Slide2-8 A City In Transition
I think we should be appalled. It just should not happen in our country. We should not accept that it's happening in our community.
Lorraine Goddard, CEO of United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County, reacting to a Statistics Canada report about Windsor-Essex child poverty
According to Statistics Canada, Windsor Ontario ranks among the highest cities in Canada for poverty, within demographics like children, racialized communities, and people with disabilities. It has significant structural challenges that keep poverty rates high. As of March 2025, Windsor Ontario holds the highest unemployment rate among major Canadian cities, at 9.3%.
- Accessibility Barriers Limit employment opportunities.
- Skills Mismatch hinders productivity.
- Attitudes of ableism lead to discrimination practices.
An Innovation Historical Perspective
- Innovation that connects vast networks and technology devices for economic growth.
- Human Rights that educates for cultural exchange and social advancement.
Business models are built on a Vision, but what values are they willing to sacrifice?
The Boardroom Barrier: Why Accessibility Needs a Seat at the Executive Table
The Boardroom Barrier: Why Accessibility Needs a Seat at the Executive Table
- Coercion for profit.
- Deception for power.
- Persuasion for knowledge.
Business policies and operational practices often conflict.
- Dignity: Marketing With Integrity
- Independence: Effective Communications
- Integration: Valuing Human Engagement
- Equality: Stabilizing Progress