Accessibility Consultants and Trainers
We are dedicated to improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.
We specialize in preparing businesses of all sizes to comply with
accessibility laws created under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA).
Services
We are dedicated to improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.
We specialize in preparing businesses of all sizes to comply with
accessibility laws created under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA).
Services
- Develop the required Policies, Procedures and Practices
- Policy Review
- Accessibility Planning
- Accessible Event Planning
- Accessibility Standards Compliance Advice and Research
- Built Environment Accessibility Audits
- Training on:
- Fulfilling the Training Requirements of Accessible Customer
Service - Implementing the Accessibility Standards for Customer
Service: Preparing for Compliance - Accessibility Standards under the AODA (on the topics of
Information and Communication, Employment, Customer
Service, Transportation and the Built Environment)
When do you need to comply?
Customer Service - Compliance deadlines Jan. 1, 2010 - Public sector
Jan. 1, 2012 - Private sector
Information and Communication
The following component of the Information and Communication Standard
requires compliance by Jan. 1, 2012.
Emergency Plans, Procedures and public safety information in accessible
formats upon request
Employment
The following components of the Employment Standard requires compliance
by Jan. 1, 2012.
Individual workplace emergency response information in accessible formats
upon request for employees with disabilities.
Transportation
The following component requires compliance by July 1, 2011.
School boards to provide accessible transportation services to students with
disabilities.
Accessibility Standards under the AODA
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires the
implementation of additional enforceable accessibility standards in the areas
of:
Integrated Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards for Information and Communication, Employment,;
and Transportation have been enacted under one integrated standard. Each
area has its own unique requirements and deadlines for compliance.
Built Environment Standards
Standards for the Built Environment are expected to become law in the near
future.
Customer Service - Compliance deadlines Jan. 1, 2010 - Public sector
Jan. 1, 2012 - Private sector
Information and Communication
The following component of the Information and Communication Standard
requires compliance by Jan. 1, 2012.
Emergency Plans, Procedures and public safety information in accessible
formats upon request
Employment
The following components of the Employment Standard requires compliance
by Jan. 1, 2012.
Individual workplace emergency response information in accessible formats
upon request for employees with disabilities.
Transportation
The following component requires compliance by July 1, 2011.
School boards to provide accessible transportation services to students with
disabilities.
Accessibility Standards under the AODA
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requires the
implementation of additional enforceable accessibility standards in the areas
of:
- Information and Communication
- Employment
- the Built Environment; and
- Transportation
Integrated Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards for Information and Communication, Employment,;
and Transportation have been enacted under one integrated standard. Each
area has its own unique requirements and deadlines for compliance.
Built Environment Standards
Standards for the Built Environment are expected to become law in the near
future.
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Accessibility Standards for Customer Service have
become law. Is your business ready?
Your employees, volunteers and contracted staff must be
trained if they fulfill the applicable duties. The required
policies, procedures and practices must be developed.
become law. Is your business ready?
Your employees, volunteers and contracted staff must be
trained if they fulfill the applicable duties. The required
policies, procedures and practices must be developed.
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Penalties for Offenses under the AODA
- Fines of up to $50,000 per day or part day for Directors and
Officers - Fines of up to $100,000 per day or part day for the Corporation
Why us?
Jennifer Miller has extensive experience working with the Accessibility
Directorate of Ontario helping organizations to prepare for the accessibility
standards under the AODA and has a thorough understanding of the
legislation. She has also worked with human rights lawyers in the areas of
policy and procedure development and accommodation.
Jennifer Miller has extensive experience working with the Accessibility
Directorate of Ontario helping organizations to prepare for the accessibility
standards under the AODA and has a thorough understanding of the
legislation. She has also worked with human rights lawyers in the areas of
policy and procedure development and accommodation.
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For additional information contact:
Jennifer Miller
Email: jmiller@aodaconsultants.com or jmiller@accessstandards.com
Phone: 905 - 332 - 3682
Cell: 905 - 483 - 8322
City: Burlington, Ontario
Jennifer Miller
Email: jmiller@aodaconsultants.com or jmiller@accessstandards.com
Phone: 905 - 332 - 3682
Cell: 905 - 483 - 8322
City: Burlington, Ontario
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