December 31 is quickly approaching. If you or someone you know hasn’t submitted a 2017 accessibility compliance report yet, make sure you do so today. A late report could mean financial penalties.
All Ontario businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees are legally required to file a 2017 report byDecember 31, 2017, before midnight EST.
It’s a simple process.
Step 1:
Visit ontario.ca/AccessibilityReport to download the accessibility compliance report form. Don’t wait. Download the form today!
Step 2:
Submit your report by December 31, 2017, before midnight EST. You can submit the report 24 hours a day, including weekends. All you need is an internet connection.
Need help?
If you have questions or need help completing your report, contact the AODA Contact Centre (ServiceOntario) at:
Contact us if your organization is interested in partnering on a webinar about an area of accessibility that will be of interest to your members or employees.
Coming up:
Getting Ready to Report: What Businesses and Non-Profits Need to Know
December 19, 2017: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hiring People with Disabilities: Replacing Myths with Reality
My organization’s website is run by our parent company, which is based outside of Ontario. Are we still required to meet the accessible website requirements?
Answer
Your Ontario organization must comply with the requirements if it has control of the website:
functionality
appearance
content
If the functionality, appearance and content of the website are controlled by your parent company (outside of Ontario) then the website accessibility requirements do not apply.
However, you need to make sure your Ontario organization is meeting all other applicable accessibility requirements.
Accessibility Tip
Consider how customers and visitors will move throughout a waiting area in your workplace.
Provide a clear path of travel between all elements in the room such as a reception counter, literature racks, children’s play areas and accessible seating spaces. This will make it a better experience for everyone.
