The features of a computer have come a long way, especially for accessibility. For many people, using a computer is easy. However, is using a computer just as easy for those who have a disability, or is it harder? For this post, we will outline some of the High Sierra accessibility features for people with hearing impairments. Keep in mind that while many features are available across the whole Apple product line, the features may differ depending on the age of the product.
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Retrospective On Progress from October 2003 to June 2018 on Disability Accessibility Under the Ontario Liberal Government of Premiers Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities https://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance
June 29, 2018
SUMMARY
Today, Friday, June 29, 2018, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his new Progressive Conservative Government’s Cabinet will be sworn in. We should then know who will be the new Cabinet minister with lead responsibility for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s (AODA) implementation and enforcement.
U of T Approves Policy That Could Place Students With Mental Health Issues on Leave
Policy has been criticized by student groups as well as the Ontario Human Rights Commission The Canadian Press, June 27, 2018
The University of Toronto has decided to implement a policy that could place students with mental health issues on a mandatory leave of absence if the school deems it necessary.
St. Thomas Accessibility Advocate Joins Provincial Advisory Committee
By Laura Broadley, St. Thomas Times-Journal
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
A little bit of St. Thomas will be in a province-wide handbook aimed at making main streets more accessible.
St. Thomas resident, Lisa Kelly, has been named as one of eight members of an advisory committee of a project aimed at identifying accessibility challenges experienced by business improvement areas and their business members.
Breaking Down Barriers at the Heritage Railway and Carousel Company
by: Linda Holmes
June 25, 2018
The North Bay Heritage Railway and Carousel Company now has a wheelchair accessible train coach.
It was officially launched Sunday, much to the delight of residents who have been waiting years to ride the miniature train at the North Bay waterfront, but were unable to because of their wheelchair.
The train has been modified to accommodate two wheelchairs at a time.