Accessibility News August 29,2015 Update

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In this Issue

*Accessibility and Transitions
*AODA Compliance for Private Sector and Not-for-Profit Employers
*During this Federal Election, Join the Call for Passage of a Canadians with Disabilities Act
*Advocates Want Websites Accessible to Those With Impaired, No Eyesight
*AODA: A Dogs Breakfast!
*Disabled Ontario Boy Told to Stand to Prove Tall Enough to Ride Bumper Cars

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Accessibility and Transitions

There is an accessibility consideration that I have been thinking about for quite some time which isnt covered under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA) is the accessibility of transition. It was a thought that started around the same time as when the new subways started to show
up in Toronto, and the height and width became a new barrier for some people who rely on transit to get to and from work.

AODA Compliance for Private Sector and Not-for-Profit Employers

The deadlines for private and not-for-profit employers to comply with the Employment Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are quickly approaching.

During this Federal Election, Join the Call for Passage of a Canadians with Disabilities Act

Use and Widely Circulate Barrier-Free Canadas New Election Action Kit

Advocates Want Websites Accessible to Those With Impaired, No Eyesight

In other cases, he spends time filling out an order form only to find out his software cant see the final button to submit it. Or, if he enters the wrong value in a box, the website rejects it and resets.

AODA: A Dogs Breakfast!

By Victor Schwartzman

The federal election is nearly a month over and none of the Leadership candidates have said anything about access legislation or any disability-related
issue. Despite there being plenty of Canadians who have disabilities, none of the political parties think it important or relevant to discuss limited incomes and opportunities, or which access laws work and which dont.

Disabled Ontario Boy Told to Stand to Prove Tall Enough to Ride Bumper Cars

Gage Desjardins, 4, was denied access to the bumper cars at Centreville Amusement Park on the weekend because he couldnt stand so as to have his height measured. Spina bifida has left him unable to stand or walk.

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