AODA and 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 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 [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Accessibility in Ontario, AODA, Directorate levies penalties, JESSleeth, OPC, OPC Inc Posted October 1, 2014

Tribunal fines Employers for Contraventions of the AODA reports Optimal Performance’s AODA experts; Employers Beware!

Attention OPC Clients, BOMA, IFMA, FAMOS members. Fines are now being levied for AODA Non-Compliance.

In Accessibility in Ontario, AODA, Directorate levies penalties, JESSleeth, OPC, OPC Inc Posted October 1, 2014

Tribunal fines Employers for Contraventions of the AODA reports Optimal Performance's AODA experts; Employers Beware!

Attention OPC Clients, BOMA, IFMA, FAMOS members. Fines are now being levied for AODA Non-Compliance.

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design Posted March 25, 2014

Wal-Mart sued for disability discrimination; REMEMBER BUSINESS WHO DO NOT ADOPT AODA RISK BRAND DAMAGE

Wal-Mart sued for disability discrimination Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments. While we are on the topic of BRAND DAMAGE related to not accommodating [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, AODA Posted February 5, 2013

Common Question being asked of our AODA/Ergonomic Experts at OPC re Pulls for Drawers

1. One recommended style for pulls on file drawers will always allow for a Power Grip to occur whereby all fingers are used and there is clearance between the handle and the back of the drawer [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In absence from work, absence management, accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, accommodation, Accomodation, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, Human Rights Posted February 4, 2013

Senior Executives need to become more aware of issues related to disability in workplace and in care of disabled family members says OPC

OPC’s interest in this case and one for Sr Executives to be aware of is employees are expected to take care of disabled relatives more and more as the Health Care System in each province [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In accessibility, Accessible, accessible design, accommodation, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, Build Code Posted December 10, 2012

Design is Disabling not people; From a Blog called Ageing in Place Dec 9th

What if DESIGN is DISABLED, not PEOPLE? December 9, 2012 admin Aging in Place, Community Design for Aging, Empowering the Mature Market Psychology of the Built Environment, Universal Design, [...]

By Carla Mardonet

In Uncategorized Posted June 26, 2012

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro by Hand DAVID KUMAGAI The Globe and Mail

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro by Hand DAVID KUMAGAI The Globe and Mail OPC added note; Disability should be a fluid type of definition as a disability depends on many factors such as; the abilities [...]