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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 Technology, Blindness, Blindness and wayfinding Posted June 3, 2015

Which monitor should I buy – Bigger is better, right? – CNIB Blog OPC Inc recommends as important read

Which monitor should I buy – Bigger is better, right? – CNIB Blog.

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 in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, Accessible Technology Posted March 8, 2015

RESNA, ISO and ANSI Standards for Wheelchairs and other Assistive Devices from OPC Inc's AODA experts

Assistive Device Standards for Wheelchairs RESNA, Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America. RESNA members promote the exchange of ideas and information for [...]

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, accessible design, accessible hotels, Accomodation, ADA, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Consultants;, AODA Experts, Build Code Posted February 10, 2015

TLOMA – TLOMA February 2015 Jane Sleeth featured in a timely AODA Article for Law Firms

TLOMA – TLOMA February 2015. Article by Jane Sleeth of OPC Inc re what is next for compliance with the AODA for Law Practices in Ontario.

In accessibility, Accessibility in Ontario, Accessible, AODA, AODA Act, AODA Consultants; Posted February 9, 2015

What is next for the AODA in 2015 and Compliance? Many new requirements including the OBC

Wondering what is next for 2015 and the AODA and your Company? Remember the goal is an accessible Ontario by 2025 so there are many things to accomplish and report on including: -All employees in [...]

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 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 [...]