See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Some good information for our clients about ergonomic design in seating. You should note 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 Haworth’s seating products (disclosure; […]
See on Scoop.it – Universal design Strategies for Compliance Deadlines for AODA compliance continue to loom. Is your organization ready? Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Optimal Performance Consultants and Herman Miller are presenting a 2 hour seminar for private and public employers on the AODA. The IASR or Integrated Accessibility Standards are in full swing and Multi-Year […]
DOJ Proposes Regulatory Revisions and Issues New ADA Guidance The Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed changes to its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations to implement requirements of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The ADA Amendments Act revises the definition of “disability” to more broadly encompass impairments that substantially limit a major life […]
I wrote a response to one of our clients today about why EXERCISE BALLS should never be used in the office or workplace environment EVER. “Thank you for your follow up about the use of Exercise Balls in the office environment. If in the future you have any questions of an ergonomic nature and you […]
www.orhma.com/Portals/0/PDF Files/GovtRelations/2014_Accssible Meeting OMSSA Guide 2 – EN.pdf. Next time you are conducting a meeting, seminar, conference call please make sure that the meeting is #accessible for all of the age groups and levels of ability in your workplace. Many of your employees have hearing impairments, low vision that you might not be aware of. […]
See on Scoop.it – Universal design Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Next time you are conducting a meeting, seminar, conference call please make sure that the meeting is #accessible for all of the age groups and levels of ability in your workplace. Many of your employees have hearing impairments, low vision that you might not be aware […]
One of the finest pieces of writing I have had the pleasure to read and enjoy in a very long time. My highschool history teach Mr Littlejohn “turned me on” to history and politics and to this very day Chinese history fascinates me. Thank you for writing this. JESleeth Perennial Student in life.
With the aging of the post-WWII baby boom generation, those aged 55 and over are expected to make up a larger share of the labour force than in the past. From 1992 to 2002, the share of the labour force for those aged 55 and over increased from 11.8 percent to 14.3 percent. In 2012, […]
See on Scoop.it – Universal design 17-20% of the Canadian Population with another percentage of aging population with disabilities & with money?? Yet the marketplace & employers are blind to these opportunities. Canadian retailers, restaurants, employers and businesses have missed the boat regarding their misconceptions about the disabled (“they are in wheelchairs and are poor […]
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See on Scoop.it – Universal design Optimal Performance Consultants announces our first Seminar of our 2014 Series March 27th ;Strategies for Compliance with the AODA Act; the Multi-Year Plan & the Ontario Build Code (ABES). Pres… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Optimal Performance Consultants announces our first Seminar of our 2014 Series March 27th ; Strategy for Compliance […]
Optimal Performance Consultants announces our first Seminar of our 2014 Series March 27th ; Strategies for Compliance with the AODA Act; the Multi-Year Plan & the Ontario Build Code (ABES). Presented by JE Sleeth Ergonomic and Accessibility Expert AND Cheryl Giraudy Architect and Signage/Wayfinding expert. This is a 2 hour seminar being held at […]
Optimal Performance Consultants announces our first Seminar of our 2014 Series March 27th ; Strategies for Compliance with the AODA Act; the Multi-Year Plan & the Ontario Build Code (ABES). Presented by JE Sleeth Ergonomic and Accessibility Expert AND Cheryl Giraudy Architect and Signage/Wayfinding expert. This is a 2 hour seminar being held at […]
The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics or human factors as follows:[2] Ergonomics & human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Based […]
