From Ergonomics to Accessible Design - The Building Code Accessibility Requirements in Law Practices
Description
In this interactive talk, Jane Sleeth one of Canada’s foremost experts in Ergonomics & Universal Design will describe;
1. The relationship between Ergonomic Design and accessible Universal Design
2. What the current status is for the Ontario Build Code Accessibility Requirements (public consultation until March 1st 2013); comes into force January 2014
3. Minimum Standards (AODA Ontario Build Code) versus the CSA Accessible Design for the Built Environment; differences & decisions
4. Working examples of Toronto based inaccessible design; What Not to Do
5. Working with Ergonomic/Universal Design Specialists; The Built Audit, Report and Next Steps for your Law Firm
6. Update on the IASR and its impact on Facility Managers and your Built Environment
Our Speaker, Jane Sleeth, holds the position of Managing Director of Optimal Performance Consultants. Over the past 25 years Jane has been involved in the management & prevention of disability as a physiotherapist; rehabilitation department manager in a large Toronto Hospital and as an Ergonomic & Accessibility Management Consultant with OPC Inc which Jane founded in 1991.