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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 Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, Ontario Build Code Posted January 13, 2015

New Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code; Critical Reminder for FM's, Build Owners, Build Managers & Tenants

New Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code On December 27, 2013, Ontario Regulation 368/13 was filed to amend the new 2012 Building Code, O.Reg. 332/12. The effective date of the [...]

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 [...]

In Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, accommodation, AODA Act Posted December 18, 2014

DIY accessibility – NOW Magazine review – OPC Inc experts respond

DIY accessibility – NOW Magazine. The Ramp Project is a positive step in the right direction in that it raises awareness about People with Disabilities (PwD). The issue Optimal Performance [...]

In Accessible, disability Posted December 2, 2014

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. To all of my friends, family, patients of mine, clients all of whom have [...]

In Ergonomics, OPC Inc, Steelcase, Steelcase and wellbeing, Wellbeing Posted November 18, 2014

Join Kathy Smythe of Steelcase Canada and Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance this December for a Seminar

Announcing an exciting seminar at the impressive Steelcase Canada Facility in Downtown Toronto this December. Join Kathy Smythe of Steelcase Canada and Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance this [...]

In Accessible design in hotels, accessible hotels, AODA, Sheraton Hotel Posted November 17, 2014

The Sheraton Centre Hotel is renovating in Toronto. Will this be ACCESSIBLE?

Which consulting firm will Sheraton Centre use to ensure all of the Ontario Build Code Barrier Free Design elements are in place. Jan 1st 2015 (45 days from today) is the deadline for [...]

In Ergonomics in Design Posted November 5, 2014

The ‘chipmunk test’, and 3 other tools for better workspace design

The ‘chipmunk test’, and 3 other tools for better workspace design. OPC’s response re this article reviewed by the IFMA Group; we are dismayed as Ergonomists in Canada & US that the [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In AODA Act Posted October 13, 2014

FedEx sued for discrimination against workers with hearing disabilities

FedEx sued for discrimination against workers with hearing disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. OPC Inc recommends employers in Ontario take a close look at [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Facility Management, How can Facility Managers ensure employee health, IFMA, Wellbeing Posted September 17, 2014

Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance Responds to Linked In IFMA re Wellness & FM’s

In response to a recent IFMA reading recommendation on Linked In ….this is a great thought starter on a topic which has long been ignored in some cases or at least not understood well in [...]