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Government of Canada Supports Accessibility for Canadians with Disabilities in Ontario

WYOMING, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Jan. 14, 2012)

A Government of Canada accessibility investment has made it possible for people with disabilities in Wyoming and area to participate in activities at the Lions Club.

Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today spoke at an open house to celebrate the completion of the Wyoming Lions Club project.


Sign Up – to Tell the Pinto Human Rights Code Review What You Think of the McGuinty Government’s Privatizing Human Rights Enforcement

And Tell the Pinto Review if You Support Our Recommendations on How to Fix Problems with the Pinto Review’s Consultations

January 9, 2012

A major issue is now becoming a priority for us, as we anticipated – the future of how people who suffer discrimination in Ontario can seek a remedy under the Ontario Human Rights Code.


Ontario Businesses Must Now Comply With Ontario’s Customer Service Accessibility Standard

But One Part of It Creates Barriers and Should be Disregarded
January 6, 2012

Ontario’s Customer Service Accessibility Standard now applies to, and must be complied with by, Ontario’s private sector. Up until now, only public sector organizations had to comply with it.


Ontario disabilities act creates compliance confusion

shelley white
Special to Globe and Mail Update
Published Friday, Jan. 06, 2012 6:00AM EST

For Hans Sturzenbecher, catering to people with disabilities just makes good business sense.

His restaurant, Macy’s Diner & Delicatessen in Mississauga, Ont., has been making changes to accommodate people with disabilities for the past eight years, from creating space between tables to make room for wheelchairs and walkers to enlarging the print size on menus.


AODA Alliance’s 2011 Year-End Report – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed

January 4, 2012

1. INTRODUCTION

Let us take the start of this new year to reflect back on what we accomplished in 2011. Let’s also look forward to our major priorities in 2012. To see what we thought one year ago about our priorities for 2011, and how we reflected back on 2010, visit: https://www.aodaalliance.org/strong-effective-aoda/01292011.asp