KITCHENER — Not every barrier to access is visible.
It’s easy to see the “one-step” into stores and restaurants that stop wheelchairs, walkers and strollers alike in their tracks.
But as Canada’s population ages and Ontario approaches the first significant deadline outlined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, universal accessibility is becoming a standard of planning and design. Yet there’s still much work to be done.
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 2, 2011) – December 3, marks the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the United Nations, persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 percent of the world’s population and a quarter of the global population is directly affected by disability, as care-givers or family members.
December 2, 2011
Jennifer Brown
SPECIAL TO THE STAR
A new provincial policy that outlines standards for better customer service to people with disabilities is rolling out Jan.
1. The Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario is trying to make sure its members are up to speed on how to comply.
The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service is part of regulations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
By Chelsea Temple Jones
Posted Dec 2, 2011
In the west end of Toronto, the grey sky threatens thunder. The heavy summer air pushes the heads of lilies down toward the sidewalk. Early this morning, there is no traffic flowing along the long vein of Runnymede Avenue, where a couple strolls comfortably, side by side, toward church.
“Today’s my birthday,” announces the man, Andreas Prinz. “I’m going to make a big change to be closer to God in all ways.” Marianna Adams, his partner, rolls her eyes. “I hope it happens.”
J.P. ANTONACCI / The Advance
Nov 30, 2011 – 10:22 AM
Taxicab passengers with disabilities or mobility issues that require the storage and transport of aids or assistive devices cannot be charged a higher fare than able-bodied passengers, according to provincial accessibility legislation discussed at last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting in North Grenville.
