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The Accessible Canada Act in Plain Language
Guidelines and best practices by Federal Accessibility Legislation Alliance
Languages: English, French
This document is a summary of the Accessible Canada Act using plain language. The Parliament of Canada approved the Act in 2019. It is now the law.
The word "accessibility" can mean many things. It can mean that everyone can get the information they need and use it. It means everybody can get to spaces and places and use them. People with disabilities often face barriers when trying to get to or use things other people have no problems accessing.
The Act will help all people in Canada because getting to places will not be so hard. Finding and understanding information will get easier. The Act will make the country free of barriers by 2040.
The federal government will find and stop barriers in these areas:
- Employment
- Buildings and public places and spaces
- Information and communication technologies
- Communication (This includes some sign languages. This does not include broadcasting and telecommunications.)
- Buying goods, services and facilities
- Design and delivery of programs and services
- Transportation
The government may add other areas to work on in the future.
Guidance on the Accessible Canada Regulations: Sample Accessibility Plan Template
Templates and forms by Employment and Social Development Canada
Languages: English, French
This PDF document created by Employment and Social Development Canada would be useful to anyone involved in creating an accessibility plan. Although it is not a template in the sense that a user would just fill in the sections, it does provide:
- all the headings required
- suggested sub-headings
- the optional headings
- advice on how to complete each section.
Additionally, for regulated organizations in the communications, transportation or broadcasting sectors, the template provides information on the additional sections that are required.
Large print, Braille, MP3 (audio), e-text and DAISY formats are available on demand by ordering online or by calling 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232). If you use a teletypewriter (TTY), you can call 1-800-926-9105.
The Accessible Canada Act, Accessibility Regulations and Standards
Guidelines and best practices by ARCH Disability Law Centre
Languages: English, French, ASL, LSQ
An Introduction To The Accessible Canada Act
Resource by ARCH Disability Law Centre
Languages: English, French, ASL, LSQ