See on Scoop.it – Accessible Tourism Help shape the future of accessible tourism and be in with a chance to win a £250 voucher off a Vitalise break with the Vitalise Accessible Tourism Survey. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is complete this short survey. See on www.openbritain.net
Many private companies in Ontario are now starting to request Built Environment Assessments as per the new OBC & ABES Dec 2013. It is important to be cognizant of using properly trained & educated experts in this area as this encompasses architectural degrees, the Ontario Build Code experts who are certified to use the tool […]
Not compliant with AODA? Ignore compliance audit notice at your peril. Only 30% of companies in Ontario are compliant with the AODA’s CSS with even fewer private companies aware of their requirements for the IASR. At Optimal we would like companies to think less about compliance and more about the economic benefits to their own […]
PRM is the term used in the UK re Passengers with Reduced Mobility. A bit limiting in terms of not describing PwD including sensory, mental or psychological related disabilities. That being said this video shows how far the UK is in terms of ensuring access and inclusive design and programs for tourists and travellers. GTAA, […]
See on Scoop.it – Inclusive a conversation with TONY HOWARD Metro is hugely inspired by the way-finding graphics that guide us round airports and railway stations. For this short film, … Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Time for Air Canada, WestJet etc etc to A. require the airports to provide accessible and inclusive design and B. ensure […]
See on Scoop.it – Inclusive For U.S. citizens familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it may be hard to believe that residents and visitors with disabilities outside of U.S. borders are not always guaranteed … Jane Sleeth‘s insight: An important read for any FM, HR, OH&S, IT Managers who are charged with ensuring […]
Transportation West Receives New Accessible Buses Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. Great to see Calgary now getting things moving with accessibility at least with public transportation. Is this a sign that Alberta will have in place in the near future their own version of Ontario’s AODA? Committees are being struck in most […]
cAir (pronounced “care”) is a service design concept that eases the burden of air travel for families, making the journey more enjoyable for everyone. A proactive initiative by the strategic design consultancy RKS, cAir was a venture built organically from the ground up. They architected a new flying experience based on the real-life challenges of […]
Tony Howard, the Managing Director, Transport Design Consultancy, and former Head of Design for British Rail, discusses wayfinding for air transportation facilities. “Uploaded on YouTube, Oct 4, 2011 Conversation with TONY HOWARD, Dir. Transport Design Consultancy, UK”
www.tpacanada.com/sites/default/files/Tennis_Tribe_Special_2012%5B1%5D.pdf. The AODA in Ontario is about inclusion in all aspects of life including sport for disabled athletes. This Magazine is devoted solely to the sport of Wheelchair Tennis. This is a fast growing sport, and having taken courses on how to teach wheelchair tennis I can tell you this is a truly high level […]
www.tpacanada.com/sites/default/files/Tennis_Tribe_Special_2012%5B1%5D.pdf. The AODA in Ontario is about inclusion in all aspects of life including sport for disabled athletes. This Magazine is devoted solely to the sport of Wheelchair Tennis. This is a fast growing sport, and having taken courses on how to teach wheelchair tennis I can tell you this is a truly high level […]
See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Jane Sleeth‘s insight: The AODA in Ontario is about inclusion in all aspects of life including sport for disabled athletes. This Magazine is devoted solely to the sport of Wheelchair Tennis. This is a fast growing sport, and having taken courses on how to teach wheelchair tennis I can tell […]
See on Scoop.it – Inclusive There are 500 companies facing AODA compliance orders from the province of Ontario. (Photo: Shutterstock)The Ontario government is cracking down on co… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Only 30% of companies in Ontario are compliant with the AODA’s CSS with even fewer private companies aware of their requirements for the IASR. At […]
See on Scoop.it – Inclusive This represents an excerpt from:”Releasing Constraints: Projecting the Economic Impacts of Improved Accessibility in Ontario (Accessible Version)” OCADURecent Statistics from the Province (Access… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Retailers, Restaurants and Hotels who conduct business in the Province of Ontario are seemingly unconcerned about making their business, premises, websites accessible to […]
