CCD National Award to Sharlyn Ayotte, 2012
consumer advocacy, accessibility
Council of Canadians with Disabilities' National Award given to Sharlyn Ayotte, AEBC, "in recognition of your valued contributions to the Disability Rights Movement in Canada," 2012
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson
Sharlyn Ayotte, Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
2012
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson, use with permission
Ottawa, ON
Image of user with guide dog at RBC's Talking ATM, c.1997
assistive and adaptive technology, accessible banking, disability history
This is an image of a user wearing ear phones with his guide dog, depositing money at the Royal Bank's first talking ATM at the launch of the machine in October 1997.
Royal Bank of Canada Press Photo, c.1997
Royal Bank of Canada Archives
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
1997
Royal Bank of Canada Press Photo. Use with permission.
Ottawa, ON
Interview with Sharlyn "Charlie" Ayotte, Ottawa ON, 13 April 2016
accessible design, consumer advocacy
An interview with Sharlyn "Charlie" Ayotte on April 13, 2016 at her Ottawa, Ontario home by Beth A. Robertson
Interview by Beth A. Robertson, Carleton University's Disability Research Group
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
13 April 2016
Ottawa, ON
IWAY Award, 1999
Award for InfoTouch, IWAY, Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
IWAY Award given to Sharlyn Ayotte, from CATA in 1999 for her innovations, specifically the on-demand publishing system, InfoTouch
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson
Sharlyn Ayotte, private collections
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
c.1999
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson, use with permission
Ottawa, ON
Marie Laporte Stark and Chris Stark, Ottawa ON, April 2016
Disabilities Activism and its History
Image of Marie Laporte Stark and Chris Stark in their Ottawa home, April 2016, with their much beloved guide dogs
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
April 2016
Use with permission
Jpeg image
Marie Laporte Stark, Ottawa ON, April 2016
History of disability activism
Marie Laporte-Stark at her desk where she writes in her Ottawa home, surrounded by various assistive technologies, April 2016
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
April 2016
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson, use with permission
photograph
Kanata, Ottawa, ON
Oral interview with Chris Stark and Marie Laporte Stark, 26 April 2016, Kanata-Ottawa
assistive technology, accessibility, disability rights activism
An oral history interview with Chris Stark and Marie Laporte Stark at their home in Kanata, Ontation on April 26 2016.
Interview by Beth A. Robertson, Carleton University's Disability Research Group
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
26 April 2016
Use with permission
Kanata ON
Passenger ship with International Refugee Organization banner, c.1951
Postwar refugees, International Refugee Organization
This is an image of a passenger ship, MS SKAUBRYN, docked, prominently displaying a banner of the International Refugee Organization in 1951.
The Australian National Maritime Museum, ANMS0214[045], Wiki Commons
The Australian National Maritime Museum, ANMS0214[045], Wiki Commons
1951
RBC Accessible ATM, 2016
Assistive or adaptive technology, accessible banking, barrier-free and inclusive design
This is an image of the contemporary accessible Automated Teller Machine, located at the Royal Bank branch at 99 Bank, near the corner of Queen Street in Ottawa, ON. The first image is taken from the ramp and railing moving up to the machine, ensuring the ATM is accessible to all customers. The second image is taken from a position directly facing the machine where the iconic accessibility signs are prominently displayed above the machine.
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson, at the Royal Bank of Canada, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa ON
National Cash Register Corporation
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
3 June 2016
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson. Machine owned and operated by the Royal Bank of Canada. Use with permission.
Ottawa ON
Royal Bank Talking ATM orientation kit, part 1, with earphones
Talking ATM, RBC, orientation
One part of the orientation kit developed by T-Base for the RBC through its InfoTouch system, alongside earphones to be used with the ATM
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson
Sharlyn Ayotte, T-Base Communications, RBC
Carleton University's Disability Research Group
c.1997
Photograph by Beth A. Robertson, use with permission
Ottawa, ON