Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

December 10, 2012 //

The AODA & Board Member Responsibilities

REGISTER: SOLD OUT  – Next series will be in September 2013


Who: Board Members of Nonprofits and Businesses

Why: Board members are legally responsible to ensure that their organizations meet the requirements of the AODA, within the timeframes set by the law. Non-compliance can result in fines for both the organization and board members.

When: Five Mondays from 12:00-12:30 am (30 minute sessions)
Starting Monday, April 29th and ending Monday, June 3rd, 2013 (not session on holiday May 20th)

Cost: First session on April 29th is FREE. $90 for the rest of the series.

“That was a great session, Constance! So well-organized, useful, concise, and interactive in the right ways. Thank you for the service & knowledge you are providing.”   

~ Helen, Consultant and Board Member

“I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your presentations on the webinars – you make the info. very clear informative and you really know your subject – I am really enjoying them.”  

~ Marilynn Havelka, Chief Administrative Officer,

Ruthven Park National Historic Site

Accessibility Compliance 101:

Webinar Series for EDs & CEOs

REGISTER:  SOLD OUT  – Next series will be in September 2013

Who: Executive Directors, CEOs, & Senior Managers, including HR Manager, Communications Staff, and Volunteer Coordinators

Why: Executive Directors are responsible to ensure that their organizations meet the requirements of the AODA, within the timeframes set by the law.

When: Five Mondays from 3:00-3:45 pm (45 minute sessions)
Starting Monday, April 29th and ending Monday, June 3rd, 2013 (not session on holiday May 20th)

Cost: First session on April 29th is FREE. $160 for the 5-part series  (Early bird discount: $150)

“Constance – well done – I participated on my days off and organized things around them -  so you know they were worthwhile!”

Making Websites Talk -

An easy solution to website accessibility

REGISTER: SOLD OUT  – Next webinar will be in September 2013

What: A FREE, 30-minute webinar demonstration of BrowseAloud, a powerful, multilingual screen reading tool featured on 7,000 websites worldwide including those of the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, Halifax Public Libraries, and the Cities of Toronto, Ottawa and Cambridge.  It is particularly useful for those with print disabilities such as dyslexia or mild visual impairments, and those with English or French as a second language.

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Online training for Customer Service Standard

May 1, 2012 //

A quick and cost effective training method

Training staff and volunteers on the AODA can be time consuming and requires a certain level of knowledge and skill. Consider Accessibility Ontario’s online training course if you haven’t trained all your staff and volunteers, or as new people join your organization.

Our Customer Service e-learning was designed with input from organizations like yours who are busy and strapped for money. Here are some of the key features:

Easy: Requires only that you send in the names and email addresses of people who will take the course
Efficient: Participants will be able to take the course in less than 24 hours after you send us their names
Quick: The course takes 20-minutes and covers all the content required by the AODA
Thorough: There is a short quiz to ensure understanding of the content
Value Add: Participants will get a certificate of completion
Proof: Organization administrators receive a report of who has successfully completed the course and this can be kept as a record of the training
Economical: Costs for the course have been kept as low as possible. Consider buying “seats” for current and future training needs to get a better price.

Interested to see what the course is like? Watch a short demo of our elearning course or purchase access to the course.

For more information about this elearning or to inquire about purchasing options, email us at: training@accessontario.com

Testimonials:

“Excellent course – very useful and focused.”

“Important information that everyone should know and implement.”

“I enjoyed the statistical information and learning the various types of disabilities.”

“Informative and interesting.”

“Great refresher information.”

“Very easy to follow and take notes.”

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How We Can Help

February 29, 2012 //

The AODA affects all businesses, nonprofits and all levels of government in Ontario. With the goal of breakdown barriers for people with disabilities, the AODA mandates that all organizations meet various standards relating to customer service, employment, information and communications, the built environment, and transportation.

Accessibility Ontario offers a comprehensive range of services to support organizations to meet their AODA compliance requirements.

  • Accessibility Consulting and Coaching Services
  • Training: Customer Service, Employment, Information and Communications Standards (workshops, webinars, Train-the-Trainer and elearning)
  • Accessibility Policy, Planning and Development
  • Web Accessibility Audits and Solutions
  • Specialized Topic Seminars:
    • Accessible Document – Creating Accessible documents in Word, Excel, Publisher and PDFs
    • Planning an Accessible Conference/Meeting
    • Captioning Your Videos
    • Options for Alternative Formats
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You are welcome!

November 14, 2011 //

Accessibility Ontario is delighted to offer businesses and organizations our “Service Animals Welcome” sticker. One of the requirements of the Accessible Customer Service Standard is that you allow service animals onto your property. Let your customers and clients  with disabilities know that they are welcome by putting one of these signs in a visible location such as your front window or door.

The removable sticker is 4″ x 3.5″ in size and is laminated for long lasting and outdoor use.   Contact us to get yours!

“Thank you very much, Constance. You could not have made it any easier (to order stickers).”   

Derek Kirchin, CAA North Eastern Ontario

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About the AODA

March 10, 2011 //


The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, also known as the AODA, became law on June 13, 2005.  The purpose of the AODA is to develop, implement and enforce mandatory accessibility standards in key areas of daily living. Standards have been developed in Customer Service; Information and Communications; Employment; Transportation. In addition to these standards which have now been legislated, there remains one more standard to be enacted: Built Environment. The accessibility standards will apply to private and public sector organizations across Ontario. The goal of the AODA is an accessible Ontario by 2025.  Read more.

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