Accessibility News (AcNews) The Premier Online Magazine for Disability Accessibility
Many issues of Disability and Accessibility are Universal throughout the World and AcNews will endeavour to bring them all together in this "Online Magazine" for easy referencing.
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Drinking Diet Sodas and Aspartame-Sweetened Beverages Daily During Pregnancy Linked to Autism in Male Offspring
In this case-control study, boys who had been diagnosed with autism were more than three times as likely as neurotypically developing boys to have been born to mothers who reported consuming one or more servings per day of diet soda, or comparable amounts of the leading artificial sweetener aspartame, during pregnancy or breastfeeding. No statistically significant association was found in female offspring.
Accessibility News September 23,2023 Update
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The AODA Clock is Ticking
There is 1 year, 14 weeks, 2 days until a fully Accessible Ontario! Will you be compliant?
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TTC Won’t Meet Ontario’s 2025 Accessibility Deadline, Staff Report Says
The documents states that the Toronto transit system won’t achieve the objective set out in 2005 legislation to make all its subway stations accessible. By Sheila Wang Investigative Reporter
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Nearly two decades after Ontario’s 2025 accessibility goal was put in place, the TTC staff have said in their latest report that the transit agency will not be able to meet the province’s target.
A total of 57 TTC subway stations out of 70 will meet the standards of 2005’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) by the end of 2024 while the rest are expected to be completed after the province’s deadline, according to a TTC report.
How Canada Can Make Better Progress on Disability Inclusion
OPINION: Canada has set an ambitious goal to become a “barrier-free society” by 2040. A new approach could help us get there
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Walmart Sued by US Agency Over Test That Screened Out Disabled Workers
The U.S. agency that enforces workplace discrimination laws said on Wednesday that it had sued Walmart Inc (WMT.N) over allegations it fired hourly workers with disabilities who could not pass a computer-based test.
Brockton Council Opts for One Accessible Parking Spot in Front of Post Office
BROCKTON – Council has selected the option that will see one accessible parking space at the post office moved to a new location where the sidewalk is sloped. By Pauline Kerr, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Walkerton Herald Times Friday, September 8, 2023
The accessible parking spot has been at the corner of Scott and Peter streets, where the sidewalk had been sloped for accessibility. The sidewalk is no longer sloped at that intersection, creating a challenge for those with mobility issues trying to get to the post office.
The middle of the sidewalk at 100 Scott St. is sloped in front of both the main entrance to the post office, and to the municipal office, making it a better location for the accessible parking spot.
Brandon Needs to Improve ‘Awful’ Accessibility, Says Wheelchair User
With election coming, advocacy groups say more needs to be done to implement Manitoba’s Accessibility Act
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Opinion: TIFF Highlights Toronto’s Accessibility Challenges
Shining a spotlight on inaccessibility at TIFF screening venues By Emily Carlucci – Published September 17, 2023
The Toronto International Film Festival is an extravaganza that transforms the city into a hub of film enthusiasts, celebrities, and industry professionals every September. While TIFF is renowned for its cinematic offerings, focusing on the festival’s impact on the streets of Toronto can highlight the accessibility challenges surrounding TIFF and their broader implications for urban planning.
The accessibility challenge
TIFF attracts diverse audiences, including individuals with disabilities who face unique setbacks when navigating the festival and its surrounding streets.
According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), venues and events like TIFF are required to be accessible. However, in practice, several accessibility issues persist in the event’s structure.
Accessibility News September 16,2023 Update
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The AODA Clock is Ticking
There is 1 year, 15 weeks, 2 days until a fully Accessible Ontario! Will you be compliant?
In this Issue
Toronto Man Wins Disability Accommodation Fight Against Air Canada
Community applauds decision, but says ultimate goal is to be able to fly in their wheelchairs.
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