Spectrum Ability

04/27/2025

We at Spectrum Ability are united in grief and shockover the events of last night at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day celebration.

This occurred in a neighbourhood that we have proudly served in the past. As a fellow South Vancouver-based business, these are our friends, our community, and our neighbours. This is home.

At this time, we offer sympathies and condolences to everyone involved, especially the Filipino community, during this incredibly difficult time. We would also like to express our gratitude and thanks to the first responders who were there to help where they could, selflessly and bravely.You represent the best of Vancouver.

02/11/2025

⭐ Spectrum Ability is headed to 2025! ⭐

Our founder Arnold Cheng will be presenting as part of a panel titled "Examining Accessibility and Inclusivity in Design, Going Beyond the Code." We'll explore why is not just a building code issue, but also an enhancement for users of all abilities – even those who you wouldn't expect!

⏰ It will take place on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday) at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, at the BUILDEX Main Stage. We hope to see you there!

Buildings Canada

09/29/2023

A big congrats is in order for Vancity for capturing the 2023 BOMA Accessibility Challenge Award!

We are proud to be the RHFAC Professionals for this project and we are overjoyed at Vancity's amazing accomplishment.

Well done, Vancity!

09/16/2022

A very big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to 980 Howe's big win at BOMA Canada's BOMEX conference last night, capturing the coveted 2022 Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Challenge award.

Congratulations to the team at Manulife Investment Management for this amazing achievement. We are proud to be the RHFAC Professionals in 980 Howe's journey and couldn't be happier for your success!

11/23/2021

When you're planning accessibility for your building, do you think about who your users will be? Why should you go beyond the bare minimums?

Check out our first episode of Spectrum Shorts, a short-form series about accessibility and universal design.

10/15/2020

Sometimes we go to spectacular places! Spectrum Ability made a pit stop at the gorgeous Malahat Summit while on Vancouver Island this week! 🤩 🏔

10/01/2020

We are Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley’s accessibility specialists... but sometimes we go a little further than that! Special locations (such as Vancouver Island) are available upon request!

09/16/2020

NEW BLOG: Enabling independence is a key part of accessibility planning. With COVID-19, that is more important than ever – especially for people with disabilities.

Enabling independence is a key part of accessibility planning – with COVID-19, that is more important than ever, especially for people with disabilities.

06/03/2020

We have relaunched our website! And we are still there to help your building's for people of all abilities. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gSWZr6F

03/13/2020

ANNOUNCEMENT:
Out of an abundance of caution, Spectrum Ability will not accepting visits or meetings at our offices on SW Marine Drive until further notice.

Business will continue as usual. However, as we will be working remotely, you may experience some disruption (which we will do our best to mitigate).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us via email at hello@spectrumability.com. Thank you for your continued patience and support.

01/21/2020

Accessibility means nothing if it is not maintained. During the recent snowfall in the Vancouver area, this was an unfortunate trend – uncleared sidewalks, paths, curbs, and even worse, plowed snow dumped on to accessible parking spots!

This leaves people with mobility issues essentially stranded.

This is why it is so important to not just salt your sidewalks and pathways, but to actually do some shoveling!

This column has some pretty sad photos attached to it. Take the one above showing an elderly man in Burnaby struggling his way through a sidewalk that had not been cleared on Sunday afternoon. . . .