AODA has been active in Ontario since 2005, however, people might still be wondering: what is the AODA? The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is an Ontario law mandating that organizations must follow standards to become more accessible to people with disabilities. The goal for the province is to be fully accessible by 2025. All levels of government, private sectors, and non-profits must comply with this legislation.
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Helping you Work with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Over the next few weeks, we will be posting a series of articles that takes an in-depth look at the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). These articles will highlight how the AODA applies to you and your workplace.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility Shortlisted for Mobile Marketing Association’s 2018 SMARTIES Awards
Digital Accessibility Provider delivers meaningful business results while benefiting People with Disabilities Around the World TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2018 PRNewswire
eSSENTIAL Accessibility, a digital accessibility solutions provider, today announced that their Android app, developed in partnership with leading mobile device manufacturers, has been shortlisted for the 2018 SMARTIES Awards in the ‘Technology Innovation’ category. The award honors mobile marketing expertise, mastery of the medium and the ability to drive results.
Please Tell the Federal Government if You Support the AODA Alliance’s Finalized brief to the Parliament of Canada, that Requests Amendments to Bill C-81, the Proposed Accessible Canada Act
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities http://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance
September 28, 2018
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Here’s a quick and easy way to have your say! The AODA Alliance has just submitted its finalized brief to the Parliament of Canada on Bill C-81, the proposed Accessible Canada Act. Our brief asks Parliament to make a series of amendments to the bill, in order to make it a strong, effective and good law. It is the result of months of work.
Accessibility Upgrades Completed at Peterborough Curling Club
By Mark Giunta
Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor Global News
The Peterborough Curling Club is now fully accessible thanks to replacement doors at its entrance.
The new interior and exterior doors are automated allowing those with mobility issues easier access to the club.
There are at least five wheelchair curlers who frequent the club, including Carl Bax and Alec Denys.