Source: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is a piece of…Continue readingAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Type of resource: Article Summary “The Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?” is an article provided by the…Continue readingThe Accessibility for Manitobans Act: How does this law impact your business?
Source: Government of British Columbia Type of resource: Legislation Summary The Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act is legislation in British Columbia, Canada, aimed at supporting individuals with…Continue readingEmployment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Not listed Type of resource: Government publication Summary This resource provided by the Government of Canada focuses on employment equity…Continue readingEmployment Equity Act
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Bill C-81/Accessible Canada Act was introduced in the House of Commons on June 20, 2018 Type of resource: Government publication…Continue readingAccessible Canada Act
Source: Brock University, Co-op, Career Experiential Education Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Fall 2018 Summary There are many employment-related misconceptions about people with disabilities. These myths can result in…Continue readingMyths About Hiring People With Disabilities
Source: Government of Canada Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: October 16, 2019 Type of resource: Government publication Summary The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a legal document…Continue readingCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Source Name of program Location Age Type of Support Access AT Canada N/A Canada All ages Provides a list of organizations that provide funding for assistive technology based on jurisdiction,…Continue readingPrograms Assisting People with Disabilities to Acquire Assistive Technology
Source: Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: Not listed Summary This article covers the duty to accommodate, which is a legal obligation in Canada that…Continue readingWhat is the Duty to Accommodate? (CHRC)
Source: The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) Author/Writer: Not listed Date of publication: 2020 Summary Universal design is creating an environment so it can be accessed, understood and…Continue readingWhat is Universal Design?