by Trish Robichaud | Jun 14, 2013 | All, AODA Standards, Education, Employment, Transportation
As of January 1, 2013 obligated organizations in Ontario have compliance requirements to meet in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Your obligations depend on whether you...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 11, 2013 | All, Financial, Funding Announcements, Integrated Standards Regulation
By Sandra Bednarek Did you hear the clapping on Sunday coming from around the Building Fund Thermometer at the New Lowell United church? Well, here is the wonderful news. The congregation applied for a federal government grant through the Enabling Accessibility Fund...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 4, 2013 | All, Barriers, Employment, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers
For two Toronto single women on welfare, expected reforms to social assistance in this spring’s provincial budget could prove either promising or problematic. Both the NDP and the Tories believe people on welfare should be able to earn up to $200 a month before facing...
by Trish Robichaud | May 30, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers, Resources/Tools
We all work too much. Many don’t realize how important it is to step away from the monitor and take a break. This isn’t just for your physical health, but your mental health.For some users breaks come naturally. For others, a bit of a heads up is necessary. As you...
by Trish Robichaud | May 28, 2013 | Accommodations, All, Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Human Rights Cases, Media Coverage, Types of Disabilities
The Toronto restaurant that told a hearing impaired man to leave his service dog outside broke more than the Ontario Human Rights Act. It appears that Spring Rolls contravened a 2008 provision of the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act which requires...
