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This represents an excerpt from: “Releasing Constraints: Projecting the Economic Impacts of Improved Accessibility in Ontario (Accessible Version)”   OCADU Recent Statistics from the Province (Accessibility Directorate) find <30% of private business in Ontario is compliant with the AODA, specificallly the Customer Service Standard (CSS) which was due January 2012.  This is even a lower […]

This represents an excerpt from: “Releasing Constraints: Projecting the Economic Impacts of Improved Accessibility in Ontario (Accessible Version)”   OCADU Recent Statistics from the Province (Accessibility Directorate) find <30% of private business in Ontario is compliant with the AODA, specificallly the Customer Service Standard (CSS) which was due January 2012.  This is even a lower […]

Wal-Mart sued for disability discrimination Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments.     While we are on the topic of BRAND DAMAGE related to not accommodating people with disabilities (PwD) or aging workers, here is a law suit which will further damage the Wal-Mart brand.  The IASR in Ontario is about having policies, procedures, […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive DALLAS: Wal-Mart Stores of Texas, LLC discriminated against a store manager by subjecting him to harassment, unequal treatment and discharge because of his age, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunit… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: While we are on the topic of BRAND DAMAGE related to not accommodating people with disabilities (PwD) or […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive PITTSBURGH: Maxim Healthcare Services violated federal law when it refused to hire an HIV-positive applicant because of his disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charg… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Proof positive as to how not having AODA Accessibility Policies, Procedures and Strategic Practices will lead to Brand Damage, suits […]

HSO – Ministry of Labour Inspection Blitzes. Warehousing Blitz: February – March 2014 In March 2014, Ministry of Labour inspectors will conduct a safety blitz on warehouse facilities across Ontario. The blitz campaign will target hazards associated with racking systems, loading docks, lifting devices as well as hazards related to slips, trips and falls and […]

I am delivering a talk at the Infonex Event in Ottawa next week about Disability Management. Any idea why I booked my hotel with the Elgin Hotel? “Accessible bathroom   Accessible parking   Accessible path of travel”. Accessible business deserves our support and our business. Support all business in Ontario with accessible design, employees trained […]

Why do seating manufacturers continue to make chairs with high backs or additional “neck support”?  For our research team at Optimal we are asked this by our clients often enough that we thought we would quickly address this in our weekly Blog.  The bottom line is we rarely recommend these seats and when we do […]

A reminder to our clients and Linked In & Twitter contacts in Ontario that the Customer Service Standards have been reviewed this past Fall and are now available for Public Review and Feedback. If you need to know more about this and how it will impact your current CSS Policies and Training contact one of […]

Proposed Revised Customer Service Standard | Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Innovation. For employers in Ontario just figuring out what the CSS Phase of the AODA is about and what steps are required for compliance, this Blog represents a “heads up”. The Committee in place to review the current CSS and propose updates and […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Profit from Knowledge: INFONEX is the recognized name in providing timely, useful business information to Canadian executives through conferences, training seminars, and workshops. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: A great list of speakers for the upcoming Infonex Conference on Managing Your Duty to Accommodate. The Honourable Dr Kellie Leitch is keynote and […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Profit from Knowledge: INFONEX is the recognized name in providing timely, useful business information to Canadian executives through conferences, training seminars, and workshops. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: A great list of speakers for the upcoming Infonex Conference on Managing Your Duty to Accommodate. The Honourable Dr Kellie Leitch is keynote and […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Jane Sleeth‘s insight: For employers in Ontario just figuring out what the CSS Phase of the AODA is about and what steps are required for compliance here is a heads up. The Committee in place to review the current CSS and propose updates and enhancements met in the Fall of […]

www.haworth.com/docs/default-source/documents-files-very-task/ergonomic_seating_guide_handbook-pdf-13337.pdf?sfvrsn=0. This Haworth Brochure sent to  use via Linked In provides good general information for our clients & readers about ergonomic design in seating. It should be noted that the BIFMA standards for ergonomic seating has been updated (Optimal Performance was part of the committee who worked on this updates in 2013). Our review of […]