Transcript Accessible Built Environment Standards Project Update

Information and
Communications
Regulation
under the
Accessibility for
Ontarians with
Disabilities Act
(AODA)
Presented by
Bob Topping, Architect
Founding member, GAATES
President, DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS Inc.
Accessible Information and
Communication Technologies
(ICTs) and Current Initiatives
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States Parties
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September 8, 2011
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Presentation
Overview
What is the Ontarians with Disabilities Act?
How does this Act regulate Accessible
Information and Communication?
How is GAATES involved?
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AODA
Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (2005)
Goal:
To achieve full accessibility
throughout province by 2025
How will the goal be achieved?
Through the development and
implementation of accessibility
standards
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Who does it apply to?
To every every person or
organization in the
public and private
sectors, that provides
goods, services or
facilities to members of
the public or other third
parties, and that has at
least one employee
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AODA Regulation
Accessible Customer Service Regulation
Enacted in 2007 as law . . .
Integrated Accessibility Regulation
Enacted in 2011 as law . . .
Incorporates standards for:
- Transportation
- Information and Communication
- Employment
Accessible Built Environment Standard
Final proposed standard has been developed by a
committee of experts. Government currently studying how
best to enact the requirements into law . . .
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Five Classes of Organizations
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Government of Ontario and
Legislative Assembly
Large public sector
organizations (50+ employees)
Small public sector
organizations (<50 employees)
Large organizations (50+)
Small Organizations (<50)
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General Requirements
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Establish accessibility of policies
Develop/maintain accessibility plan
Establish accessibility criteria for
procurement processes
Undertake staff training
Establish public feedback system
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ITC-Specific Requirements
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Provide accessible formats on
request
Provide communication supports
on request
Make public safety information
available in accessible formats on
request
Provide accessible websites and
web content
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Timelines
2018
2020
2012
2015
2008
2025
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Penalties
Fines for failure to
comply:
• up to $50,000/day for
an individual
• up to $100,000/day for
corporation
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How is GAATES involved?
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Where can I learn more?
AODA
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/
programs/accessibility/index.aspx
GAATES
www.gaates.org
AIC Guide for Small Business
www.gaates.org/aic
DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS
www.designable.net
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