Final Proposed Accessible Employment Standard
The Final Proposed Accessible Employment Standard has now been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law. It has been posted for your information.
The proposed standard is designed to help employers create equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Complying with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Services, Ontario Regulation 429/07: Reporting your compliance with the standard
Designated public sector organizations are required to comply with the Customer Service Standard by January 1, 2010 and can file their reports as of this date. These designated organizations will be required to file reports by the March 31, 2010 deadline.
These are the questions for the accessibility report on the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service.
Ontario launches review of accessibility legislation
On June 12, 2009, Ontario appointed Charles Beer to conduct a review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The review will help us make sure we are on the right track to building an accessible province by 2025.
As part of his review, Charles Beer conducted consultations and meetings, and also accepted written submissions from the public. He is now reviewing the input received and will draft a report that is expected to be submitted in early 2010.
You can contact Charles Beer by email at charles.beer@ontario.ca.
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