News articles regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
March 28, 2017
By Alanna Rizza
Victoria Lacey was at a fundraising gala for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research when she won floor tickets to a sold-out One Direction concert. She was ecstatic.
But her excitement faded months later when she called the Rogers Centres guest experience department to inquire about the arrangements for her to access the venue. She was told she couldnt watch the concert from the floor because her power wheelchair would damage the turf.
Rick Hansen
Published on: March 17, 2017
A person in a wheelchair pauses on a sidewalk as snow falls in Vancouver.
University of Toronto’s Accessibility Services team is offering an informative session for educators who work with high school students with disabilities, helping support the transition from high school to university.
May 15, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Hart House, 7 King’s College Circle
By Wendy Lu
March 10, 2017
For many people with disabilities, accessibility doesn’t necessarily equal accommodation. When it comes to using the internet, for instance, computers aren’t usually tailored for people with certain disabilities, like severe visual impairment or upper-body paralysis. But the website Essential Accessibility, a resource that allows people with disabilities (PWD) to use the web with ease so that they can go about their daily lives and focus on more important things, is hoping to change all that.
Spotting accessibility issues in public spaces often requires a trained eye Thursday, March 2, 2017
By Jane E. Sleeth
With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) previously rolled out a number of policies under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR), and many facilities have yet to comply. But as of January 1, certain organizations must implement another round of requirements related to public spaces, public information and employment practices.
