News articles regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
By Karen McCall, M.Ed.
August 15, 2012
The County of Brant is going to implement a subsidized transportation service this fall that is really a specialized transportation service but if they call it a subsidized transportation service they don’t have to comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standards, part IV Transportation.
MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT HASN’T ANNOUNCED ITS PROMISED CONSULTATION ON WHICH NEW ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS TO DEVELOP NEXT
July 10, 2012
SUMMARY
It is essential for the Ontario Government to now start the process of developing three new accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Today we kick off a campaign to get the Government to act. A priority over the next weeks will be to focus our attention and efforts on this goal. This Update gives background on this issue, explains what three accessibility standards we want the Government to develop and offers specific tips on how you can help with this campaign.
June 11, 2012 – 4:12am
By ALISON GRIFFITHS | DIY MONEY
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about the difficulty my daughter — who is deaf and a newly graduated chef — is having finding work in her field.
Granted, it’s tough for every young adult in this job market, but for those with disabilities the difficulty is of an entirely different order of magnitude.
Kirwin wants to promote Muskoka as an inclusive community instead of an accessible community
MUSKOKA – Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency is working toward branding Muskoka as an accessible destination, but those with accessibility issues say it’s not quite there yet.
Right now Muskoka Tourism is in the process of collecting information on which of their members offer accessible services.
By Karen McCall, M.Ed.
June 8, 2012
On June 5, 2012 the County of Brant, County Council voted unanimously to reverse their decision to eliminate specific types of travel to the specialized transportation service (County Service) for people with disabilities. There were no “abuses” to the service by people with disabilities.
