Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is the first law of its kind in Canada. Under the AODA, the Province is developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards. Its goal is to create an accessible Ontario by 2025. To achieve its objective, the AODA has established accessibility standards in the areas of:
- General Requirements
- Information and Communications
- Employment
- Transportation
- Design of Public Spaces
- Customer Service
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) seeks to improve opportunities for people with disabilities and help identify, remove and prevent barriers to their full participation in Ontario. It applies only to the Ontario Public Service and broader public sector.
For more information about Ontario’s accessibility laws visit ontario.ca/accessibility
