What are the 5 standards of AODA?
Currently, there are five AODA standards:
- The Information and Communications Standards.
- The Employment Standards.
- The Transportation Standards.
- The Design of Public Spaces Standards.
- The Customer Service Standards.
Is AODA training mandatory in Ontario?
AODA training is required if you are a paid worker, a volunteer, or a new worker. You need to take AODA training if you: Provide goods, services, or facilities on behalf of your organization.
What is AODA Accessibility training?
AODA training gives employees the basic knowledge about accessibility, and how it influences people with disabilities. We often think of disabilities as either physical or visible. However, AODA includes all disabilities: physical, visible, and non-visible disabilities, such as learning and mental health disabilities.
How do I get Wcag certified?
You must acquire an agency or auditor’s services to thoroughly test your website or application and check against the WCAG. Once audited, you need to remediate your website or application accordingly and undergo a re-audit. If all issues identified are addressed, the auditor can issue a statement of conformance.
What is aoda stand for?
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law that sets out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility standards.
What are the 4 principles of AODA?
The core principles of the AODA – independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities – are aligned with the core values of Nonprofit organizations and the Sector.
How do you test AODA?
Checking for AODA Compliance
- Text alternatives for non-text content. If your web page contains photos, diagrams, pie charts, icons or other graphics, they should have brief yet descriptive text alternatives.
- Use of color.
- Video captions.
- Keyboard controls.
- Descriptive headings and labels.
- Flashing content.
How does the code and aoda work together?
The Code and AODA accessibility standards are laws that work together to promote equality and accessibility in Ontario. Under the Code, employers must consider disability-related accommodation requests and provide timely accommodation, from recruiting and hiring through to retirement or dismissal.
How often is compliance training required?
Compliance training is required at least annually. It’s a critical element of an effective compliance program and is even listed as a core responsibility of a healthcare compliance officer.
How do I become a web accessibility expert?
The primary qualifications you need to get a job as a web accessibility specialist are a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience developing accessible content for the web.
What is WCAG certification?
What is an accessibility certification? An accessibility certification summarizes the level of compliance with the Section 508 standards or WCAG 2.0 guidelines on a particular date. Interactive Accessibility recommends updating the website or application certification at least once a year.
Where can I get AODA training in Ontario?
Accessibility Services Canada has a new and improved AODA online training course. It’s the most up-to-date AODA training available in Ontario and reflects the last update to the legislation. Individual seats in the training can be purchased from our Store and discounts are offered for orders of 16 or more seats.
How do I receive my AODA certificate after completion?
Certificate delivered via email upon completion As this is your first time taking our course, please fill out all fields. Our records show you have already completed our AODA course. You can choose to either restart the course, or download your certificate. Our records show you have already started AODA training.
Do you need customer service training in Ontario?
AODA customer service training teaches workers how to provide goods and services to customers with disabilities. The requirement to train workers applies to all organizations in Ontario with one or more employees. Who Needs Training? People who must receive training include:
When did the AODA requirements for accessibility begin?
The AODA includes mandatory requirements and deadlines which began as of January 1, 2010. For a chronological summary of your organization’s requirements download our free At A Glance: AODA Deadlines (PDF).