Accessibility Compliance 101

The Accessibility Compliance 101 Webinar Series has been designed with the recognition that you have limited time and need the most up-to-date information. These 1-hour webinars are an ideal way for busy leaders to engage in an interactive online experience from the convenience of their own desk. 

This series of three webinars has been specially designed for staff who are responsible for their organization’s AODA implementation and compliance. We will review the legislation, discuss in detail your legal requirements, provide you with a multitude of resources, and share best practices for ensuring your organization’s successful compliance. There will be time during each webinar to ask the presenting AODA expert questions about how the legislation affects your particular organization.

100% of past webinar participants said that their understanding of the AODA and their compliance obligations improved as a result of this webinar series.

Who: Management Team Staff, including Executive Directors/CEOs, Directors & Managers (HR, Communications, Policy Development, and Volunteer Coordinators).

Why: Organizations of all sizes (1+ employees) and types (nonprofit, businesses, and public sector) must be compliant with the AODA requirements, including policy development and training of all staff.

“The webinar series highlighted the most relevant information in an easy to understand format and provided great examples to further enhance understanding.”

When: Every Thursday, for 3 weeks, from 10:00 am-11:00 am 

Where: Online webinar via your computer

 “It was broken down into manageable units. Also great resources.”

Webinar Recordings: Participants will be sent a link to each webinar recording the same day as the live session. Viewing will be available for 7 days. 

  INCLUDED IN THE WEBINAR:

• High quality instruction by an AODA Expert
• Copies of each of the webinar (.pdf)
• Access to the recorded sessions 
• A chance to ask all your questions
• Customer Service Standard Policy Template
• Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy Template (includes Information and Communications, Employment and Design of Public Space Standards requirements)
• Multi-Year Accessibility Template
• Resources, best practices, tips and tools
• A chance to network with other professionals
• Official recognition for your participation (that you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or your resume)

“It was easy to understand and having the materials accessible afterward for reference was very important & helpful.”

Maximizing the Value of the Series

Invite others to participate. Structure a group “lunch and learn” session and invite staff to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned. Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss takeaways, and how they apply to your group or organization.

“Being online is a great way to learn that is flexible for our team.”

Tap into your training budget. Ask your HR group or manager to underwrite the webinar as part of your organization’s ongoing staff development effort.

“This course has been incredibly informative, easy to digest, and I feel much more equipped to do my work now!”  

Cost: $400.  Fees are per webinar access (computer), not per person – so invite all key staff to participate!

“Very clear presentation with lots of specific examples.”

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and instructions for accessing each session will be sent the week prior to commencement.

NOTE: Registration entitles you to one Internet connection and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room. If you are interested in a site license for multiple viewing locations, please contact us at: [email protected]

Schedule:

Webinar #1- AODA Overview, the Customer Service Standard, and new legislative developments

Webinar #2 – General requirements and the Information and Communications Standard

Webinar #3 – Employment Standard and Design of Public Spaces Standard

More comments from participants on what they liked about the series:

Covers a lot of information in an organized manner.

Love that this training can be completed online remotely.

Good take away documents to share with managers.

The takeaways, such as the bonus handouts and templates.

The detailed information provided during the webinar and the resources provided.

Examples given to illustrate the standards.

Trainer is engaging and easy to understand; answers all questions.

Interactive to get participants involved.

Clearly stated and easy to follow – allowed for follow up with the attendees via the recordings.

Technically it was easy to access the seminar.  Topics thoroughly covered.

Clear and straightforward information.

Very good and engaging trainer.

Nice concise review, good examples & resources – thank you!