with disabilities. Public sector organizations and large private organizations must
keep records of trainings provided, including dates and number of participants.^25
Organizations must comply with these provisions in 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015,
depending on their size and nature.^26
In addition to the above requirements, the Integrated Standards set out
requirements specific to information and communications, employment,
transportation, and the built environment. Since these requirements are lengthy
and quite technical, the sections that follow discuss just a few of the obligations.
Please consult the regulation for detailed and fulsome information on the
Integrated Accessibility Standards requirements.
A. Information and CommunicationsUnder the Information and Communications provisions of the Integrated
Standards, obligated organizations must, upon request, provide or arrange for
the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for people with
disabilities. This must be done in a timely manner and at a cost that is no more
than what is charged to people without disabilities. Organizations must consult
with the person who made the request to determine whether a particular format
or support is suitable.^27
The Ontario Government and Legislature must ensure that their internet, intranet
and web content published after January 1, 2012 conforms to specific
international standards for web accessibility. Beginning January 1, 2012, most
new internet and intranet sites were to have conformed to these international
standards. January 1, 2016 most internet and intranet sites must conform.
Other public sector organizations and large private organizations must ensure
(^25) Ibid. at s 7.
(^26) Ibid. at ss 3(4), 4(4), 5(3), 7(6).
(^27) Ibid. at s 12.