Hefty fines, extra costs possible for municipality
By Rita Marshall
Posted October 6, 2010
Not even an adorable puppy could distract West Perth council from the “stick” behind the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Shelby Wilson, accessibility coordinator for Perth County, combined training a service dog with seeking input from council on proposed AODA regulations
at council’s Sept. 27 meeting.
Mike Zettel, Staff
Oct 05, 2010 – 2:06 PM
While the city has given itself top marks for adhering to provincial accessibility standards, one department has expressed concern over the “aggressive”
timeline in which to meet them.
In a report to council on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, CAO Colin Briggs noted the Ministry of Community and Social Services is
seeking input on its proposed integrated standard, which would apply to transportation, employment and information and communications.
New carpet aids people with low vision
By Teresa Pitman
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
As you walk in through the main door of the University library, you may notice a section of carpet that forms a black line leading away and then turning
left. Touch it, and you’ll find that black line is also a different texture than the rest of the carpet. Follow it, and you’ll end up at the newly-renamed
Library Accessibility Services office.
