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proposed integrated accessibility regulation

By Suzanne Cohen Share | 4 Minutes Read April 27, 2011

AODA and the relationship with the Ontario Human Rights Code

While learning about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), organizations should be aware of the legal limitations of the Act in relation to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Many people are unaware that the Code takes precedent.

Article by Suzanne Cohen Share / Accessibility Standards, Human Rights / accessibility, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, AODA, discriminating against persons with disabilities, discrimination, human rights code, legal limitations, ontario, Ontario human rights commission, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, persons with disabilities, proposed integrated accessibility regulation

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read April 11, 2011

Slaw: AODA era part V: The transportation standard

Many interested stakeholders who participated in the AODA Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation consultation process from February 1, 2011 to March 18, 2011 are very concerned about the timelines and a number of the requirements related to the implementation of the AODA transportation standard. The cost implications for the transportation standard are believed to be significant. Provisional estimates, for certain smaller transit systems, would see the annual ongoing operating costs equate to upwards of 50 percent of the current operating costs.

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards / accessibility, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accessible transportation, AODA, Municipalities, proposed integrated accessibility regulation, Public school transportation services, Public transportation, Taxis, transportation services, Transportation Standard, TTC

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | < 1 Minutes Read April 6, 2011

Slaw: AODA era part IV: Employment standard

The employment standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is found under part III in the Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (PIAR), which is slated to become law around July 2011 (not confirmed). This standard requires an organization that is an employer to engage in the proactive identification, removal and prevention of barriers hindering the full participation in employment of persons with disabilities. It also requires...

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Accessibility Standards, Employee Relations, Human Rights / accessibility, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation, AODA, communication supports, Disability, disability awareness training, Employment accessibility standard, employment of persons with disabilities, employment standard, individual accommodation plans, information in accessible formats, policies and procedures, proposed integrated accessibility regulation, removal and prevention of barriers, Support of persons with disabilities

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