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DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD: WHERE WE ARE NOW

Final proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard

The final proposed standard has now been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law. 
 

Development of the standard

  • A standards development committee, made up of representatives from the disability and business communities, developed the proposed standard.
  • It was released for public review from November 17, 2008 to February 6, 2009.
  • The committee used the feedback received during the review period to shape the final proposed standard.

Learn more about the Accessible Information and Communications Standards Development Committee
 
Learn more about the development of other accessibility standards