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In this Issue
*Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment) Now on AODA.ca
*Samsung Struggles to Block iPhone Function for the Blind
*B.C. Plans to Slash Funding for Adults With Disabilities
*Council Approves Mississauga’s 10th Annual Accessibility Plan
*Wynne Government’s First Throne Speech Signals Potential Revitalized Approach to Accessibility for People With Disabilities
*Autism’s New Frontiers PART 2: ‘The bridge to nowhere’
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ARTICLES:
Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment) Now on AODA.ca
It was a bit of a chore getting it coded for Accessibility but the new Standard has been added to the Integrated Accessibility Regulation and still needs a bit of work but if you find any errors let me know.
Read more at
http://www.aoda.ca/integrated/
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Samsung Struggles to Block iPhone Function for the Blind
“We continue to believe that Apple has infringed our patented mobile technologies, and we will continue to take the measures necessary to protect our intellectual property rights.”
Read more at
http://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/samsung-struggles-to-block-iphone-function-for-the-blind/
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B.C. Plans to Slash Funding for Adults With Disabilities
The B.C. government plans to drastically reduce the average amount of money it spends on adults with developmental disabilities over the next three years, budget documents show.
Read more at
http://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/b-c-plans-to-slash-funding-for-adults-with-disabilities/
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Council Approves Mississauga’s 10th Annual Accessibility Plan
Mississauga’s focus on transforming into an accessible city reached a milestone this week after Council approved the City’s 10th Annual Accessibility Plan. The plan outlines new strategies and initiatives that help to remove the barriers that people with disabilities experience in their everyday lives.
Read more at
http://www.coaac.ca/?p=611
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Wynne Government’s First Throne Speech Signals Potential Revitalized Approach to Accessibility for People With Disabilities
On February 19, 2013, in its first Throne Speech, the Wynne Government made a promising announcement. It is shifting lead responsibility for implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act from the Community and Social Services Ministry (where it has resided since 2005) to the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment. The Throne Speech made increased employment for all and inclusiveness for all as core themes. It included this key passage:
Read more at
http://www.aoda.ca/wynne-governments-first-throne-speech-signals-potential-revitalized-approach-to-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities/
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Autism’s New Frontiers PART 2: ‘The bridge to nowhere’
The transition from youth to adulthood is the weakest link in the country’s already fractured approach to caring for children with autism
Two years ago, when Ashley Corbett of Arnprior turned 18, she entered Ontario’s Byzantine world of autism services for adults.
At best, the system treated her with benign neglect. At worst, she was invisible to it. Knowing that the wait was long for a coveted place at a provincially funded group home, Linda Murphy put her daughter’s name on the list when Corbett was just 13.
Six years later, she’s still waiting
Read more at
http://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/autisms-new-frontiers-part-2-the-bridge-to-nowhere/
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AODA Enforcement
Having an Accessibility issue that isn’t being resolved because of lack of Enforcement?
Perhaps your solution is at enforcement.aoda.ca .
* County of Brant “Inaccessibility in Motion” Scheme: Everything old is new again!
http://enforcement.aoda.ca/county-of-brant-inaccessibility-in-motion-scheme-everything-old-is-new-again/
* Transit Inconsistencies in Barrie
http://enforcement.aoda.ca/transit-inconsistencies-in-barrie/
* Yoda on AODA: “Hmmm. The more AODA faith have you greater the disappointment shall you see”
http://enforcement.aoda.ca/yoda-on-aoda-hmmm-the-more-aoda-faith-have-you-greater-the-disappointment-shall-you-see/
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