Past News Articles (archived)

All Access - Creating Accessible Public Space
Posted: August 4th, 2018
The Accessible Canada Act
Posted: June 21st, 2018
Accessibility Spotlight: Healthcare Facilities
Posted: January 6th, 2018
Access Denied: Addressing Accessibility in Newfoundland
Posted: November 5th, 2017
New Accessibility Legislation in Canada: Upcoming Conference
Posted: August 18th, 2017
Promote National AccessAbility Week
Posted: May 29th, 2017
Accessibility Act to Make the Province of Nova Scotia More Accessible
Posted: April 30th, 2017
A Profile on Inclusive Design Initiatives for Cities
Posted: February 2nd, 2017
Inclusive Design Spotlight: San Francisco's LightHouse
Posted: November 5th, 2016
New Publication: NYC's "Aging in Place Guide"
Posted: October 7th, 2016
Universal Design: Gender-Neutral Public Washrooms
Posted: September 18th, 2016
Consulting with Canadians on Planned Accessibility Legislation
Posted: August 7th, 2016
Mental Health Accessibility Project: Think Outside The Box
Posted: June 21st, 2016
The Enabling Accessibility Fund: Apply Now For Funding
Posted: June 9th, 2016
CSA Group Announces Harmonization of Accessibility Standard with Canadian National Building Code
Posted: May 14th, 2016
A Discussion on "Planning the Future of Retirement"
Posted: May 6th, 2016
Inclusive Design Spotlight: Re-inventing the Wheelchair
Posted: March 25th, 2016
Designing for Users of All Ages and Abilities
Posted: March 5th, 2016
Inclusive Design Spotlight: At Home with Autism
Posted: February 27th, 2016
Inclusive Design in the City of Toronto: Building Sidewalks to Remove Barriers to Accessibility
Posted: February 19th, 2016
Inclusive Design Best Practice: YMCA Adopts Universal Design Standards
Posted: January 15th, 2016
Inclusive Design Best Practices: The "ABLE" Initiative, "Access a Better Living Environment"
Posted: January 4th, 2016
Winning team picked to transform downtown University of Toronto campus
Posted: December 18th, 2015
City of Ottawa: 2015 Accessibility Design Standards (ADS), 2nd Edition
Posted: December 2nd, 2015
CMHC's "Housing Options for People Living with Dementia"
Posted: November 24th, 2015
CERA Releases "Unlocking the AODA – Landlords’ Obligations Under the AODA"
Posted: November 9th, 2015
2015 City of Toronto Urban Design Awards
Posted: October 25th, 2015
New OHRC Report, "By the Numbers" Profiles People with Mental Health and Addiction Disabilities
Posted: October 5th, 2015
University of Toronto's "Landscape of Landmark Quality Innovative Design Competition"
Posted: September 30th, 2015
Accommodating Mental Health in Condominiums
Posted: September 26th, 2015
New Publication: Universal Design Guidelines for Homes in Ireland
Posted: September 15th, 2015
The Urbanist Explores Inclusive Design For The Built Environment
Posted: August 15th, 2015
The ADA at 25
Posted: July 24th, 2015
Recent Design Trends From The USA: Universal Design Is A High Priority
Posted: July 11th, 2015
Be the Solution: A Universal Design Primer
Posted: July 3rd, 2015
News from the USA: ADA Technical Assistance Document
Posted: June 14th, 2015
The Path to 2025: Ontario’s Accessibility Action Plan
Posted: June 3rd, 2015
Awards of Excellence in VisitAble Housing Winners
Posted: May 30th, 2015
Ontario Moving Forward with Accessibility Certification Program
Posted: May 29th, 2015
New Research Report by the OECD: Ageing in Cities
Posted: May 21st, 2015
Inclusive Emergency Planning: Tools & Resources
Posted: May 14th, 2015
Best Practice: New Inclusive Playground, "Magical Bridge"
Posted: April 17th, 2015
A Tribute to Helen Henderson
Posted: April 16th, 2015
The Lasting Legacy of Universal Design Champion Michael Graves
Posted: April 4th, 2015
Healthcare Design For Seniors
Posted: March 29th, 2015
International Design For All Foundation Good Practices Awards
Posted: March 20th, 2015
World gathers in Japan to agree on how to manage disaster risk
Posted: March 13th, 2015
Close-up on Interior Design related to Senior Living Communities
Posted: March 7th, 2015
RIBA's "Design for an Ageing Population"
Posted: February 22nd, 2015
AMCTO Announces the AODA 10th Anniversary Champion Award
Posted: February 14th, 2015
Legislative Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Posted: February 13th, 2015
Maps That You Can Hear and Touch
Posted: January 30th, 2015
Awards of Excellence in Visitable Housing
Posted: January 10th, 2015
Aging in Place: How to Design a House That Will Fit Your Needs in the Future
Posted: January 4th, 2015
New Accessibility Standard for Self-service Kiosks
Posted: December 20th, 2014
Picture-it: Autism-friendly Digital Tool
Posted: November 29th, 2014
Interactive Wayfinding for Users with Vision Loss
Posted: November 25th, 2014
New Accessibility Legislation in Nova Scotia
Posted: November 16th, 2014
New Accessibility Standards Guide
Posted: October 31st, 2014
U.S. Access Board Releases Guidance on Playground Surfaces
Posted: October 27th, 2014
Occupational Therapy Now: Universal Design Issue
Posted: October 20th, 2014
Towards the All-Age-Friendly City
Posted: October 2nd, 2014
Aga Khan Museum & Ismaili Centre Opens
Posted: September 19th, 2014
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Opens
Posted: September 19th, 2014
Inclusive Design Hub for the Built Environment
Posted: September 14th, 2014
New Guide on Accessible Outdoor Sites
Posted: August 29th, 2014
Accommodating an Aging Workforce
Posted: August 15th, 2014
SPH now working with the William Osler Health System
Posted: July 10th, 2014
The International Conference on Universal Design (UD2014) at Lund University
Posted: July 10th, 2014
GAATES Develops A Technical Guide for AODA Standards for the Design of Public Spaces
Posted: July 10th, 2014
Pathways To Recreation
Posted: July 10th, 2014
Ontario Building Code: New Design Requirements
Posted: February 28th, 2014
Innovators in Accessibility and Universal Design
Posted: February 28th, 2014
AODA Implementation - Trends in Universal Design
Posted: February 28th, 2014