that most of their websites conform by January 1, 2021.^28 This requirement
applies to websites, web content and web-based applications that organizations
control directly or through a contractual relationship that allows for modification of
the sites. Organizations may determine that this requirement is not practicable.
However in doing so they must consider the availability of commercial software
or tools.^29
In the education context, elementary and secondary schools, private career
colleges, post-secondary degree programs, and organizations that provide
diploma or certificate programs must, upon request, provide educational
resources or materials in accessible formats. This can be accomplished by
purchasing or acquiring an accessible electronic format or arranging for the
provision of a comparable resource in an accessible or electronic format.^30
The Information and Communications provisions also set out obligations in
relation to public libraries, libraries of educational institutions, and training of
educators.^31
B. Employment StandardsThe Employment Standards provisions set out an employer’s obligations with
respect to employees. Volunteers and non-paid individuals are not included.^32
Employers must notify the public and their employees of the availability of
accommodation throughout the job recruitment processes. Employers must
provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication
supports for information that is needed to perform the job and information that is
generally available in the workplace. Employers must provide individualized
(^28) Ibid at s 14.
(^29) Ibid at s 14.
(^30) Ibid at s 15.
(^31) Ibid at ss 16-19.
(^32) Ibid at s 20.