Accessibility Training For Organizations

Accessibility By Design Training is being offered through Continuing Education Departments of post secondary school institutions across Ontario, beginning in April 2012. You can access descriptions of English and French language training modules on the Centre for Continuing Education, University of Ottawa web site.

What makes Accessibility By Design Training Unique

• addresses the needs of mid to large size organizations

• meets the rigorous quality standards and criteria of academic institutions

• consistent training across Ontario, whether in London, Toronto or Thunder Bay

• a collaborative approach of the accessibility community, involving government, education and business

• conforms to the Government of Ontario AODA standards, and the Government of Canada accessibility standards

Premise Behind Accessibility By Design Training

• Organizations need to have confidence that accessibility training is consistent, accurate and comprehensive

• Compliance of accessibility standards for organizations is complex, and requires broad participation to effectively implement

• Training that is organized by managerial discipline is cost effective

Training module content is structured by classical managerial disciplines that employees relate to. A suite of appropriate topics has been developed for:

1. Senior Management
2. Directors and Managers
3. IT Management
4. HR Management
5. Administrative Personne