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Emergency preparedness: New AODA rules for persons with disabilities

November 29, 2011 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Employment

Under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), effective January 1, 2012, organizations in Ontario must provide and make available in an accessible format or with appropriate communication supports, information about emergency response plans or public safety to customers and employees with disabilities.

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