By Geof Collis
December 3, 2010
I recently read a couple of articles where the Author, obviously not a screen reader user, tried to explain what they are and what they do.
While I’m sure they meant well they aren’t doing those of us who have to use one on a daily basis any favours.
Read more at
http://www.badeyes.com/?p=261
December 2, 2010
SUMMARY
On Monday, November 29, 2010, the Federal Court of Canada rendered a landmark ruling on accessibility of websites for persons with disabilities. It will very powerfully support our call for the McGuinty Government to strengthen its weak proposals for its forthcoming integrated accessibility standard, to be enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The AODA Alliance calls on the McGuinty Government to now heed our call for the information and communication provisions of the forthcoming integrated accessibility standard to be strengthened, for its exemptions to be cut back and for its time lines for action to be sped up.
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 2, 2010) – Fri., Dec. 3, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities and gives prominence to issues of access, inclusion and equality. It also shines a spotlight on the need for urgent government action in support of the full involvement of persons with disabilities.
More than 1.85 million Ontarians, 15.5% of the population, have a disability and this number is quickly rising as society ages.
December 1, 2010
SUMMARY
Last year, to its credit, the McGuinty Government created the new full-time position of Assistant Deputy Minister of Government Services for Accessibility. That person has lead responsibility for making the Ontario Public Service fully accessible. This includes making the Ontario Government a barrier-free workplace, as well as removing and preventing barriers that persons with disabilities face when using Ontario Government services and facilities.
