What we do

We manage the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 by developing and enforcing accessibility standards.

We help 360,000 private and non-profit sector organizations and 1,000 public sector organizations across Ontario understand and meet their obligations under the act.

We provide:

• public education and guidance
• compliance assistance
• tools and resources, and
• inspections and enforcement.

Our service standards

We are committed to the government’s goal of making Ontario accessible by 2025 by:

• developing accessibility standards
• driving social change through policy, education, outreach and compliance
• supporting an engaged and effective workplace
• forging strategic partnerships, and
• demonstrating results.

Measuring our results

We will:

• achieve the government’s policy, legislative and communication priorities on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
• develop draft regulations for government approval
• identify and engage key champions in the public and private sectors and establish new partnerships
• take part at events, conferences and speaking engagements
• achieve successful private sector compliance rates with accessibility standards as they come into force, and
• identify opportunities to accomplish more with current government investments.