SNOW Chat & Learn

Passing the AODA's Information and Communications Standard during the current economic crisis represents an opportunity for businesses and consumers alike, Jutta Treviranus writes in her opinion piece, Is This the Right Time?

She suggests that:

"...[f]rom a business prudence perspective this is clearly not a time to increase inventory or invest in non-essential capital. It is however time to diversify our market, increase our customer base and find new markets. Customers are less likely to invest in non-essentials, conveniences and luxuries. It has been pointed out that information and communication technology makes things more convenient for people without disabilities and possible for people with disabilities."