Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
The AODA has different requirements for different kinds of workplaces, depending on whether they are public or private and how many workers they have. Here we outline the AODA requirements for businesses and non-profits with 1-19 workers.
First, to find out which set of rules your private or non-profit business needs to comply with, you need to know how to count your workers. You must count every worker who is:
AODA has been active in Ontario since 2005, however, people might still be wondering: what is the AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is an Ontario law mandating that organizations must follow standards to become more accessible to people with disabilities. The goal for the province is to be fully accessible by 2025. All levels of government, private sectors, and non-profits must comply with this legislation.
Over the next few weeks, we will be posting a series of articles that takes an in-depth look at the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). These articles will highlight how the AODA applies to you and your workplace.
Tokyo, Japan is hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics. As usual, the Paralympics will follow. It is expected that forty million people will travel to Japan to watch the Olympics and Paralympics. As a result, Japan is examining accessibility at the 2020 Summer Olympics. While Japan is accessible in some places already, the country will be making improvements between now and 2020. The goal is to ensure accessibility for everybody at the 2020 Summer Olympics so that athletes and fans of all abilities can enjoy the Games without facing barriers.
Many actors have played the role of a mother, pilot, or doctor. Yet, they are none of those things. However, they convince viewers that they are what they pretend to be. But does the usual way of casting actors hinder inclusive representation? When it comes to disabilities on screen, there’s a lack of portrayal in Hollywood. As well, there is an ongoing debate about whether roles should be given based on representation or acting skills. This article will look at that debate and attempt to break it down.
