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Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Minister of Community and Social Services
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Community Services Developmental Services Family Responsibility Office Social Assistance
UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS OF ACCESSIBILITY

The following symbols can be used to promote and publicize accessibility of places, programs and other activities for people with various disabilities.

International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). This is probably the most recognizable symbol of accessibility. The wheelchair symbol should only be used to indicate access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. For example, the symbol is used to indicate an accessible entrance, bathroom or that a phone is lowered for wheelchair users.

 

Braille SymbolBraille Symbol. This symbol indicates that printed matter is available in Braille, including exhibition labeling, publications and signage.

 

 

Accessible PrintAccessible Print. The symbol for large print is 'Large Print' printed in 16-20 point font size. In addition to indicating that large print versions of books, pamphlets, museum guides and theatre programs are available, you may use the symbol on conference or membership forms to indicate that print materials may be provided in large print.

 

Assistive Listening SystemsAssistive Listening Systems. This symbol is used to indicate that assistive listening systems are available for the event. The systems may include infrared, loop and FM systems.

 

Sign Language InterpretationSign Language Interpretation. This symbol indicates that Sign Language Interpretation is provided for a lecture, meeting, performance, conference or other program.

 

Closed CaptioningClosed Captioning (CC). This symbol indicates that a television program or videotape is closed captioned for deaf or hard of hearing people (and others).



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