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Accessibility is a global mandate

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this December 3, the global celebration has an appropriate theme, “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development”. Some people are unaware of a global mandate to achieve accessibility, and may feel isolated when their specific jurisdiction introduces new laws benefitting people with disabilities. Understanding we are all moving in the same direction, albeit using varying methods and timelines, is important when making decisions in your organization.

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Tags: accesibility, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accessibility principles, accessible environment, AODA, barriers, disabilities, economic recovery, economic stimulus, employment law, equal opportunity, individual autonomy, inherent dignity, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, non-discrimination, persons with disabilities, removal and prevention of barriers, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNGA-06
Posted in Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights | 1 Comment »

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Learn the latest

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Employers in Ontario must be aware of the changes that are happening and the requirements that will be placed on them in the very near future under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act …

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Tags: 12th Annual Ontario Employment Law Conference, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility standards, AODA, barriers, built environment, customer service, Disability, employment, employment law, human rights code, information and communication, ontario, Ontario accessible for persons with disabilities, policy, practices, procedures, training, transportation
Posted in Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service | Make a Comment »

Accessibility standards: Are you ready for the customer service standard?

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Are you ready for the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act?

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Tags: accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accessibility standard, AODA, barriers, Customer service standards, Disability, human rights, ontario, persons with disabilities
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