Role of building owners, landlords on the radar as bill heads to committee Thursday, May 11, 2017
By Michelle Ervin
A private members bill proposing time limits for elevator repairs passed second reading at the Ontario legislature last month.
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Reliable Elevators Act Passes Second Reading
Center for Real Life Design launches with an emphasis on universal design and sustainability
May 2, 2017
The Universal Design Kitchen features design principles and appliances intended to accommodate people with a range of physical and cognitive abilities.
Muted colors and matte finishes create a soothing environment for children with autism. A slate-gray cooking surface on a cream porcelain countertop provides contrast for those with impaired vision. And a low, shallow sink eases kitchen work from a wheelchair.
Sidewalk Repairs This Year Include 65 Inaccessible Curbs
By Tyler Kula, Sarnia Observer
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
In two to three years, every sidewalk corner in Sarnia will likely have a ramp on it.
So says Robert Williams, construction manager with the City of Sarnia.
Nearly $525,000 has been earmarked for concrete repairs in the city this year, including swapping out about 65 inaccessible curbs, Williams said, and putting in 130 concrete pads at city bus stops.
People with Disabilities Sue BART for Discrimination
SAN FRANCISCOA pair of advocacy groups and two people with disabilities filed a lawsuit today against BART alleging that it discriminates against people with mobility disabilities, effectively excluding them from the regional mass transit system.
For people with disabilities, problems that may be familiar annoyances to most riders can create absolute barriers to access. Problems cited in the lawsuit include elevators that are broken, out of service, or so soiled they are unusable, as well as non-functioning escalators and fare gates.
TTC: Accessibility Upgrades Coming to St Patrick Station
TTC: Accessibility Upgrades Coming to St Patrick Station
March 31, 2017
by Jack Landau
As part of its efforts to meet the Province’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2005, the TTC’s Easier Access Plan is in the process of improving accessibility across Toronto’s buses, streetcars, and rapid transit hubs. With a number of these projects already underway, work will start this weekend on adding new elevators to St Patrick Station on the University line.