Accessibility
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Accessible seniors’ housing coming to Whitehorse
A new 48-unit accessible seniors’ housing complex has entered construction in Whitehorse. The four-storey, state-of-the-art facility, located near the intersection of Front St. and Ogilvie St., will be built to support the needs of seniors with mobility issues. The project is scheduled for occupancy in fall 2015.
REMI Network
New construction loan created for non-profits
A new loan program for construction financing is available for Canadian non-profits that own and operate buildings and serve seniors or persons with disabilities. Adaptability
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Making a building more accessible
Landlords should follow these six tips to ensure their building's interior space is accessible to everyone.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario’s move toward accessibility
New accessibility regulations and innovative ideas are transforming Ontario's infrastructure.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Accessible commercial facilities
This video report looks at accessibility standards in commercial facilities, from both legislative and design perspectives. Commentators: Quadrangle Architects' Jesse Klimitz and Optimal Performance Consultants' Jane Sleeth.
Canadian Property Management
Barriers abound in existing built environment
Voluntary action will continue to be the predominant dismantler of barriers in Ontario’s built environment and landscapes ...
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.