assistive device

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

August 10, 2012 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service, Standard for Employment, Standard for Information and Communications

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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.

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

June 26, 2012 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Employment, Training and Development

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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Meeting the customer service standard: restaurant menus

December 13, 2011 Occasional Contributors Accessibility Standards, Standard for Customer Service

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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