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Universal Design Newsletter
Universal Design Newsletter, published quarterly since 1993 by Universal Designers & Consultants, Inc, Takoma Park, MD USA, is pleased to announce that Shane Holten, President of SPH Planning and Consulting Limited (SPH Ltd.), will be contributing a column to Universal Design Newsletter that will include information on international best practices related to accessibility issues, codes, standards and guidelines.
The column may also include information on “happenings” in Ontario and Canada, such as innovative case studies of projects, initiatives of Accessibility Advisory Committees (AAC’s) and issues related to the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Universal Design Newsletter addresses a broad range of Universal Design issues that are important for designers, facility managers, municipalities, colleges and universities, public transportation providers, school boards, hospitals and the broader disability community. The first column will appear in the January 2006 issue of Universal Design Newsletter.
If you are interested in learning more information about Universal Design Newsletter go to www.universaldesign.com.
If you have suggestions or comments, e-mail them at UDandC@UniversalDesign.com.
Shane Holten can be contacted at sholten@sph-planning-consulting.ca or by phone at 416-304-0790