Accessible workplaces

Ontario’s Accessible Employment Standard requires you to make your employment practices accessible to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with disabilities. Learn how to meet the standard.

Businesses and non-profits with:
1-49 employees must complete 4 requirements by January 1, 2017
50+ employees must have completed 6 requirements by January 1, 2016

If you have 1-49 employees, you must complete 4 requirements of the Accessible Employment Standard in your workplace:

• hiring
• workplace information
• talent and performance management
• communicate accessibility policies

If you have 50 or more employees, you must complete 6 requirements of the Accessible Employment Standard in your workplace:

• hiring
• workplace information
• talent and performance management
• communicate accessibility policies
• accommodation plans
• return to work process

What are some policies in your organization that complies with 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 @ 416-579-1035 orsandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca