Access At A Glance
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This document provides an overview of accessibility and outlines key points to consider when planning for accessibility. It defines accessibility, outlines relevant standards and legislation, and discusses the economic impact of inclusive design. The document also explains responsibilities under accessibility laws, potential exemptions, and dimensions of accessibility to consider when updating policies and plans. The goal is to help participants understand accessibility beyond physical barriers and begin applying accessibility principles to future plans and policies.
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Access At A Glance
- 1. Accessibility at a GlanceOverviewAccess Infinity Management1
- 2. At the end of this workshop participants should:Have a larger understanding of accessibility beyond just that of rampsBegin to consider their own environment differentlyBegin the application of those considerations into plans for the future.Access Infinity Management2Learning Objectives
- 3. Access Infinity Management3Definitions of Accessibility
- 6. AODA Standards (In Development)Access Infinity Management4Sources
- 7. About 1.5 million people in Ontario (thats 13.5% of the population) have a disability.
- 8. Nearly 40% of people over the age of 65 have disabilities. Seniors and people with disabilities will represent 20 to 25% of the Canadian recreation, retail, entertainment, workplace and housing marketplaces in the next ten years and beyond.Access Infinity Management5Economic Impact
- 9. 75% of people with disabilities in Canada, Europe and the United States are physically and financially able to travel. Access Infinity Management6CSA StandardsADA Standards
- 10. AODA Standards (In Development)The AODA The Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) mandates that all public spaces serving the public must be accessible by the year 2025.The responsibility to make the changes rests with businesses operating in Ontario. Municipalities and public sector entities (ie. Hospitals, Universities) are required to engage in both short-term and long term planning already as they were mandated to do so by ODA (2001)Access Infinity Management7Whose Responsible?
- 11. Individual Businesses ARE responsible for making there spaces and services accessible.Common Misconception:I dont own I rent so its the landlords responsibility. WRONG
- 12. The building is built before the law came into force so it doesnt apply. WRONGAccess Infinity Management8What does that mean for businesses in Ontario
- 13. A site is exempt if: it is a designated heritage siteBusiness can prove undue financial hardship (the cost of making business accessible is beyond the financial resources of the business)Access Infinity Management9Exemptions?
- 14. AODA 2005 covers accessibility holisticallyStandards are currently in development in the following areas: Built environment
- 15. Transportation
- 16. Employment
- 17. CommunicationCustomer Service standards are already in place and became law January 1st 2008Access Infinity Management10Dimensions of Accessibility
- 18. Access Infinity Management11Scope of Accessibility
- 19. Access Infinity Management12Application of accessibility componentsCommonIdentifiableAccessibilityDefinition
- 20. Access Infinity Management13Disability TypesIn some cases people experience more than one disability
- 21. Access Infinity Management14Components of Accessibility & Inclusion Into Workplace Policy
- 22. Adjustment of existing policy to include components of accessibility & inclusionand applying components for all disability typesAccess Infinity Management15Challenge
- 23. Access Infinity Management16Merging of Ideas
- 24. Access Infinity Management17How to Accomplish these Adjustments?
- 25. Organizations must be committed to the process and the eventual changes that result from the implementation of an accessibility policy.The process will require a deconstruction of organization policy and procedures and challenge organizational cultureAccess Infinity Management18Commitment
- 26. The addition of accessibility principles to a companies existing vision only serves to promote socially responsible principles.In addition, companies can promote themselves as accessible & inclusive to disabled consumers, opening access to billion of dollars in untapped revenueAccess Infinity Management19Vision
- 27. Planning requires:Determining Direction Setting Priorities with criterion rationaleRating scales for determining project viabilityAccess Infinity Management20Planning
- 28. Functional Structural Changes for Built Environment Accessibility
- 29. Examining Administrative policies, processes & practices through inclusive lens to identify systemic weaknesses ResourcesAccess Infinity Management21
- 30. Resources to draw from:
- 31. Financial (grants, tax incentives)
- 32. Knowledge (Internal & External)
- 33. Community SuccessesLocating Additional ResourcesAccess Infinity Management22
- 34. There must be a timeline for implementationCommitment, Vision, Planning, and Resource Allocation paves the way for decisive progressive action.Implementation of an Accessibility & Inclusive matrices allows the tracking of progress.Decisive progressive action is the key to overall success.ActionAccess Infinity Management23
- 35. Access Infinity Management24Components of Accessibility & Inclusion Into Workplace Policy
- 36. Contact: Laurie AlphonseAccess Infinity Managementwww.accessinfinitymanagement.comlaurie@accessinfinitymanagement.comAccess Infinity Management25For More Information
Editor's Notes
- #6: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/business/why_access_bus.htm