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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2015-01-07, Page 15li Wednesday, January 7, 2015 • News Record 15 Province moves to make buildings BUSINESS DIRECTORY more accessible for the disabled Antonella Artuso QM! Agency/For the News Record Changes coming to the pro- vincial building code will result in the construction of more accessible buildings for people with disabilities in the 2015. The Ontario Building Code will require that new or substan- tially renovated structures include features such as visual fire alarms starting Jan. 1. Mark Cripps, a spokesperson for Municipal Affairs and Hous- ing Minister Ted McMeekin, said the amendments to the Ontario Building Code follow from the 2005 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), which set a target date of 2025 for an accessible province. "Greater accessibility benefits all Ontarians, strengthening our communities and the economy," Cripps said in a statement. "Increased accessibility in employment, retail and tourism spaces can help create significant economic benefits for Ontario." David Lepofsky, chair of the AODA Alliance, warned that the pace of change is so slow the government is unlikely to meet its 2025 target. The new code amendments still do not require that a build- ing be fully accessible, and do not apply at all to buildings where no major renovations are underway, he said. "The government has a long history of having the building code's accessibility provisions lag far behind the needs of peo- ple with disabilities," Lepofsky said. Lepofsky added the govern- ment also has to do a far better job in educating builders about how to comply with the new standards. The amended building code includes a number of measures to improve access such as power door operators at entrances to more buildings and at barrier -free washrooms and common rooms in multi -unit residential buildings. The code will also demand more accessible and adaptable seating spaces in public assem- bly buildings like theatres, lec- ture halls and churches. New public pools and spas will need to be barrier -free. Most of the new accessibility Ontario Building Code changes do not apply to single family houses except for a requirement to add a visual component to smoke alarms for the assistance of the hearing impaired. The revamped Ontario Build- ing Code also helps communi- ties prepare for an aging popula- tion, Cripps said. "With each edition of the building code, accessibility requirements for new build- ings and renovations have been expanded and enhanced to reflect advancements in barrier -free design standards," he added. HealthKick looking for summer students Students interested in sum- mer jobs in the healthcare sector are encouraged to review the job opportunities posted on our website. The deadline for appli- cations is February 2nd, 2015. These placements offer students from Huron County the chance to work in a position that offers exposure to the healthcare envi- ronment as well as skill develop- ment opportunities. HealthKick offers support to local health organizations to encourage mentoring and learning posi- tions in the healthcare system. "This program seeks to sup- port linkages of our future healthcare workers and profes- sionals to local employers in this sector. It provides students with the chance to learn and grow." says Laura Overholt, Project Manager for HealthKick. In 2014, Alyssa Taylor worked at the Clinton Family Health Team. "I am very satisfied with my experience. I have very much enjoyed my work placement. I was able to learn many new things and was provided with lots of opportunities," said Taylor. Another participant, Austin Sjaarda, says of his time with the Bluewater Area Family Health Team, "The experience has been a great fit for my healthcare goals and I have learned a lot from working at the clinic. I have always been very interested in pursuing a healthcare career & this job has really solidified my aspirations to work in the medi- cine field." HealthKick has offered this program since 2005 and it has provided experience -building opportunities to local post -sec- ondary students interested in healthcare careers. When these students graduate they have an increased interest in living and working in our local communities," said Overholt. "It is a wonderful opportunity to share the healthcare organiza- tion's passion and role in health- care and engage these future healthcare professionals in the benefits of rural practice." The program for 2015 has been made possible through funding for HealthKick through the County of Huron. 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