CBU assistant professor Dr. Tammy Bernasky is nominated for an Accessibility Trailblazer Award at the Accessibility Confident Employers Awards to be held in Halifax on October 23. CONTRIBUTEDArticle contentAn assistant professor of political science at Cape Breton University is one of four finalists for the Accessibility Trailblazer Award at the inaugural Accessibility Confident Employers Awards to be held in Halifax on Oct. 23.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentTammy Bernasky teaches in the discipline of political science in the Department of L’nu, Political and Social Studies at CBU.Article contentArticle contentShe is the author of disability research works, including her book: “Working to End Gender-Based Violence in the Disability Community: International Perspectives.” Other articles she has been involved in writing include: “Qualitative Visual Methods in Research with Girls and Women with Disabilities in the Global South;” and “Co-Designing Peer Support for Women Labelled With Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence.”Article contentArticle contentBernasky has a PhD in Critical Disability Studies from York University. Using an intersectional approach (recognition that multiple social factors, like race, gender, class, and ability, intersect to create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege for individuals), her research focuses on understanding the impacts of oppression and developing pathways to empowerment. She specializes in addressing gender-based violence in the disability community.Article content“I’m very honoured that I’ve been nominated as one of four finalists for the Accessibility Confident Employers (ACE) Awards,” said Bernasky in a press release issued by CBU. “The ACE Awards celebrate individuals and organizations across Nova Scotia who are advancing accessibility, inclusion and belonging in their workplaces and communities. Thank you to Sea Change CoLab and the ACE Project for this nomination, and congratulations to all the nominees.”Article contentArticle contentThe ACE project, led by Sea Change CoLab and funded by the federal government’s Opportunities Fund, is a province-wide initiative that helps employers across Nova Scotia remove barriers to the recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement of people with disabilities. ACE provides training, events and employer engagement opportunities to support workplaces in becoming accessible and inclusive.Article contentSea Change CoLab is a Halifax-based, women-owned, values-driven consultancy business that helps leaders, teams, and organizations navigate change with clarity, equity, and impact.Article contentBernasky’s work reflects her long-standing dedication to accessibility, equity, and inclusion within and beyond the post-secondary environment, according to a press release issued by CBU. Her efforts align with CBU’s ongoing commitment to fostering a campus community where all people – students, employees and visitors alike – feel supported and empowered to thrive.Article content“Being part of this conversation about accessibility means recognizing that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility,” Bernasky said. “It’s about ensuring that people with disabilities are not only included but have opportunities to lead and shape the environments we all share.”Article contentThe award will be presented at The Daily Grind in Halifax, with a hybrid viewing option available via Zoom.Article contentArticle contentRosemary Godin is the Local Journalism Initiative reporter for the Cape Breton Post, a position funded by the federal government.Article content
CBU assistant prof nominated for Accessibility Trailblazer Award
