accommodation Archives - Optimal Performance

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, Accessible Technology, accommodation, AODA, Blindness and wayfinding, Build Code, Built environments, Human Factor, Human Factors Design, JESleeth Josh Fick, OPC Inc., Optimal Performance Consultants Inc., Universal Design Posted September 10, 2015

When you hear Optimal Performance Consultants talk about Human Factors in Accessible Design this is what we mean

In OPC Inc’s Ergonomic, Human Factors and Accessible Design practice we find that many clients and even the general public are not aware of how these three areas of expertise are [...]

In accessibility, Accessible, AODA Posted June 1, 2015

Making Elevator Modernization Decisions – Facilities Management Elevators Feature – WHERE IS THE ACCESSIBILITY?

When your condo or office tower is modernizing elevators this is the perfect and lower cost time to ensure accessible design is part of this. Some of the design features to consider as both beset [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design Posted January 20, 2015

AODA 2014-2015 upcoming deadlines…and things to work on in 2015 for 2016 | First Reference Talks

AODA 2014-2015 upcoming deadlines…and things to work on in 2015 for 2016 | First Reference Talks. In case the message is not getting out about the AODA by Optimal Performance’s AODA team, [...]

In absence management, accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Experts, AODA Training, attendance management, Back Pain, Build Code, Built environments, Carswell, Ergonomics Posted January 4, 2015

2014 in review for Optimal Performance Consultants' Bog; we recommend you read to stay on top of Ergonomics, Accessibility, Fitness & Disability Management

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,300 [...]

In Accessible, disability Posted December 2, 2014

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. To all of my friends, family, patients of mine, clients all of whom have [...]

In Accessible design in hotels, accessible hotels, AODA, Sheraton Hotel Posted November 17, 2014

The Sheraton Centre Hotel is renovating in Toronto. Will this be ACCESSIBLE?

Which consulting firm will Sheraton Centre use to ensure all of the Ontario Build Code Barrier Free Design elements are in place. Jan 1st 2015 (45 days from today) is the deadline for [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of “noise” in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

In Ergonomics, Sit to stand Workstations, Sitting is the new smoking, sitting will kill you Posted October 30, 2014

There is a lot of "noise" in the Ergonomic world about Sit to Stand Portable Stands

There is a lot of “noise” these days in the world of Ergonomics about the need to use Sit to Stand workstations including the use of Portable Stands (see photo). At Optimal [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In AODA, AODA Act, compliance, IASR, Ontario Build Code, Penalties Posted September 14, 2014

If the ROI of Accessibility in your Workplace Does Not Convince you, the Penalties Should

Think the AODA compliance requirements won't come to pass? Read this Blog by well known expert and speaker Jane Sleeth of Optimal Performance Consultants which outlines how large corporate [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In absence from work, absence management, Disability Management Posted May 7, 2014

Davis LLP Toronto Employment and Labour Law Conference, Friday, May 9, 2014 – Jane Sleeth of OPC Inc; Author Carswell will be speaking

Davis LLP Toronto Employment & Labour Law Conference, Friday, May 9, 2014 – Event Summary | Online Registration by Cvent. This will be one of the best Employment and Labour [...]