Integrated Accessibility Regulation

AODA: Accessible transportation compliance schedule

January 17, 2012 Suzanne Cohen Share Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Human Rights, Standard for Transportation

As you probably know, the Transportation Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will come into force over the next five years. The Government has released the accessible transportation compliance dates, and you can find them all below. Obligated transportation providers can keep this schedule as a quick reminder of present and future compliance deadlines.

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Accessibility standards compliance seminar

October 27, 2011 Adam Gorley Accessibility Standards, Conferences, Integrated Accessibility Regulation, Standard for Customer Service

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.

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AODA: Integrated Accessibility Regulation now law

June 7, 2011 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Integrated Accessibility Regulation

On Friday June 3, 2011, the Ontario government enacted the Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Regulation gave force of law to three new standards to address barriers facing persons with disabilities in the areas of transportation, employment and information and communications.

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Proposed integrated accessibility standards under the AODA

September 8, 2010 Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor Accessibility Standards, Human Resources, Integrated Accessibility Regulation

On September 2, 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services published the proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (IAR) under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) for public consultation by interested stakeholders. The IAR combines the information and communications, employment and transportation standards into a single, integrated regulation. The proposed compliance timelines are also listed.

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