Accessibility Flashcards
AODA
- Law on June 13th, 2005
- Mandatory accessibility standards for all government, and private organizations
- Goal was to be fully accessible by Jan 2025
5 Standards of AODA
- Information is accessible
- Employment accessible workplace
- Transportation feature and accessible equipment on vehicles
- Public spaces are accessible
- Customer service requirements to remove barriers
AODA Pros
- Ensure equal participation in society
- Increase revenue
- Increase activity levels
AODA Business Requirements
- Training = employees must receive basic AODA training
- Accessibility Policy = written policy must be available to the public
- Accessibility Plan = step to remove barriers
Information Accessibility (1st Standard)
Must communicate in a way for all employees and customers
Must provide accessibility awareness training
Design of Public Spaces (4th Standard)
Only applies to new construction
Include;
Trails and beaches
Outdoor public eating areas
Play areas
Accessible parking
Service related elements
Trails and Beaches Accessibility
Minimum width 1,000 mm
Firm surface
Ramps must have landings at top, bottom, changes of direction and horizontal intervals
Must indicate length of trail, average and minimum slope
Outdoor Play Spaces Accessibility
Sensory and active play activities
Firm surface and prevent impact injury
Have enough clearance for mobility aids
Specify widths, heights and slopes
Accessible Parking
Off street parking
Wider space identifying van accessible
Standard parking
Enough space between parking spaces
Specific path surfaces
Service Related Elements Accessibility
At least 1 publicly accessible counter clearly identified
Only queuing line, each counter must be accessible
Minimum 3% of waiting areas seats must be accessible
Public Space Maintenance Accessibility
Emergency maintenance should be done
Be safe to use
Need procedure should these features be out of commission
Customer Service Standard (5th Standard)
- Building and offices should have;
Accessible parking
Automatic doors
Accessible washrooms
Handrails/ Ramps - Blind/ Low vision
Large print
Pathways cleared - Deaf and hearing loss
CC on tvs
Online booking options
