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Technology
CCD works from a human rights perspective, which argues that technology needs to be accessible so that people with disabilities experience its benefits. CCD works for laws, policies and programs that remove barriers to technology.
CCD’s Access to Technology Committee participates in research projects on accessible technology, liaises with technology service providers, appears before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Recent Work
May 31, 2012
Crusading for 24/7 Access
The Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in the Jodhan case. The Federal Court of Appeal recognized that Ms. Jodhan “has been denied equal access to, and benefit from, government information and services provided online to the public … and this constitutes discrimination against her on the basis of her physical disability, namely, that she is blind.” The Court also stated that, “Treasury Board has a constitutional obligation to bring the government departments and agencies under its control into compliance with the Charter within a reasonable time period, such as 15 months;”. Read more.
November 17, 2011
Comments on the Broadcasting Accessibility Fund
CCD provides comments regarding Bell Canada’s Proposal for the Broadcasting Accessibility Fund dated May 6, 2011. Read more.
November 17, 2011
CCD Comments on Over-the-Top Services
CCD calls upon the CRTC to use its regulatory authority, in a manner consistent with human rights principles, to deliver to Canadians with disabilities 100% access to television programing regardless of where or how the content is delivered to consumers. Read more.
More on Technology
November 17, 2011
CCD Comments on BCE Purchase of CTV
September 21, 2010
Access to Technology
August 19, 2009
Review of the Internet Traffic Management Practice of Internet Service Providers
July 24, 2008
Council of Canadians with Disabilities Preliminary Submission to CRTC Re: Unresolved issues related to the accessibility of telecommunications and broadcasting services for persons with disabilities, Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-8 and T
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