Making design more accessible in Ontario
RGD receives funding to educate the province's communication professionals
"Ontario has one of the largest design industries in
RGD Ontario hopes to build the capacity of Ontario's design workforce in order to produce accessible information and communication design in online, print, verbal and digital formats. RGD Ontario will produce a handbook outlining accessible practices, conduct webinars, host a one-day conference and develop a dedicated, interactive website.
One of the first initiatives will be an Accessibility Forum on
"Visual media increasingly dominates our world and RGD Ontario welcomes this project as a significant opportunity to advance and formalize best practices for the graphic design profession," says
As the voice of graphic design in Ontario, RGD Ontario will work with other design associations, organizations and institutions to gain the widest reach and broadest involvement for this project. RGD Ontario has a track record of establishing and promoting standards of practice, best practices, knowledge and skill in the industry. Its mission is to be the hub for the graphic design community in Ontario - through continuous learning, sharing, advocacy, research and mentorship.
This project is part of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, Ministry of Community and Social Services' EnAbling Change Program. Through the program, the Accessibility Directorate partners with organizations that play a leadership role in identifying, removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities. Partners are industry leaders who recognize that everyone benefits when people with disabilities can contribute fully to the social and economic life of the province.
RGD
Representing 2,800 professionals and students, RGD drives the development of professional graphic designers by shaping their competence in visual communication, strategic innovation and client and project management. RGD grants graphic designers who qualify, the right to use the designation Registered Graphic Designer (R.G.D.).
For further information: Christina Mastruzzo, Accessibility Project Coordinator, [email protected], 1-888-274-3668 x27
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