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By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read July 31, 2019

Canada without barriers to accessibility by 2040

On November 27, 2018, the House of Commons passed Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, also known as the Accessible Canada Act (the “Act”). The Act received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019 and will come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Accessibility Standards / accessible communication, accessible transportation, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization, employment law

By Suzanne Cohen Share | 3 Minutes Read April 23, 2012

We are not SHOUTING or SCREAMING! Font sizes and accessibility

Recently I sent an email in a medium-large font to someone who thought I was shouting. The reply I received was disturbing. The person was offended and read the information as if I was angry...

Article by Suzanne Cohen Share / Accessibility Standards / Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility standards, accessible communication, AODA, clear print accessibility guidelines, communication, email etiquette, email formatting, employment law, font size, vision disability

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