by Trish Robichaud | Jun 5, 2017 | All, AODA Standards, Business Case for Accessibility
When we think of people living with disabilities, well-known Canadians like Rick Hansen and Terry Fox often come to mind. But in fact, one in seven people in Ontario have a disability; and over the next 20 years that number will rise to 1 in 5 as the population ages....
by Trish Robichaud | May 30, 2017 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices
SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Open Sesame! provides a Touch-Free interface for complete control of an Android device through mere head movements Open Sesame! by Sesame Enable was recently selected as a nominee for the annual Google Play Awards in...
by Trish Robichaud | May 26, 2017 | Accessible Transportation, All, Canadian Transport Agency, Media Coverage
Order means VIA Rail must expand mobility device spaces or prove doing so causes ‘undue hardship’ By Shanifa Nasser, CBC News The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by VIA Rail of a decision that would make it possible for a Toronto couple who rely on...
by Trish Robichaud | May 23, 2017 | All, Press Release
The Forward Movement pushing the province to adopt dynamic wheelchair symbol By Lauren Pelley, CBC News Posted: Apr 24, 2017 In the early morning hours of July 2 last year, Dylan Itzikowitz was walking through North York when he was hit by an alleged drunk driver. He...
by Trish Robichaud | May 22, 2017 | All, AODA Compliance
The primary vision of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is to achieve full access to goods, services & facilities for all Ontarians by January 1, 2025. Organizations from all sectors, with 1 or more employees, each have a complex...
by Trish Robichaud | May 18, 2017 | All, Elections
By Cecilia Nasmith, Northumberland Today COBOURG – Cobourg council has accepted the recommendation in municipal clerk Lorraine Brace’s report at last week’s council meeting, and brought back Intellivote Systems Inc. to make the arrangements for...
