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Ontario’s New Accessibility Requirements • The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”) seeks to improve
accessibility for people with disabilities. • The first regulation passed under the AODA was the Customer Service Regulation
429/07. – Public sector organizations with >20 employees had to comply by Jan 1, 2010– Private sector organizations with >20 employees must comply by Jan 1, 2012– Requires employee training, accessibility policies and reporting
• A second AODA regulation - the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/11, was enacted on July 1, 2011. – This regulation includes a wide range of standards for employment, information,
websites & communication and transportation. – Compliance deadlines spread out between Jan 1 2012 and Jan 1 2021
• In Ontario over 60,000 organizations will need to comply with these new laws, starting in January, 2012…any many will need advice and help
• In anticipation of demand for services Consulting/ERS have developed an integrated set of advisory services and solutions to help organizations comply with this new legislation.
Integrated MNP Solution
Adult Training
Regulatory Compliance
Web & IT Accessibility
Accessible Facilities
Accessibility Strategy
Policy, Reengineering &
Change
Leverage strength of multiple service linesIntegrated and comprehensive solution
• Single point of accountability• Coordination, alignment and cost
effective, minimizing duplication
MNP’s Suite of Accessibility Services
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MNP’s AODA Compliance Tool
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Used to test organization’s regulatory complianceIdentifies gaps and builds a plan to rectify deficienciesCurrent AND future gaps are identified:
Helps build a multi-year plan to improve accessibilityHelps plan for future requirements as they come dueEnsures compliance with AODA at all times
Legislative Requirements• AODA legislation• In-force regulations • Proposed regulations• Timelines• Human rights code
2. Identify Gaps1. Build Understanding 3. Develop Plan 4. Implement Plan
Accessibility Awareness• Types of disabilities• Accessibility barriers• Accessibility issues within OPB
Implications for OPB Risk Assessment
Compliance Assessments• Customer Service• Information &
Communication• Employment• Transportation• Built Environment
Compliance Strategy• Minimal compliance• Enhanced compliance
Accommodation Strategy • Anticipatory • Response-driven• Blended approach
Road Map (timing/milestones)
Resource Implications• Operational $• Capital $
Gap Analysis• Current• Anticipated
Training• Design & Deliver• Record keeping
Communications• Web• Intra-web• IT Systems• Call centre
Facilities (buildings & grounds)
Policies & Procedures• Internal• External
A Four Step End-to-End Solution
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We use a rigorous Work Plan to help organizations comply with the AODA’s new rules for improved accessibility
For more information contact Jason [email protected]
416-263-6924
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