What can YOU do to comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standard?

In the past few weeks I have been speaking about what companies can do.  I am now going to talk about what you can do. 

The possibilities are endless.  Basically, I believe that if you know better than you can do better. 

l  Customers

Build Awareness

Start a Conversation

l  Employees

Get Trained ~~~ All of the standards involve training to ensure a change in attitude for all Ontarians.  The one standard that will have a direct effect on the workforce is the Employment Standard.  This standard will change the workplace to make accommodations more flexible and change the structure of the workplace

A major aspect of the AODA is the publication of Accessibility Standards.  All of the standards involve training to ensure a change in attitude for all Ontarians.  The one standard that will have a direct effect on the workforce is the Employment Standard.  This standard will change the workplace to make accommodations more flexible and change the structure of the workplace

l  All Ontarians

One of the key messages is to listen to the people with disabilities.  Effective listening is key to providing help and support

 Personal and effective rehabilitation programs need to include the voice of people with disabilities.  Collaboration is important in the social model of disability.  The use of collaboration links services after diagnosis. F.P. used constant collaboration in getting and maintaining any service.

Take the time to share some of the things you have done to comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standard of the AODA.

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