Accessibility Partners!
Unified Accessibility Excellence: Centralized Management for Organizational Compliance
For comprehensive and coordinated accessibility efforts across your organization, turn to our centralized accessibility management approach. We provide a one-stop-shop for all your organizational accessibility needs.
Compliance Management
Welcome to Accessibility Partners, your partner in championing digital inclusivity! We specialize in helping organizations navigate and fulfill accessibility standards, ensuring that your services and products are accessible to everyone. Our expert team offers comprehensive audits, detailed compliance consulting, and tailored solutions that not only meet legal requirements but also enhance user experience for people with disabilities. Join us in our mission to create a barrier-free digital world, making every interaction seamless and inclusive. Discover how our dedication to accessibility can transform your business.
- Information and Communications Standards
- Employment Standards
- Built-Environment
- Transportation Standards
- Customer Service Standards
- Procurement of Goods, Services and Facilities
Accessibility Consulting and Planning
Our Process
Elevate your organization's commitment to inclusivity with our structured Accessibility Consulting and Planning services
At Accessibility Partners, we offer a comprehensive approach to ensure your environment is accessible to everyone, aligning with the latest standards and enhancing user experience.
- Quick Strike Gap Analysis
- Accessibility Assessment Report (AAR)
- Blueprint Accessibility Plan
- Policies, Procedures, Tools and Training
- Compliance Implementation
- Continuous Improvement and Reporting
OUR MISSION
“Help enhance your organizations overall Accessibility.”
Making your business compliant with accessibility standards means sustainability. This can be achieved by bringing your organization into alignment with existing or pending accessibility legislation and eliminating barriers to a diverse client base.
We utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to simplify PDF document accessibility. We also offer manual and assistive testing as well as remediation services.
We conduct compliance audits and gap assessments. In addition, we can help establish plans, policies and statements.
We offer iterative consultative analysis that map our findings to accessibility standards. We employ assistive technology industry best-practices in accessible web design and development.
We utilize AI (Artificial Intelligence) to simplify PDF document accessibility. We also offer manual and assistive testing as well as remediation services.
AODA/ACA Compliance Help
Is Your Organization Undergoing an Audit? Need Expert Help with Your Compliance Report?
OUR LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Accessibility Experts
In today's rapidly evolving urban landscape, the integration of accessible features into new and modern buildings has become a standard practice. However, there is often a significant gap in this progressive approach when it comes to our cherished heritage buildings. These historical structures, rich with cultural and architectural significance, frequently lag in accessibility. As we strive for a more inclusive society, it is crucial to explore and implement innovative solutions that make these historic buildings accessible to everyone.
Accessibility is fast becoming one of the core service pillars of government organizations and businesses. Now more than ever, organizations work to ensure that their spaces serve people with disabilities respectfully and comfortably. This shift is due to the advocacy of various disability groups, growing social consciousness, and accessibility laws such as the ADA, AODA, and ACA. Embarking on the accessibility journey can be daunting for beginners, but having a prudent accessibility plan is the key.
Disability affects many Canadians. Over 22% currently have a disability and this figure increases to 38% for those over 65. With 1.85 million Ontarians affected, the prevalence of disability is expected to grow from one in six today to one in five in the next 20 years. These numbers will have an increasing influence on many Canadians as they consider the accessibility of businesses and services, often influenced by family members or friends with disabilities.
In a world where inclusivity is paramount, architecture stands as a silent yet powerful force shaping the accessibility of our built environments. It goes beyond just creating visually stunning structures; innovative architecture holds the potential to break down physical barriers and foster a more inclusive society.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates that organizations in Ontario create accessible environments for all individuals, regardless of their physical and mental capabilities. Understanding the legal obligations under AODA is crucial for businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations. Equally important is being aware of the consequences of non-compliance, which can include financial penalties. This blog outlines these obligations and the potential penalties that organizations could face if they fail to adhere to the standards set by AODA.
For many organizations, particularly small businesses and non-profits, the costs associated with becoming compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) can seem daunting. However, a variety of funding opportunities and resources are available to help ease this burden. This blog outlines key sources of financial support and guidance that can assist organizations in meeting AODA standards.