Other Standards under Development
In addition to the Accessible Customer Service Standards that has already been issued, the Province has four other sets of accessibility standards under development. The standards are being developed by committees composed of people with disabilities as well as representatives of industries, sectors and ministries.
The process for accessibility standards development is:
Develop proposed accessibility standard
Release initial proposed standard for public review
Revise the proposed standard to incorporate public input
Submit a final proposed standard to the government for consideration as law
Status of Accessible Transportation Standard
The proposed Accessibility Standard for Transportation focuses on making transportation services accessible, including buses, trains, subways, streetcars and ferries.
On May 31, 2010, the Ontario government announced that it will integrate three standards into one streamlined regulation. The three standards are:
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Employment
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Information and Communications, and
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Transportation
The proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation was posted for public review from February 1 to
March 18, 2011.
The government is now considering the feedback provided to determine whether or not changes are required.
Status of Accessible Information & Communication Standard
The proposed Accessibility Standard for Information and Communications outlines how businesses and organizations will have to create, provide and receive information and communications in ways that are accessible for people with disabilities.
On May 31, 2010, the Ontario government announced that it will integrate three standards into one streamlined regulation. The three standards are:
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Employment
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Information and Communications, and
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Transportation
The proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation was posted for public review from February 1 to
March 18, 2011.
The government is now considering the feedback provided to determine whether or not changes are required.
Status of Accessible Built Environment Standard
The Final Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard provides recommendations to government on
how to remove barriers in buildings and outdoor spaces for people with disabilities.
The standard was developed by a committee composed of people representing:
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disability communities
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not-for-profit organizations
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broader public sector
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businesses, and
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building industry
The initial proposed standard was released for public review from July 14, 2009 to October 16, 2009.
The committee revised the initial draft standard to reflect the public's input. At their last meeting on
May 28, 2010, the committee voted on the standard clause by clause.
The final proposed standard has now been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services who
is considering what will become law and when.
Status of Accessible Employment Standard
The goal of the proposed Accessibility Standard for Employment is to help employers create equal
employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
On May 31, 2010, the Ontario government announced that it will integrate three standards into one streamlined regulation. The three standards are:
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Employment
-
Information and Communications, and
-
Transportation
The proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation was posted for public review from February 1 to
March 18, 2011.
The government is now considering the feedback provided to determine whether or not changes are required.
