The Integrated Accessibility Standard

Requirement:

(2) The training on the requirements of the accessibility standards and on the Human Rights Code referred to in subsection (1) shall be appropriate to the duties of the employees, volunteers and other persons.

(3) Every person referred to in subsection (1) shall be trained as soon as practicable.

(4) Every obligated organization shall provide training in respect of any changes to the policies described in section 3 on an ongoing basis.

What does compliance look like?:

To mark yes to this questions means that training includes information about the Ontario Human Rights Code, in particular, how it relates to disability and accessibility.  This is in addition to the specific training requirements of the Employment, Information and Communication and Transportation Standards. 

 Some sample evidence includes a specific training strategy and plan that is written. The training plan is aligned with the Ontario Human Rights Code. This includes an orientation on any policies or topics from the Customer Service Standard as well the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Is there anything else that could be done to ensure that a company can check YES to requirement?

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