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assistive device

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 5 Minutes Read August 10, 2012

How assistive devices can make workers or customers with a disability more productive

Assistive technology provided by rehabilitation engineers can play a major role in helping to realize the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which goal is to make Ontario accessible for people with disabilities by 2025.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards / Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility standards, accessible formats and communication supports, Americans with Disabilities Act, AODA, assistive device, assistive devices, assistive technologies, Assistive technology, communications and environmental control, Disability, discrimination, employment law, Individualize accommodation, Industry Canada, Labour Law, reasonable accommodation, rehabilitation engineers

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 5 Minutes Read June 26, 2012

Christine Ha: MasterChef contestant with a disability but much ability!

MasterChef Contestant Christine Ha is legally blind. She navigates the kitchen with the help of a cane and a support person. According to the judges, the dishes she prepares for each challenge are amazing and she is a great cook. It goes to show, despite her disability, Ha is able to compete with contestants with no disabilities, and perform the challenges with above average results.

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By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read December 13, 2011

Meeting the customer service standard: restaurant menus

All businesses with at least one employee will have to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Customer Service Standard taking effect January 1, 2012. With regards to restaurants you need to have a policy on allowing people to use their own assistive devices to access your goods and services, and that includes your menu.

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