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Wynne Government Holds Unneeded “Pre-Consultation on Health Care Accessibility Barriers, Before It Sets Up Standards Development Committee to Consult on Health Care Accessibility Barriers

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More Delays on the Road to an Accessible Ontario Health Care System The Wynne Government Announces Unnecessary “Pre-Consultation on Health Care Accessibility Barriers, Before Appointing the Overdue Standards Development Committee to Consult on Barriers in Ontario’s Health Care System —

July 6, 2016

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Wynne Government Holds Unneeded “Pre-Consultation on Health Care Accessibility Barriers, Before It Sets Up Standards Development Committee to Consult on Health Care Accessibility Barriers. Read full article.

Reasonable Accommodation Includes Electronic Accessibility

6/16/2016
by Kate Bischoff
Zelle LLP

Computers, mobile devices, and the Internet are integral parts of today’s workplace. Employees email, log into various systems and programs, complete employer forms, and manage their time online. Job seekers research employers and submit job applications online. For the 56.7 million Americans with disabilities, these simple tasks may be impossible unless electronic systems are accessible.

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Local MPP Introduces Private Member’s Bill for Service Dogs in Public Places

CTV Kitchener
Published Monday, June 6, 2016

Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris announced that he will introduce a private members bill, making it an offence to deny access to service animals inside public spaces, including schools.

Harris decided to introduce the legislation, after several families complained, claiming that the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, wont allow their childrens service dogs to spend the day at school.

Local MPP Introduces Private Member’s Bill for Service Dogs in Public Places. Read full article.

Understanding of Accessibility Continues to Thrive

Monday, May 30, 2016 | by The Brock News

Editor’s Note: Access Awareness Week is a yearly celebration to highlight the importance of accessibility and the many ways that it impacts our lives. Each day of this week we will feature an article looking at accessibility in its many forms, follow the link at the end of this article to read them.

Understanding of Accessibility Continues to Thrive. Read full article.

On Universal Design: How Businesses Can Benefit From Boosting Accessibility

by Erik Mclaren

May 30, 2016

For people with mobility issues or cognitive disabilities, getting around can be a problem. Especially in cities where dense populations and ageing infrastructure can compound the problems of able-bodied people ignoring the needs of many.

On Thursday, experts in accessibility and universal design came together at the DMZ for a panel discussion on these issues, what’s being done, and where companies and the public still have room for improvement.

On Universal Design: How Businesses Can Benefit From Boosting Accessibility. Read full article.