People with disabilities live and work in all parts of Ontario.
Profile of Disability in Ontario
About one in seven (1.85 million) Ontarians has a disability
As population ages, the number will increase
Accessibility is good for your business in two ways.
* The case for employment
o Untapped labour market potential
* The case for accessible businesses
People with disabilities like to eat out, travel, work and participate in everyday activities
Why accessibility is good for your business? Did you know?
About 1.85 million people in Ontario (that’s 15.5% of the population) have a disability.
47.2% of people over the age of 65 have disabilities.
(These numbers come from the Ministry of Community and Social Service Website: www.accesson.ca).
What have you done to increase accessibility in your business?
What can you do to increase accessibility in your business?
If you are interested in learning more about Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) or how to make accessibility a natural part of your business through the application of Corporate Social Responsibility, please contact Sandra Broekhof @ 416-503-1035 or sandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca or visit www.accessibilitycompliance.ca
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