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The population is aging in Canada, the US and Europe. Death rates continue to fall and life expectancy is increasing. Fertility rates are low in Western countries—where they are below replacement levels—and falling in most of the rest of the world. These two phenomena are leading to a change in the age structure of the population, […]

See on Scoop.it – Universal design Looking back a decade or so ago it was absolutely essential to have an office, or more likely, a cubicle. That’s where we had meetings, saw our coworkers, and just got work done. But today do we really need corporate offices? Jane Sleeth‘s insight: I love how designers who […]

Great to read in TORONTOist e magazine about Jutta Trevinaranus Director of Inclusive Design at OCADU in Toronto. Time for all designers, architects, engineers, facility managers and building owners to think UNIVERSAL and Inclusive Design.  To learn more check out the recent talk #JESleeth gave at #IIDEX to this group about FORM needing to come […]

See on Scoop.it – Universal design How ADA accessible are city buildings? Wyoming Tribune That year, the DOJ issued the city a letter of noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Or the Canadian version of this being how OBC ABES is your building in Ontario?  We suggest an Accessibility Audit before […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design Pursuit of Better Diagnostic Performance – a Human Factors Perspective http://t.co/F0Mg7d0sbZ HT @AHRQNews Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Ergonomics is "not just about the chair". Read more about cognitive ergonomics and human factors design to really see the scopeand breadth of ergonomic expertise.  #JESleeth @OPCergo See on ht.ly

Sitting versus Standing Work No one will stand all day when they have the opportunity to sit. This is because the body works harder when standing than when sitting. However, work production studies indicate that workers are more efficient when they stand to work. So how do you decide between the two? Consider these general […]

1. Keep it simple 2. Lu Lu Lemons and expensive running shoes are NOT required 3. Gym memberships does not contribute to enhanced employee health 4. Walking using a simple Pedometre has been clearly shown to impact employee health behaviours over a long period of time. 5. Daily walking of 30 minutes with slight breathlessness […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Tennis Everyone! Volunteers make sport accessible to all Jackson Clarion Ledger Jones’ take on tennis is music to the ears of the Tennis Center South staff, most of whom volunteer part-time to grow the game’s accessibility across all demographics. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Great to see how the use of progressive […]

BIFMA updates its ergonomics guideline From www.reminetwork.com – August 12, 11:58 AM  The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) recently revised its 2002 ergonomics guideline. Of particular interest to facility managers, architects and designers are the recommendations for chairs and worksurfaces.

See on Scoop.it – Universal design The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) recently revised its 2002 ergonomics guideline. Of particular interest to facility managers, architects and designers are the recommendations for chairs and work surfaces. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: This is such a great update for BIFMA. OPC’s Jane Sleeth sat on one of […]

See on Scoop.it – Workplace Ergonomics The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) recently revised its 2002 ergonomics guideline. Of particular interest to facility managers, architects and designers are the recommendations for chairs and work surfaces. See on www.reminetwork.com

Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) now to take place: Finally JESleeth and the AODA Team at Optimal Performance Consultants for Thursday September 19th 2013. The Ontario government has finally appointed Mayo Moran, Dean and James Marshall Tory Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, to lead […]

F08 Friday by Jane E Sleeth with Optimal Performance ConsultantsTITLE: Accessible Design: Where Form gets to Know FunctionTime 9:00am – 11:00amLeveL intermediateCEU 0.2Fee $95 / $105 Seating is limited and is filling fast as always for IIDEX Conferences. Go to IIDEX Canada to read more and sign up. manc

Jane Sleeth  commented on AODA and Small business: Severe penalties for lack of accessibility…  Hey has everyone forgotten that this current AODA was the brainchild of the Harris government? One of the most conservative governments ON every experienced! The policy wonks with Harris knew there would be this great shift in ageing of the population coupled with […]