AODA - SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING https://www.solutionsforliving.ca Hope. Empower. Succeed Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:35:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 What is The AODA? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/11/what-is-the-aoda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-aoda Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:19:36 +0000 http://sandbox.entwistlepower.com/?p=12528 If you are not familiar, with the AODA this is Ontario’s way of making the province accessible by addressing the following key areas so that people with disabilities can more fully participate in their communities:  customer service, employment, information and communication, transportation, and design of public spaces.  This a catch-all legislation aimed to create a […]

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]]> A Practical Guide to Barrier Free Design https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/07/a-practical-guide-to-barrier-free-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-practical-guide-to-barrier-free-design Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:00:27 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10854 There is a greater awareness in society that our buildings and spaces must be more accessible to all.  In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is ensuring that all businesses are accessible by 2025 in many ways, including design of public spaces. Today we focus on the physical environment.  This is where […]

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]]> Accessible Transportation https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/06/accessible-transportation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accessible-transportation Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:00:28 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10719 As the Uber debate rages on, it’s time to stop and think about a sometimes unaddressed transportation issue:  accessibility.  Ensuring that there’s equitable and accessible on-demand public transportation, via taxi and driver services, in every Ontario city is a vital need.  Learn more in the following from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario: […]

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]]> The Business of AODA https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/05/the-business-of-aoda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-business-of-aoda Tue, 24 May 2016 11:00:54 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10595 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) As an occupational therapist, business owner, and MBA, I can’t help but to reflect on the colossal legislation that is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, or AODA.  If you are not familiar, the AODA is Ontario’s way of making the province accessible by 2025 […]

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]]> AODA: Making Ontario Accessible. How Can an OT Help? https://www.solutionsforliving.ca/2016/02/aoda-making-ontario-accessible-how-can-an-ot-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aoda-making-ontario-accessible-how-can-an-ot-help Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:00:14 +0000 http://entwistlepower.com/?p=10135 Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) As an occupational therapist, business owner, and MBA, I can’t help but to reflect on the colossal legislation that is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, or AODA.  If you are not familiar, this is Ontario’s way of making the province accessible by addressing the […]

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