Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) became law on June 13, 2005. Under this landmark legislation, the government of Ontario will develop mandatory accessibility standards that will identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities in key areas of daily living. The standards will apply to private and public sector organizations across Ontario.
Standards will be developed to achieve real results in stages. They will set milestones that must be reached every five years or less, so that Ontario is accessible to people with disabilities by 2025
The Standards are: To view this legislation
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,2005
ILS offers training on all aspects of the
AODA Accessible Customer Service standards.
Please contact us for details on our training programs.
Call 705-737-3263 Ext.226 Email: access@ilssimcoe.ca
Ontarians with Disability Act
An Act to improve the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities and to make related amendments to other Acts. The Act received Royal Assent on 14 December 2001 and came into force on February 7, 2002. Even though a new piece of legislation was enacted to address accessibility issues in 2005, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 in remains in force.
To view the entire act:
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001