Rick Hansen
Published on: March 17, 2017
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Accessibility Services’ Transition Day
University of Toronto’s Accessibility Services team is offering an informative session for educators who work with high school students with disabilities, helping support the transition from high school to university.
May 15, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Hart House, 7 King’s College Circle
Learn about:
- How assessment and accommodations are implemented at U of T
- The support services and funding available for students with disabilities
‘Essential Accessibility’ Website Rethinks The Web For People With Disabilities
By Wendy Lu
March 10, 2017
For many people with disabilities, accessibility doesn’t necessarily equal accommodation. When it comes to using the internet, for instance, computers aren’t usually tailored for people with certain disabilities, like severe visual impairment or upper-body paralysis. But the website Essential Accessibility, a resource that allows people with disabilities (PWD) to use the web with ease so that they can go about their daily lives and focus on more important things, is hoping to change all that.
New AODA Requirements underscore maintenance
Spotting accessibility issues in public spaces often requires a trained eye Thursday, March 2, 2017
By Jane E. Sleeth
With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) previously rolled out a number of policies under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR), and many facilities have yet to comply. But as of January 1, certain organizations must implement another round of requirements related to public spaces, public information and employment practices.
Experts Say Rehabilitation Act Refresh Sets New Baseline for Accessibility Standards
Disability rights experts say an update to the Rehabilitation Act creates new expectations for accessibility standards in higher education. By Carl Straumsheim
February 3, 2017
A long-awaited update to a federal rule ups the pressure on colleges and universities to ensure that their information and communication technology services are accessible to students with disabilities, experts say.