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ACCESS-ABILITY Conference Transcripts Available for Viewing

Posted by RGD Ontario on May 31, 2010 | No Comments

RGD Ontario’s ACCESS-ABILITY Conference featured an impressive line-up of guest experts in fields ranging from information design to environmental design. Among the presentations was a series of four case studies that showed the audience tangible examples of accessible design in action.

To view the transcripts of these presentations, follow the links below:

Designing Signage for Universal Accessibility:Working with the CNIB on Pearson’s Terminal 1, Presented by Wayne McCutcheon R.G.D., Entro Communications

Projects at the ROM to meet the new AODA Customer Service Standards Presented by Dave Hollands, Royal Ontario Museum

The Ultimate Accessibility Challenge: Designing an Exhibition about Disability, History and Activism, Presented by Debbie Adams R.G.D., Adams + Associates Design Consultants

Through their Eyes: Designing the Reflections book for Chartwell’s National Appreciation of Seniors Day, Presented by Brad Walker R.G.D., Charwell Seniors Housing REIT

Other transcripts from the conference can be found under the Guest Experts section of the website.

Jenn and Ken dissect info design at Access-Ability

Posted by RGD Ontario on Feb 1, 2010 | No Comments

Jenn & Ken Visocky O’Grady, Co-founders of Enspace 

Jenn and Ken Visocky O’Grady speak to a packed house at the Access-Ability Conference

TORONTO—Last week RGD Ontario hosted Access-Ability, a day-long event focusing on graphic design for a more accessible world. Morning speakers included the engaging duo Jenn and Ken Visocky O’Grady, founders of Lakewood, Ohio-based creative think tank Enspace and authors of The Information Design Handbook and A Designer’s Research Manual.

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RGD Ontario enables change for people with disabilities

Posted by RGD Ontario on Jan 28, 2010 | No Comments

More than 1.85 million people in Ontario/4.4 million people in Canada have a disability. This number is on the rise as our population ages.

Accessibility is no longer an option. It’s a necessity.

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) is helping to lead the way to a more accessible province for everyone through a partnership with the Ontario government.

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