Understanding accessibility in the workplace

Being an accessible and inclusive employer:

• Being an accessible employer means that you have removed barriers within your workspaces, employment practices and workplace culture, and are inclusive and accommodating of all employees and candidates with disabilities. 
• Understand that all people experience disabilities differently - disabilities can be permanent, temporary, invisible or undisclosed.
• Required workplace accommodations will vary for each individual. It’s important to speak with your employees about what they need to meaningfully participate at work, while respecting their right to privacy. Learn more about creating an accessible workplace.
• Consult your human resources representative for existing policies and practices in place at your organization, or learn how to create an accessibility plan and policy.

Accessibility legislation and resources for employers:

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Accessibility in Ontario - requirements for organizations
  • Completing your accessibility compliance report - required for all businesses and non-profits with 20 or more employees and public sector organizations
• Employers’ Toolkit: Making Ontario Workplaces Accessible to People With Disabilities, Second Edition [PDF], The Conference Board of Canada
• A to Z of disabilities and accomodations, Job Accomodation Network
• Employer toolkit, Hire For Talent