WCAG 2.0 – It’s Time to Turn to the Current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.0 is a set of technical guidelines for web accessibility. In a previous article, we discussed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), how they came into being, and why it’s is the world’s most universally accepted set of web accessibility guidelines. [...]

The GRIT Freedom Chair: Pushing the Limits on AccessibilityAugust 13, 2018 Greg Thomson GRIT is a company dedicated to changing the lives of people with mobile disabilities. The creators of the Freedom Chair studied mechanical engineering at MIT. After receiving the help of many industry professionals, these engineers were able to design an all-terrain mobility device. [...]

Accommodating Gym Members with DisabilitiesJuly 20, 2018 Greg Thomson It is rare to see a member with a disability at my gym. However, after seeing a person with an impairment, I had a lot of questions for fitness facilities. Specifically, how are they accommodating gym members with disabilities? So, I spoke to the manager at my gym. [...]

[ad_1] Entrematic relaunches its commitment to supporting its customers via its technical training program. Training our installation partners is an important focus that we have never lost sight of – this is why we invest in these meetings to provide updates and high-level training. All of this is provided with the right balance between theory […]

Making Businesses Accessible ‘Right Thing To Do’ June 1, 2018 Greg Thomson The workshop, My Business Welcomes Everyone, was held during National Accessibility Awareness Week. by: Miriam King June 1, 2018 After an autoimmune disease damaged Christina Strong’s vocal chords and put her in a wheelchair, she said the obstacles kept coming after she left the [...]

More Proof That There Are Accessibility Problems at the New Toronto Courthouse, Planned to Be Built in the Heart of Downtown TorontoMay 23, 2018 Greg Thomson Any Time, You Can Watch Online the Archived Video of the May 21, 2018 Interview on TVO’s “The Agenda with Steve Paikin,” Addressing The 2018 Ontario Election’s Disability Accessibility Issues [...]

Universal Washroom Requirement in Ontario The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) aims to remove any boundaries or restrictions faced by those with a disability, with the goal to make Ontario accessible to all by the year 2025. In 2015, the AODA standards became law and by 2025, all organisations must comply with this [...]

How to Pick Automatic Doors for your building? There is no denying the utility of automatic doors – sliding, swinging or folding. They provide many benefits to a business, and are a great investment. But when you choose an automatic door, what aspects should you be looking at to get the right one for your [...]

Cost of installing automatic doors in Canada Automatic doors seem to be in vogue, they instantly give a charismatic look to your home, office or any other kind of a business. These doors are operated by some presence sensing devices and the right positioning of these sensors and the cautious installment of these doors pivotal [...]

Petition Calls on Upper Canada Mall to Get Disabled Off Washroom FloorMarch 12, 2018 Greg Thomson Georgina and Aurora residents work with Newmarket mall to install washroom change table, lift for those who need by Teresa Latchford Newmarket Era Derek Bunn and Tyler Barker have made it their mission to get children, adults and seniors living [...]