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Creating in More Accessible Ways

Led by Dr. Farshid Sadatsharifi, an award-winning accessibility and EDI expert with lived experience and over a decade of leadership in inclusive project management, Samaak offers tailored services to help organizations, institutions, and startups meet—and go beyond—compliance. Our solutions support the Accessible Canada Act, AODA, BC Accessibility Act, and the latest WCAG 2.2 standards, while centering the voices of people with disabilities.

 
What We Offer

1️. Digital & Built Environment Accessibility Audits

We conduct comprehensive end-to-end assessments for digital platforms, documents, and physical environments, providing actionable recommendations and user feedback from individuals with firsthand experience.

  • Web & mobile accessibility audits

  • WCAG 2.2 compliance and usability testing

  • Accessibility reviews for architectural drawings and facilities

 

2. Accessible Documents & Plain Language Services

Ensure that your internal and public-facing documents are clear, concise, and accessible to all.

  • PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint remediation

  • Plain language training & writing for inclusive communication

 

3️. Accessible Meetings & Inclusive Events

From planning to execution, we ensure your meetings, conferences, and public consultations are accessible, inclusive, and barrier-free.

  • Hybrid/in-person/virtual meeting support

  • Captioning, ASL interpretation, accessible materials, and inclusive facilitation

  • Delivered “Disability Inclusion AMA sessions” for the University of Waterloo

  • Collaboration with GRAAC (Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee) on Accessibility projects and KW AccessAbility on accessible event design

 

4️. Training & Capacity Building

Interactive, practical workshops tailored for your team. Examples include:

  • Foundations of Accessibility: Why it matters beyond compliance

  • Inclusive Language in the Workplace: Words shape culture

  • Identifying and Removing Barriers: Real-world scenarios and solutions

  • Custom workshops available in English and Persian

 

5️. Community Engagement & User Testing

Real-life experiences inform us to recruit and collaborate with testers with disabilities to ensure your services and products.

  • Access to a network of 30+ community testers across Ontario & BC

  • Community co-design sessions and barrier identification projects

  • Previous partners include: BC Housing, Vancouver Foundation, Montreal Airport

 

Why Work With Us?

✔ Over 120 accessibility projects led since 2021
✔ Extensive training & certifications
✔ Proven results across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors
✔ Intersectional lens – led by a racialized newcomer with lived disability experience
✔ Rooted in the values of equity, inclusion, and community co-creation

 

Highlights

 

💬 Get in Touch

Whether you're a public institution, nonprofit, startup, or corporate team—we’ll help you build a more accessible and inclusive future.

📧 Email: samaak.ca@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +1 (438) 927-0036
🌐 Connect on LinkedIn

➡ Ready to create in more accessible ways? Let’s collaborate.

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