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Canada without barriers to accessibility by 2040

July 31, 2019 Occasional Contributors Accessibility Standards, 0

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.

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We are not SHOUTING or SCREAMING! Font sizes and accessibility

April 23, 2012 Suzanne Cohen Share Accessibility Standards, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Information and Communications

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…

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