Accessibility in Ontario
Learn how Ontario’s accessibility laws are identifying and removing barriers to access for people with disabilities. Find resources for people with disabilities, businesses and organizations.
About accessibility laws
Laws and standards
Learn about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and more.
Your rights and responsibilities
Learn about accessibility requirements, review accessibility standards and find resources.
Advancing Accessibility in Ontario
Learn about the framework focused on making Ontario more accessible.
Reviews, committees and councils
Read legislative reviews and learn about the groups that help make Ontario more accessible.
Information for people with disabilities
Programs and services
Learn about medical supports, tax credits, benefits and more.
Employment
Find programs, services and training for job seekers.
Request accommodations
Get tips for requesting an accommodation in your workplace.
Guide dogs and service animals
Learn about your rights and requirements for guide dogs or other service animals.
Information for businesses and organizations
Guides and resources
Find resources to help make your business or organization more accessible and inclusive.
Accommodating employees
Get tips for accommodating employees with disabilities in your workplace.
Hire people with disabilities
Learn how to access talent and reach new customers.
Get funding
Find out what grants you could receive to make Ontario a more inclusive place for all ages and abilities.
Complying with the AODA
Accessibility Standards Checklist
Use our interactive self-assessment tool to identify the AODA requirements that apply to your organization.
Report on accessibility compliance
Learn how to submit a report if you are a business, non-profit organization or a designated public sector organization.
Rules for businesses and non-profits
Learn about the rules businesses and non-profit organizations must follow to meet the standards under the AODA.
Rules for public sector organizations
Learn about the rules that broader public sector organizations must follow to meet the standards under the AODA.
Other resources
Accessible customer service
Learn about the steps required to meet the customer service standard.
Accessible workplaces
Learn how to make your employment practices accessible for staff and applicants.
Accessible websites
Learn how to make new and existing websites accessible.
Accessible public spaces
Make public spaces such as paths and waiting areas accessible.
Accessible kiosks
Understand accessible feature considerations for self-service kiosks.
Make information accessible
Understand the formats and tools available to make information accessible for everyone.
AccessForward
Take free training modules to learn about your rights and responsibilities.
Train staff on accessibility
Learn how to train staff on work-related accessibility.
Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)
Find out who must comply and how to meet these accessibility standards.
Municipal accessibility advisory committees
Learn how municipalities must work with their committees and how to serve on one.
Accessible transportation services
Learn about the rules the public sector must follow when providing public transportation.
Accessibility rules for procurement
Learn about the rules the public sector must follow when procuring goods, services or facilities.
Forms, checklists and sample templates
- Accessibility compliance reporting form (2023)
- Accessible educational, training resources and materials checklist
- Providing accessible emergency information to staff
- Accessibility policy sample template
- Accessible recruitment process
- Accessibility training checklist for staff
- Return to work process and plan sample
- Accommodation process and plan sample
- Multi-year accessibility plan sample
- Organization profile update form
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