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By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, Accessible Technology, accommodation, AODA, Blindness and wayfinding, Build Code, Built environments, Human Factor, Human Factors Design, JESleeth Josh Fick, OPC Inc., Optimal Performance Consultants Inc., Universal Design Posted September 10, 2015

When you hear Optimal Performance Consultants talk about Human Factors in Accessible Design this is what we mean

In OPC Inc’s Ergonomic, Human Factors and Accessible Design practice we find that many clients and even the general public are not aware of how these three areas of expertise are [...]

In Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, Accessible Technology Posted March 8, 2015

RESNA, ISO and ANSI Standards for Wheelchairs and other Assistive Devices from OPC Inc's AODA experts

Assistive Device Standards for Wheelchairs RESNA, Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America. RESNA members promote the exchange of ideas and information for [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design Posted January 20, 2015

AODA 2014-2015 upcoming deadlines…and things to work on in 2015 for 2016 | First Reference Talks

AODA 2014-2015 upcoming deadlines…and things to work on in 2015 for 2016 | First Reference Talks. In case the message is not getting out about the AODA by Optimal Performance’s AODA team, [...]

In absence management, accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts, AODA Training, attendance management, Back Pain, Build Code, Built environments, Carswell, Ergonomics Posted January 4, 2015

2014 in review for Optimal Performance Consultants' Bog; we recommend you read to stay on top of Ergonomics, Accessibility, Fitness & Disability Management

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,300 [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Accessibility in Ontario, AODA, Directorate levies penalties, JESSleeth, OPC, OPC Inc Posted October 1, 2014

Tribunal fines Employers for Contraventions of the AODA reports Optimal Performance’s AODA experts; Employers Beware!

Attention OPC Clients, BOMA, IFMA, FAMOS members. Fines are now being levied for AODA Non-Compliance.

In Accessibility in Ontario, AODA, Directorate levies penalties, JESSleeth, OPC, OPC Inc Posted October 1, 2014

Tribunal fines Employers for Contraventions of the AODA reports Optimal Performance's AODA experts; Employers Beware!

Attention OPC Clients, BOMA, IFMA, FAMOS members. Fines are now being levied for AODA Non-Compliance.

By Carla Mardonet

In AODA, AODA Act, compliance, IASR, Ontario Build Code, Penalties Posted September 14, 2014

If the ROI of Accessibility in your Workplace Does Not Convince you, the Penalties Should

Think the AODA compliance requirements won't come to pass? Read this Blog by well known expert and speaker Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance Consultants which outlines how large corporate [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Accessible, disability, Uncategorized Posted May 14, 2013

Optimal Performance predicts Accessibility Laws will be in place across Canada within 5 years! Saskatchewan is next.

The government of Saskatchewan has announced it will be launching a comprehensive disability strategy for the province according to Saskatchewan’s Social Services Minister June [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, accommodation, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts Posted February 20, 2013

The IASR Phase of the AODA has various timeline requirements & many new requirements; navigating the Minefield

Optimal Performance has been very busy marketing the AODA Act it would seem often to be on behalf of the MCSS at times. Given that hundreds of medium and even large companies still do not even [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, accommodation, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts Posted February 20, 2013

The IASR Phase of the AODA has various timeline requirements & many new requirements; navigating the Minefield

Optimal Performance has been very busy marketing the AODA Act it would seem often to be on behalf of the MCSS at times. Given that hundreds of medium and even large companies still do not even [...]