Tag: Toronto
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Destroying the Mental Health Stigma, One Design at a Time
A Silent City Blog At 401 Richmond, East of Spadina, there is an old Warehouse that contains 113 different tenants, and each tenant has their own business. Among the vast collection of tenants, there is an amazing business that goes by the name ofHilditch Architect. You can find them on the first floor of 401…
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Accessing the Court
A Silent City Blog Welcome back to Silent City! Today, I went to New City Hall, a place I have been to multiple times. Upon going to the square, I remembered when my law class took us to the city court that is found beside the City Hall. We attended several cases. My favourites were…
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The Blind at Davisville Station
A Silent City Blog Welcome back to Silent City. For this second short post, I would like to show you this photo I found in the City of Toronto digital archives. The Blind Navigate Davisvile Station for the First TimeDecember 15, 1957 This photo shows blind persons getting around Davisville Station. The reason why this…
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The Silent City
An Introduction This blog was written in 2019 and later published on the “The Silent City” blogging website, which ended in 2021. This article has been loosely edited so that others may enjoy early samples of my writings on accessibility. Within the first few weeks of attending the University of Toronto, I have gotten used…
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Accessibility & Public Transportation
Transit Accessibility Sucks For the past 4 years at the University of Toronto (minus the years of lockdowns) I have commuted all over Toronto, via bus, trains, and street cars, regardless if they are TTC, Viva or The Go. As a commuter, I have come across inaccessibility DAILY. It was the first thing I noticed…
Catherine CC Dumé 