Zack Quaintance, Staff writer for Government Technology, November 20, 2017 People with hearing and sight disabilities using screen readers and other assistive tech must be able to access content on government websites, but getting and staying compliant is a challenge. Updates for Section 508 accessibility legislation go into effect in January, creating new specifications for…
Update: Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) I have just returned from the three day inaugural FWD50 Canada’s Digital Government conference, and would like to share my experience with you. I was invited to speak at the FWD50 Conference, on the growing digital communications gaps for blind Canadians. Earlier this year the Treasury Board…
Mike Gifford, LinkedIn It was a real pleasure for me to present at a FWD50 panel about Diversity and Inclusion. The FWD50 Three-day conference, leading minds in government and technology come together to redefine what is possible in an era of digital systems and connected citizens, held at the Aberdeen Pavilion in Ottawa.
Join me at Canada’s digital government conference, November 1-3, 2017 This is a three-day conference where leading minds in government and technology come together to redefine what’s possible in an era of digital systems and connected citizens. I will be participating on the Inclusion And Accessibility discussion panel. Democratic governments live in the tension between…
Sean Kilpatrick, Toronto Star, October 15, 2017 The federal minister responsible for crafting Canada’s first national accessibility legislation says the law should be ready by next spring and should benefit not only people with disabilities, but their caregivers. Minister Kent Hehr says the bill, which has been highly anticipated, will benefit both those with disabilities…
Alicia Ann Pereira, Ontario Human Rights Commission, October 12, 2017 Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a new policy statement explaining the purpose and importance of the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Employers and unions, housing providers and service providers have a legal duty to accommodate the Code-related needs…
Join me at the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science third annual Accessibility Innovation Showcase. The Accessibility Innovation Showcase is an event highlighting innovative assistive technologies and devices through interactive exhibits, and is taking place on September 25-26, 2017, at the Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto. The admission is free, and Thousands of…
Natalie Nanowski, CBC News, September 20, 2017 TTC hears concerns about long waits and inaccessible stations at annual meeting. The TTC’s annual accessibility meeting drew about 300 people to the Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place. It’s intended to highlight any concerns or questions people have about the accessibility of the TTC or Wheel-Trans. The TTC…
PR Newswire, September 14, 2017 The Discover Ability Network will showcase the business advantages of employing persons with disabilities. The Honourable David Onley, Special Advisor to the Government of Ontario’s Minister Responsible for Accessibility, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Discover Ability Network partners launched a new program and online portal that will…
Vjosa Isai, Toronto Star Staff Reporter, August 23, 2017 Federal minister of sport and persons with disabilities Carla Qualtrough heard from local and international disability experts on Tuesday as Canada prepares to introduce its first national accessibility legislation. Although the prospective act would govern only those areas under federal authority, such as banks, telecommunications and…
