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 final proposed standard has been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law.
Status of Accessible Information & Communication Standard
The final proposed standard has been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law.
Status of Accessible Built Environment Standard
From July 14, 2009 to October 16, 2009, the Ontario government released the initial proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard for a public review period.
The Standard Development Committee is currently reviewing and revising the proposed standard based on the input received during the public review period.
Status of Accessible Employment Standard
The final proposed standard has been submitted to the Minister of Community and Social Services for consideration as law.
