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Clearly the Provincial Government has their attention moved towards the current scandal with the cancellation of Gas Plants and the subsequent cover up. This means the AODA is stalled for many reasons by the Province. Having said this Optimal Performance is still saying the same thing over again. Smart businesses will see that gaining access […]

On the topic of Human Factors/Cognitive Ergonomics; Guidelines on Visual Manual Distraction when Driving. Many people do not know that Ergonomics has a subspeciality called Human Factors or Cognitive Ergonomics. These specialists in the Ergonomic community look at human error, cognition, decision making, accident prevention etc.  Read more on this Voluntary Guideline which makes an […]

OPC Recommends this as a timely read, especially as I passed more than 5 people on the Highway 401 this afternoon who were texting while driving at 120 KPM. The Human Brain can only really process one thing at a time despite people claiming they can multitask. Read more and stop texting while driving please. […]

See on Scoop.it – Universal design For anyone who owns a building which members of the public will enter including bars, nightclubs, restaurants, coffee shops, museums, shopping centres etc. Here are some dos and don’ts from an expe… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Want to understand the new Ontario Build Code Accessibility Addendum design for Disabled and […]

See on Scoop.it – Universal design For anyone who owns a building which members of the public will enter including bars, nightclubs, restaurants, coffee shops, museums, shopping centres etc. Here are some dos and don’ts from an expe… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Want to understand the new Ontario Build Code Accessibility Addendum design for Disabled and […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design … sense and a scientific approach to design problems. His work both popularized the field for public consumption, and made significant contributions to the underlying fields of ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human factors. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: The question we have at OPC is……why are architects and designers including engineers […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design … sense and a scientific approach to design problems. His work both popularized the field for public consumption, and made significant contributions to the underlying fields of ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human factors. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: The question we have at OPC is……why are architects and designers including engineers […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Guest Editorial: Better Market Street Falling Short on Disability Access Beyond Chron As well, nobody has tested whether all types of paratransit vehicles and cabs, when tilted, can consistently deploy their lifts. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: There is a very strong business case for retailers to ensure their stores, streets, sidewalks […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design Human brain not wired to steadily monitor automated airline cockpit systems … Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Many employers or supervisors in particular will respond to an employee’s lack of attention by saying ‘they need to focus more". Well, this paper and other excellent research shows that the brain is […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design Design Pioneer Rob Wood Joins NicholsBooth Architects PR Web (press release) NicholsBooth Architects is an association of architects, designers and specialists inspired to create environments with impact. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Well done  – good to see Architectural firms which are trying to impact our environments and hopefully accessible […]

See on Scoop.it – Human Factors Design Design World Network Fluid Power University Profiles: North Carolina A&T State University Design World Network This model would then be used to design human-machine interfaces that are safer, easier to understand and more comfortable for the user. Jane Sleeth‘s insight: A good review about how to keep design […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Ford : E-Series Van XL in Ford | eBay Motors (Ford : E-Series Van XL VERY NICE 09 MODEL HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WHEELCHAIR RAMP EQUIPPED RAISED RO $500.00 http://t.co/NBs32Vv2yk #Ford #Mini)… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Great to see some of the car companies such as Ford become aware of the changing demographic […]

See on Scoop.it – Inclusive Ford : E-Series Van XL in Ford | eBay Motors (Ford : E-Series Van XL VERY NICE 09 MODEL HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WHEELCHAIR RAMP EQUIPPED RAISED RO $500.00 http://t.co/NBs32Vv2yk #Ford #Mini)… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Great to see some of the car companies such as Ford become aware of the changing demographic […]

See on Scoop.it – Universal design RT @UWMadison: We love this @UWMadEducation effort to make #biking accessible to children with #disabilities: http://t.co/GT5yZaDdUQ #Madis… Jane Sleeth‘s insight: Over time designs such as this will be seen by the public to not just make a difference in terms of accommodation for disability but will be seen as […]