ONTARIO REGULATION 191/11INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Consolidation Period:  From July 1, 2016 to the e-Laws currency date. Last amendment: 165/16. Legislative History: 413/12, 165/16. This is the English version of a bilingual regulation. CONTENTS PART I GENERAL 1. Purpose and application 2. Definitions 3. Establishment of accessibility policies 4. Accessibility plans 5. Procuring or acquiring goods, [...]

Province Selects The Honourable David C. Onley to Review Ontario’s Accessibility Laws – Ontario Continues to Make Progress toward Becoming a Barrier-free Province Ontario has appointed the Honourable David C. Onley to conduct the third review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The reviewer will consult with the public and will analyze accessibility [...]

Making Outdoor Events AccessibleJune 4, 2018 Greg Thomson Planning outdoor events can pose some unique challenges when considering accessibility. However, making outdoor events accessible can be easily accomplished. To help with making your outdoor events accessible, this article will explore some relatively simple accessibility solutions to make your event enjoyable for all. Making Outdoor Events Accessible: [...]

PLEASE NOTE that this document does not constitute legal advice and is meant only as a Universal washroom guide. ONE OF THE CURRENT PRIORITIES OF THE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (THE “AODA”), IS TO BUILD AN ACCESSIBLE ONTARIO BY 2025. SOME OF THE AMENDMENTS ARE ABOUT UNIVERSAL WASHROOM SPECIFICALLY. THE NEW ACCESSIBILITY AMENDMENTS [...]

TO AVOID $50,000 fine from the Ontario Government. Many business owners are unaware of the law that requires the filing of a compliance report. What is the #Accessibility for #Ontarians with #Disabilities Act, 2005 (#AODA)? To understand their obligations under the customer service standard. Checkout our Automatic Doors Service Locations

Editorial OADSA - Ontario Accessibility & Disability Stewardship Association 27, 10 (2016) Published online: 27 October 2016 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Foreword A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is not legal advice. It is not a legal document. Its purpose is to provide information only about what is in the Act and [...]

The purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is to ensure that all Ontarians have fair and equitable access to programs and services and to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Act will eventually cover all of these areas: Customer Service Standards. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) [...]