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By Suzanne Cohen Share | 3 Minutes Read May 23, 2012

AODA compliance: the good, the bad and the ugly

Today’s post is all about hearing from you! Questions arise as to how organizations are dealing with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliance requirements. I want to hear from you about the good, the bad and the ugly! Allow me to share your expertise or stories with the rest of the province. Of course, the idea is to help others meet compliance and use the lessons you've learned to encourage others. As for your bad ideas that turned ugly, organizations can really use that information to avoid similar pitfalls.

Article by Suzanne Cohen Share / Accessibility Standards, Human Rights / accessibility compliance, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility Standards PolicyPro, accessibility training, AODA, ASPP, MCSS, Ministry of Community and Social Services, ontario

By Andrew Lawson | 2 Minutes Read January 24, 2012

Accessibility compliance: is accommodation enough?

I am going to tell you a story that will test your knowledge of your current legal responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. For those readers who pass the test, congratulations, you are providing all your customers with the respect they deserve and have sufficient knowledge to insulate your organization from legal liability. For those of you who don’t pass, well, we’ll give you another chance and point you in the direction of some helpful resources to help you get on track!

Article by Andrew Lawson / Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Human Rights / accessibility compliance, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility Standards PolicyPro, accessible building, AODA, AODA seminar, ASPP, OHRC, Ontario Human Rights Code, wheelchair

By Adam Gorley | 2 Minutes Read October 27, 2011

Accessibility standards compliance seminar

First Reference and Stringer Brisbin Humphrey are presenting a half-day seminar on November 9, 2011, which will provide an overview of the AODA compliance framework focusing on practical guidance in the form of templates, checklists and resources tailored to assist you in understanding and meeting the specific requirements that are applicable to your organization, whether it be a public, private or non-profit enterprise.

Article by Adam Gorley / Accessibility Standards, Administration / Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment, Accessibility Standards PolicyPro, AODA, ASPP, Customer service standards, Integrated Accessibility Regulation

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