ADA 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 accessible design, AODA, AODA Act Posted June 1, 2015

Meeting Ontario’s AODA requirements: Accessible conferences and events checklist – Corporate Meetings Network Magazine

Meeting Ontario’s AODA requirements: Accessible conferences and events checklist – Corporate Meetings Network.

In accessible design, Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Design, Ergonomics in office design, Open Office Concepts, Open Office Design, open offices, Optimal Performance Posted April 15, 2015

OPC Inc. conducts on-going Qualitative Research about Open Office Design's costly losses

OPC Inc. conducts on-going Qualitative Research about Open Office Design’s costly losses As part of OPC Inc’s ongoing qualitative research regarding office design, we undertook this [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, Anthropometrics & Design, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Consultants;, AODA Experts, Build Code Posted March 16, 2015

Classic Displays: OPC's Accessibility team reviewed Seating and Benches & Approves!

Classic Displays: Increase Accessibility with Accessible Seating via Classic Displays: Increase Accessibility with Accessible Seating. As part of the new IASR under the AODA for Ontario Public [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, ergonomic standards, Ergonomics Posted February 23, 2015

Trends regarding Ergonomics and Accessibility for Managers to learn more about

What is Ergonomics? ….the frustrating thing about ergonomics is two fold; 1. many companies think ergonomics is about “posture” and buying equipment which represents a very [...]

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 Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, Ontario Build Code Posted January 13, 2015

New Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code; Critical Reminder for FM's, Build Owners, Build Managers & Tenants

New Accessibility Amendments to Ontario’s Building Code On December 27, 2013, Ontario Regulation 368/13 was filed to amend the new 2012 Building Code, O.Reg. 332/12. The effective date of the [...]

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 Accessibility in Ontario, accessible design, accommodation, AODA Act Posted December 18, 2014

DIY accessibility – NOW Magazine review – OPC Inc experts respond

DIY accessibility – NOW Magazine. The Ramp Project is a positive step in the right direction in that it raises awareness about People with Disabilities (PwD). The issue Optimal Performance [...]

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 [...]