recommendations. • Public realm accessibility and inclusivity. • Barrier-free code compliance and accessibility best practice recommendations. • Accessibility and inclusivity for events. • Customized inclusive behaviours training. • Risk management and life safety specific to accessibility. • Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC). Our mandate is to establish the utmost regard for accessibility within the built environment. Simply, we focus on making the places we live, work, and play inclusive for all, regardless of age or ability. We encourage a design-for-all approach, encompassing universal design, international best practices, and lived-experience. We do not provide advocacy support for political intentions. We do not provide donations or financial support to any non-profit organizations. However, we do encourage persons with disabilities seek out one of the many advocacy groups pertinent to their personal experiences.
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http://www.levelplayingfield.ca
External link for Level Playing Field
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Accessibility Audits, Barrier-Free Code, Universal Design, Education, Pre-Design Construction Consulting, Music Festivals, Retrofit recommendations, Risk Management, Aging in Place, and RHFAC
Locations
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125 9 Ave SE
#1830
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0P6, CA
Employees at Level Playing Field
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Thea Kurdi
Disabled, Neurodivergent, Accessibility Critic, Speaker, Architectural Accessibility and Universal Design educator and policy specialist
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Darby Lee Young ♿️ ADAC
Founder | Accessibility Changemaker | Canada's Top 25 Women of Influence 2021 | Canada's Top 40 under 40 2018 | John Fluevog Shoe "Darby"| IOC…
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Dan Howard
Accessibility Specialist at LPF. MArch, RHFAC.
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Jena W.
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The blind hockey community lost our favorite son Friday. As we celebrate his amazing life today, we ask that the hockey community join us in support by putting your sticks out for TJ!
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Via #AccessibilityStandardsCanada November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month! An opportunity to recognize the important achievements and contribution of #IndigenousPeoples with disabilities to Canada’s development. Their diverse perspectives and lived-experiences are essential as we work toward an inclusive, barrier-free Canada. Together, let’s move forward to a Canada that’s #accessible for everyone! Image: Leaves of different colors form an arc on the right side. Next to the arc reads “Indigenous Disability Awareness Month”.
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November is #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth. Indigenous peoples with disabilities face unique barriers to full inclusion in society. Inclusion Canada is committed to a society, based on respect and understanding, where Indigenous peoples and the contributions they provide to our communities and country are celebrated and valued. We join our friends at IDC/BCANDS as we recognize and signify November as Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM) and celebrate it's 10th anniversary this year! 🎉
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Disabled, Neurodivergent, Accessibility Critic, Speaker, Architectural Accessibility and Universal Design educator and policy specialist
30th anniversary? Wow! I'm going. Are you coming too? Beware: You must sign up to be there Mon Nov 25th Queen's Park Legislature Toronto, Ontario #AccessibleCanada #AODA #disability #inclusion #history
Volunteer Chair AODA Alliance at Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance
Sign up for 30th anniversary of Ontario’s grassroots movement for strong #accessibility legislation at Queen’s Park on Nov 25 2 to 4 pm ET in person and online https://lnkd.in/dJuZiq_6 #AODA #Onpoli
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Great work happening in BC to support injured/ill people secure employment!
A no-cost pilot project from National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) is taking place in Vancouver, Nanaimo, Kelowna, and Prince George. The Reducing Poverty Initiative aims to fill in gaps left for employees who have become injured or ill outside of the workplace, supporting their return to their existing job when they are able to. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEBvVBaT Image Description: Promotional image for the Reducing Poverty Initiative by NIDMAR. Text reads: Empowering Return-to-Work Journeys for Individuals and Employers. It features two people reviewing documents at a desk, one person has a prosthetic left arm.
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Disabled, Neurodivergent, Accessibility Critic, Speaker, Architectural Accessibility and Universal Design educator and policy specialist
"Inclusion isn't something we should have to make a case for." Exactly. Especially for the largest minority group: disabled people. And the only minority group we can or will all join at some point due to illness, accident or aging. Inaccessibility is in reality and by law actually discrimination. So accessibility is about right sizing and right costing. It's important to talk about it that way. So yes, discrimination costs less sometimes and sometimes takes less space, but using "standard practice" is still too often choosing discrimination to disabled people over inclusion, whether we realize it or not. But we can do better. We can fix this. It starts with words. Words matter. Photo description: "Inclusion isn't something we should have to make a case for. We shouldn't have to convince other people of the value of belonging." #AccessibleCanada #AODA #AMA #NSAA #ABCA #NLAA #ASA #CRPD #disability #inclusion #accessibility #UniversalDesign #ableism #bias #discrimination #architecture #InteriorDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #design #education #legislation #policy #CultureChange #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong Source: https://lnkd.in/gH2_J6Cc
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Are you living with or caring for those with a childhood physical disability? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Your input can help us identify important questions and areas of need for future research. By participating in a brief survey, your answers will help to guide future studies and may improve support for those living with childhood physical disabilities. The form includes a consent page followed by the survey, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Please check the poster for eligibility details. If interested, you can complete the form at https://lnkd.in/eGSpP5Vt For more information, please email Sofia1.So@iwk.nshealth.ca
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November marks Indigenous Disability Awareness Month (IDAM). This month is a time for us to recognize and support Indigenous communities in addressing the unique challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous people with disabilities. We proudly join other organizations in standing with these communities to honour Indigenous cultures, languages, and accessibility. Over 30 per cent of Indigenous Canadians experience disability, compared with 22 per cent of all Canadians. Indigenous Peoples with disabilities often encounter intersecting barriers—from healthcare and education to employment and accessibility. IDAM is a reminder to reflect, listen, and take action toward building an inclusive world where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered. Deepen your understanding and join the movement by accessing these resources: Indigenous Disability Canada's (IDC) 2024 Indigenous Disability and Wellness Gathering (from Nov 19-21): https://ow.ly/3Ce350TXI4F IDC/BCANDS – Voices of Inclusion: Oral Histories of Indigenous Disability: https://ow.ly/XVXv50TXI4H Image Description 1: Two Indigenous people smiling at each other in a social setting. In the foreground, the Accessible Employers logo is displayed, followed by blue text on green boxes: Did You Know? November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the warmth of their interaction. Image Description 2: Infographic showing that over 30 percent of Indigenous Canadians aged 15 and over experience disability, compared with 22 percent of all Canadians aged 15 and over. Highlighted by a large 30% in a circle. Image Description 3: Graphic with text that reads: Indigenous Peoples with disabilities often face intersecting barriers, from healthcare to employment and accessibility. By deepening our understanding, we can work to build spaces that are respectful, inclusive, and supportive. The design includes a heart and leaves symbol at the bottom right. Image Description 4: Grey text on a blue background reads: Created in 2015 by BCANDS/IDC and proclaimed that same year by the Government of British Columbia, IDAM has since grown into a powerful movement.
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Watch out for ghosts, ghouls and goblins and have a wonderful accessible evening with loved ones giving out or handing out tricks and treats! Wishing you a fun-filled All Hallow's Eve 2024. Love, the #LevelPlayingField team. 💙👻
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