Integrated Accessibility Standard

Within in the disability community, there is a large discussion around how many organizations are not in compliance with the AODA customer service standard and have not begun planning for compliance with the Integrated Accessibility Standard.  I thought I would review each of the questions to help you ensure you are in compliance.  I am discussing the requirements for the Integrated Accessibility Standard.  Please let me know how far in compliance you are.

Employment Standard

Recruitment, assessment or selection process

23. (1) During a recruitment process, an employer shall notify job applicants, when they are individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, that accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

What does it look like for you to check yes to this question??

All employers will be required to notify their employees and the public about the availability of accommodation for applicants with disabilities in their recruitment process.

Upon being chosen to participate in an assessment or selection process, employers must notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, employers must then consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

I believe that this is necessary for some but a benefit for all.  Can you think of ways this may help you access information about employment?

Is there anything else that could be done to ensure that a compliance with this 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 @ 416-579-1035 or sandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca or visit www.accessibilitycompliance.ca