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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Ontario launches review of accessibility legislation

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 became law on June 13, 2005. Under the act, the Lieutenant Governor must appoint someone to conduct an independent review of the legislation and regulations within four years of it coming into force.

Ontario has 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.

Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in the review. Please check back for more information.

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ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS: WHAT THEY MEAN FOR YOU

Making Ontario accessible for people with disabilities

Ontario has an important law. It’s called the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. It’s the first of its kind in Canada.

People with disabilities should have the same kind of opportunities as everyone else. They should be able to do the things that most of us take for granted — going to work or school, shopping, taking in a movie or eating out.

That’s the goal of Ontario’s legislation. Businesses and organizations who provide goods and services to people in Ontario will have to meet certain accessibility standards in five important areas of our lives:

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June 24, 2009
Ontario Making Schools More Accessible
Ontario is improving services for people with disabilities in publicly funded schools. [More]

June 12, 2009
Ontario Launches Review of Accessibility Legislation
Ontario has appointed Charles Beer to conduct an independent review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act on its fourth anniversary. [More]

February 18, 2009
Ontario Improving Accessibility For People With Disabilities
Ontario is taking another step towards improving accessibility for people with disabilities with the release of the proposed employment accessibility standard for public review. The accessibility standard was developed by a committee of people from the disability and business communities. [More]