The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) established the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO). The Directorate was continued under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and was given additional functions. On September 1, 2005, responsibility for the Directorate was transferred from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
The Directorate carries out responsibilities that are specific to both the ODA and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
The Directorate functions include:
- advising the Minister of Community and Social Services on the establishment and composition of the standards development committees and how the proposed standards will be developed, made into law, and enforced.
- consulting with people and organizations who have to comply with the law on how to do their accessibility reports and how to follow the standards.
- assisting and supporting the work of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Council and the standards development committees.
- educating people on accessibility issues and the provisions of the act.
- providing information, tools and resources to help organizations meet their obligations under the acts.
- providing specialized knowledge, research and support in the implementation of the act.
- supporting public and private organizations through partnerships.
- providing public education and information and developing educational resources.
- consulting with organizations who are required to prepare accessibility plans and policies.
For more information:
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
777 Bay Street, 6th Floor, Suite 601
Toronto, ON M7A 2J4
E-mail: accessibility@css.gov.on.ca
or
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA)
Contact Centre : (SERVICEONTARIO)
Toll-free: 1-866-515-2025
TTY: 416-325-3408 / Toll-free 1-800-268-7095
Fax: 416-325-3407