Tag: AODA

Since 1975, the Ontario Building Code has been used to set the minimum standard for construction in Ontario. It addresses the issues of new construction by providing clear standards to help keep Ontarian’s safe. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disabilities Act (AODA), is the New Accessibility Amendments made to […]

PLEASE NOTE that this document does not constitute legal advice and is meant only as a guide. Accessible Standards for Ontario universal washrooms should already exist in your organization. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”) is to build an accessible Ontario by 2025. Some of the […]

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) aims to remove any boundaries or restrictions faced by those with a disability, with the goal to make Ontario accessible to all by the year 2025. In 2015, the AODA standards became law and by 2025, all organisations must comply with this set of new guidelines. Does […]

This all depends on the size of the building you own or what your future plans are for the building you own or manage. New buildings must be built with these requirements in mind and the blueprints and design will reflect this. If you own or manage a building which are currently planning extensive renovations […]

A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is not legal advice. It is not a legal document. Its purpose is to provide information only about what is in the Act and where to look in the Act for information on specific topics. Note: The original document is no longer on the […]