The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the AODA) creates significant obligations for public and private sector organizations in Ontario with respect to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Join Sunil Kapur and Kate McNeill-Keller, authors of A Legal Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (forthcoming 2012), for a webinar discussing practical tips to assist employers in preparing for the new AODA Customer Service Standard that came into force January 1, 2012, as well as other recently passed employment standards.
This webinar is designed to be relevant, practical and informative for lawyers and human resources professionals. It will examine:
- The purpose and scope of the AODA
- The five Accessibility Standards:
- Built Environment
- Employment
- Transportation
- Information and Communication
- Customer Service
- Steps employers and organizations need to take in order to comply with the Customer Service Standard
- Overview of the Integrated Accessibility Standard
- The Information and Communications Standard
- The Employment Standard
- The Transportation Standard
- Compliance
- The Accessible Built Environment Standard
- Administrative Scheme
- Next Steps for Organizations in Ontario
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