Charting a Path Forward:
Report of the Independent Review of the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Charles Beer, Independent Reviewer
February 2010
Table of Contents
Introduction
- Preamble
- Why Accessibility Matters
- The Structure of the Report
- Historical Background
- Ontario’s Current Legislative Framework
- Broader Legal Developments
- Where We Are Now
- Terms of Reference for the Independent Review
- Participatory Consultation Process
What the Review Heard
- Key Themes
- Leadership
- Implementation Challenges
- Integration with Other Legislation and Initiatives
- Standards Development Process
- ODA Repeal Strategy
- Role of Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees
- Additional Standards
- The American Experience
The Reviewer's Perspective
Findings and Recommendations
- Harmonize Standards
- Renewal
- Establish the Ontario Accessibility Standards Board
- A Repeal Strategy for the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
- Role of Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees
- Additional Standards
About the ministry
Making Ontario Accessible
