The Federal Accessibility Commissioner’s 2023 Report to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with disabilities
This guidance explains the requirements for all organizations subject to the Accessible Canada Regulations and provides you with suggestions of transportation barriers to consider when preparing your Accessibility Plans.
In some situations, organizations may be able to work together to meet the requirements of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and the Accessible Canada Regulations (Regulations) regarding: accessibility plans, descriptions of feedback processes and progress reports
The report highlights the Commission’s Accessibility Unit's work to lay the groundwork for the full implementation of the Accessible Canada Act. There is a focus on accessibility and the momentum to remove disabling barriers.
Yes, organizations that are subject to more than one ACA regulation can choose to publish one accessibility plan that meets all the regulatory requirements and that meets all ACA requirements.
The Accessible Canada Act and the Accessible Canada Regulations require federally regulated organizations to prepare and publish: accessibility plans, feedback process descriptions, and progress reports. Organizations must write these documents in simple, clear and concise language.
Organizations must publish their accessibility plans, feedback process descriptions and progress reports on the main digital platform they use to communicate with the public. For most organizations, this means posting these documents on their website. These documents must be accessible on the home screen or homepage of an organization's digital platform, or through a hyperlink on the home screen or homepage.
Bill C-22, Canada Disability Benefit Act