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About Us

Our Team is passionate in assisting businesses in both the public and private sector in identifying and removing barriers to accessibility as well as preventing the development of new barriers.

Mrs. Sandy Johnston, President
Photo of Sandy In 1997, Sandy contracted a virus that attacked her central nervous system which resulted in mobility, vision and hearing loss. Having a disability taught Sandy how inaccessible society truly is and Sandy became focused and immersed in accessibility, advocacy and disability issues. Sandy has completed accessibility auditor training and sensitivity awareness train-the-trainer courses and has developed training programs in these areas. Sandy also went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Laurentian University.

Mr. Tom Johnston, Vice-President
Tom has been in the building industry for over twenty-five years. Tom's superior knowledge of the Ontario Building Code requirements and his ability to interpret blue prints is second to none. Tom has been involved with numerous organizations, both in a professional capacity as well as a volunteer capacity, assisting with the identification and removal of barriers to people with disabilities.

Mr. Jason Shanahan, Accessibility Consultant
Jason has developed a very knowledgeable and dedicated interest in disability and accessibility issues. Jason has taken accessibility auditor training and has become well versed in the Ontario Building Code and the Canadian Standards Association requirements pertaining to barrier-free design as well as keeping up-to-date on the evolving Draft Built Environment Standard.

Some of the EAC Team experience includes involvement with:

City of Barrie Accessibility Advisory Committee - member
Chairperson of the Simcoe County Accessibility Advisory Committee
Vice-Chair of the Simcoe County District School Board Accessibility Advisory Committee
Public Education Trainer with the Simcoe County Association for the Physically Disabled
Member of the Accessibility Consultant's Association of Ontario

Through these volunteer experiences over the years, Sandy has developed and conducted Sensitivity Awareness/AODA Customer Service Training Workshops, as well as developed Accessibility Audit / Assessment templates and has conducted numerous accessibility assessments for several organizations.

In 2005, Sandy had the privilege of making a presentation to the Standing Committee at Queen's Park regarding the development of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Sandy has vast knowledge of the AODA, as well as the standards derived from the AODA. This knowledge led to her role as Accessibility Coordinator for Georgian College for two years.

Accessibility Consultants

Our consultants have developed keen interests and awareness in disability and accessibility issues. Over the years, our consultants have become well versed in the Ontario Building Code and the Canadian Standards Association requirements pertaining to barrier-free design. All our consultants look forward to assisting any business who wishes to meet accessibility standards.