1. Ontario’s Accessibility Standard for Employment
Ann Hoy, Assistant Deputy Minister
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario

2. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Accessibility reporting Staff training on accessibility Clear goal and time frame
An Accessible Ontario by 2025

3. 5 Accessibility Standards Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
How can I help you?
Customer Service is about influencing attitudes and behaviours.
Employment is about making accessibility a regular part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.
Information and communications is about helping people with disabilities access information and communications that many of us rely on every day.
Transportation is about making it easier for everyone to travel in Ontario.
Design of Public Spaces is about making public spaces more accessible.

4. Accessibility Standard for Employment Areas covered
Human resources processes:
recruitment and hiring
return to work
performance management
career development
job changes
Accessible formats and communication supports
Workplace emergency response information
Individual accommodation plans

5. Ontario Human Rights Code
Connecting Accessibility – The AODA, The Ontario Human Rights Code and The Ontario Building Code
Accessibility
AODA
Ontario Human Rights Code
Ontario Building Code

6. Accessibility Standard for Employment Resources to help employers
Conference Board of Canada
Employers’ Toolkit
LinkedIn group
and search for “Accessible Employment Practices”
Human Resources Professionals Association
Harold Jeepers video series
Epilepsy Toronto
epilepsyatwork.com/
Guide for Providing Emergency Response Information for Employees with Disabilities
Ontario.ca/accessibility
Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Code and the AODA: Working Together training video
Working Together
Handbook for Accessible Employment: Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

7. The Employment Standard in Action
From one company’s website: “We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees - their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.”

8. ADO Contact Info
ontario.ca/accessibility
AccessOntario
@ONAccessibility
Facebook.com/AccessON