Accessibility for All – Oh Really?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Editorial : Suzanne Sholer B.A. B.Ed.
How could a government agency, with a Motto ‘Accessibility for All’ be so short sighted? Were they not aware of the inaccessibility of the venue? Apparently , Accessibility Kawartha Lakes is well aware of the situation. May 14, the problem, was brought to the attention of Accessibility Kawartha Lakes.
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http://omemeeon.blogspot.ca/2012/06/accessibility-kawartha-lakes-hosts.html
June 7, 2012
SUMMARY
The Ontario Government has retained a private organization to consult with members of the public on issues concerning the impact of accessibility standards enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We have been asked to circulate an announcement of this survey. We encourage everyone to take part in this consultation, and to let others know about it.
June 4, 2012
SUMMARY
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires Ontario’s buildings to become accessible to persons with disabilities by or before 2025. To achieve this, for several years the McGuinty Government has been developing a Built Environment Accessibility Standard to enact under the AODA.
PROOF WEBSITE ACESSIBILITY TIMELINES IN AODA ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS ARE TOO LONG
June 1, 2012
SUMMARY
On May 30, 2012, the Federal Court of Appeal released a landmark ruling under the equality rights provision of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 15. It has important and positive implications for our campaign for accessibility for persons with disabilities in Ontario.
