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.

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. Additionally, organizations with 20+ employees must submit their AODA compliance  report with the Government of Ontario by Dec. 31, 2017, to confirm that they have met all their legal obligations.  

“I learned a lot – it was very valuable.”

When: Every Wednesday, for 3 weeks, from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 

Where: Online webinar via your computer

Offering:

In addition to these three webinars, we are now offering access to the webinar content after live event, as well as some extra tools and resources to make compliance easier.

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

Maximizing the Value of the Webinar

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.

“I just watched the last webinar and enjoyed it thoroughly. This course has been incredibly informative, easy to digest, and I feel much more equipped to do my work now!”  

Cost: $250

Fees are per viewing room (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

Participant from the Fall 2017 series share what they liked:

Love that this training can be completed online remotely.

The handouts supplied for downloading.

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.

Easy to follow, PowerPoints are included as well as other documents.

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

The resources and templates

Interactive to get participants involved.

No nonsense – appreciate that.

Trainer was good.

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

All inclusive.

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

Clear and straightforward information.

Information is good.  Happy to have notes to refer back to.

It was a good review of the standards and check in how compliant my organization is.

Very good and engaging trainer.

Format of one hour, over several weeks.

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