by Trish Robichaud | Oct 8, 2017 | Legislation
Act would facilitate access to products and services A European Accessibility Act that would make it easier for senior citizens and people with disability to use ATMs, check-in and other ticketing machines has been hailed as a “huge opportunity” by... by Trish Robichaud | Feb 11, 2017 | All, Legislation
The Nova Scotia government is seeking more input on its proposed accessibility legislation after negative feedback on the version tabled in the provincial legislature last fall. Committee hearings on Bill 59, an Act Respecting Accessibility in Nova Scotia, will resume... by Trish Robichaud | Feb 5, 2017 | All, Employment, Legislation
By Michelle McQuigge – The Canadian Press TORONTO – The minister tasked with crafting laws to make Canada more accessible to people with disabilities says employment will be a key focus of her efforts. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with... by Trish Robichaud | Jun 24, 2016 | Accessible Documents, Accommodations, All, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Communication Barriers, Customer Service, Employment, Government Publications, Hearing Disabilities, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation, Invisible Disabilities, Legislation, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities, Public Spaces, Transportation, Visual Disabilities
Nova Scotia’s government is moving forward with its promise to help make Nova Scotia a more accessible and inclusive place to live and work. The goal of the Minister of Community Services’ Advisory Panel on Accessibility Legislation was to provide Minister Joanne... by Trish Robichaud | Jun 8, 2016 | All, AODA Standards, Disability Statistics, Government Publications, Legislation, Media Coverage, Public Spaces
Province Encouraging Businesses to Be Leaders in Accessibility May 29, 2015 10:30 A.M. Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Ontario is continuing its work towards an accessible province by 2025 by exploring options for a new accessibility... by Trish Robichaud | May 2, 2015 | All, AODA Standards, Education, Employment, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation, Legislation, Public Spaces, Resources/Tools, Transportation
Use the free resources on the AccessForward website to help train your staff on Ontario’s accessibility laws. Developed by Curriculum Services Canada with support from the Government of Ontario. Trish Robichaud of Changing Paces provided subject matter expertise...