AODA
REMI Network
Committee flags multi-res accessibility revisions under OBC
The Design of Public Spaces Standards Development Committee has listed recommendations to improve multi-residential buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
