What you need to know about the new AODA requirements

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?

The goal of the AODA is to make Ontario accessible to persons with disabilities by the year 2025. Significant responsibility for achieving this goal has been placed on organizations operating in Ontario’s private sector. This session reviews what we have learned through the process of complying with the first set of accessibility standards – the Customer Service Standards – and helps CME members prepare for what’s coming next.

Overview of the AODA
• The purpose and structure of the AODA
• Application to multi-jurisdictional organizations
• Consequences of non-compliance

Experience Under the Customer Service Standards
• Compliance and reporting requirements
• Enforcement initiatives
• Frequently asked questions – answered!

What to Expect Under the Integrated Accessibility Standards
• What CME members need to do to comply by December 31, 2014 and January 1, 2015
• Future compliance deadlines
• Cost effective ways to comply