The Second Episode of “Disability Rights and Wrongs – The David Lepodcast” Explores Why New Buildings Keep Being Built with Accessibility Barriers

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The Second Episode of “Disability Rights and Wrongs – The David Lepodcast” Explores Why New Buildings Keep Being Built with Accessibility Barriers

 

October 14, 2025

 

Have you ever wondered why new buildings keep being built that are replete with accessibility barriers that could have been prevented at little or no cost? Did you see the stunning example of this in the AODA Alliance’s widely viewed video entitled “Billion Dollar Accessibility Bungle: Accessibility Problems at the New Toronto Courthouse.” Watch the 4-minute trailer, 14-minute short version or the 49-minute long version.

 

This question is the subject of the second episode of “Disability Rights and Wrongs – the David Lepodcast.” It features a discussion with leading Canadian built environment accessibility expert Thea Kurdi.

 

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