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Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Current Initiatives UN Conference of States Parties Side Event, September 8, 2011 1 Information and Communications Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Presented by Bob Topping, Architect Founding member, GAATES President, DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS Inc.
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Accessible Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Current Initiatives
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Information and Communications Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Presented by
Bob Topping, ArchitectFounding member, GAATESPresident, DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS Inc.
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PresentationOverview
What is the Ontarians with Disabilities Act?
How does this Act regulate Accessible Information and Communication?
How is GAATES involved?
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AODA Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (2005)
Goal: To achieve full accessibility throughout province by 2025
How will the goal be achieved?
Through the development and implementation of accessibility standards
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Who does it apply to?
To every every person or organization in the public and private sectors, that provides goods, services or facilities to members of the public or other third parties, and that has at least one employee
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AODA Regulation
Accessible Customer Service RegulationEnacted in 2007 as law . . .
Integrated Accessibility RegulationEnacted in 2011 as law . . .Incorporates standards for:
- Transportation- Information and Communication- Employment
Accessible Built Environment StandardFinal proposed standard has been developed by a committee of experts. Government currently studying how best to enact the requirements into law . . .
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Accessible Information and Communication StandardsFive Classes of Organizations Government of Ontario and Legislative Assembly Large public sector
organizations (50+ employees) Small public sector organizations (<50 employees) Large organizations (50+) Small Organizations (<50)
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Accessible Information and Communication Standards
General Requirements
Establish accessibility of policies Develop/maintain accessibility plan Establish accessibility criteria for procurement
processes Undertake staff training Establish public feedback system
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Accessible Information and Communication StandardsITC-Specific Requirements
Provide accessible formats on request Provide communication supports on request Make public safety information available in
accessible formats on request Provide accessible websites and web content
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Accessible Information and Communication Standards
Timelines
2008
2012
2015
20182020
2025
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Accessible Information and Communication Standards
Penalties
Fines for failure to comply:
• up to $50,000/day for an individual
• up to $100,000/day for corporation
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How is GAATES involved?
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Where can I learn more?AODA
GAATES
AIC Guide for Small Business
DESIGNABLE ENVIRONMENTS
www.gaates.org
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/index.aspx
www.gaates.org/aic
www.designable.net
