Chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, David Lepofsky, joins host Grant Hardy to talk about the history of the AODA Alliance, and let’s us know what’s going on at their 30th Anniversary celebrations on November 25th in Toronto. 

The AODA Alliance has invited members from all major political parties to attend their event in Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario. Members of the disability community can visit www.aodaalliance.org to sign up for a 3 minute time slot to present a speech on accessibility barriers they’ve faced, and their lived experience with disability. The event will be held on November 25th between 2 and 4 p.m. eastern, and people can attend the event virtually or in person at Queen’s Park. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• David’s role in the AODA Alliance (00:58)
• History of the AODA and the AODA Alliance (2:45)
• The AODA Alliance’s 30th Anniversary Celebration (16:13)
• David’s hope for the future of accessibility (23:35)

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