AODA

Accessibility is everybody's business

REMI Network

Ontario opens new round of inclusive community grants

This year's focus prioritizes projects that improve opportunities for community engagement and those that support older adults to age and live at home with access to care.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Kee Safety: Innovations in facility accessibility

Whether heading to work or out to shop, accessing healthcare or visiting a public building, all Canadians rely on safe access to the facilities that support their lives. Some might take this access for granted, but it’s a constant consideration for those with disabilities.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

Resource launches to improve DoPS implementation

To improve the accessibility of public spaces, AllAccess has released a Toolkit of online resources to support the understanding and implementation of DoPS.
AODA

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

New AODA updates underscore maintenance

With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific AODA requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers.
accessibility legislation

REMI Network

Feds seek input for new accessibility legislation

The Government of Canada is seeking input to inform plans for new accessibility legislation that will address barriers to inclusion.
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REMI Network

Ontario to begin retail audits under AODA

Retail companies in Ontario with 500 or more employees should start preparing for provincial compliance audits related to AODA.
ORHMA steps up building accessibility strategy

REMI Network

ORHMA steps up building accessibility strategy

The Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has joined forces with Adaptability Canada in an effort to meet AODA requirements.
accessibility certification program

REMI Network

Accessibility certification program in the works

The Ontario government announced May 29 that it will develop an accessibility certification program that will recognize leaders in accessibility.

Canadian Property Management

Tips for accessible, AODA-friendly buildings

Legislation regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) can be an advantage for property managers and building owners, says Colin McCarthy, founder of

Canadian Property Management

Compliance with AODA lessens liability risk

Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Ontario’s move toward accessibility

New accessibility regulations and innovative ideas are transforming Ontario's infrastructure.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Gearing up for a new AODA round

Timelines to implement standards for integrated accessibility regulation (IAR), which encompass accessibility standards in three areas (information and communication, employment and transportation), have been set.