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“The Body of Christ cannot be complete until all people are accepted into their communities of faith. However, a welcome sign outside the church is not enough. The sign may say, "Welcome," but the steps may say, "You must be able to walk up stairs to enter." ….. …..Before churches can become truly welcoming communities for persons with disabilities, our procedures, and the way we communicate must be evaluated and made accessible.” United Methodist Committee on Relief writes:
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (A.O.D.A.)
Customer Service
Standards developed & approved Effective January 1, 2012
Employment Transportation Information & Communication Built Environment
Standards drafted, awaiting Government approval No date set
Effective January 1, 2015 Integrated Accessibility Standards developed & approved in August 2011
For more information on this Integrated Accessibility Standard go to: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2011/elaws_src_regs_r11191_e.htm
UNIT 1
- Reg. 429/07
UNIT 2 Accessibility Officer UNIT 3 Training UNIT 4 Next Steps Optional Case Studies + Tips
- Reg. 429/07
- Scope of Regulation
- Specific Requirements
- Role
Case Studies
- Problem solving obstacles to
break down barriers
- Tips for Customer Service
Accessibility Officer Specific Tasks Next Steps
- Future phases
- FAQ’s
Training
- Staff
- Volunteers
- Leadership
Unit 1 will focus on:
- The SCOPE OF REGULATION 429/07
- Specific REQUIREMENTS for places of worship
- The ROLE of an Accessibility Officer/Committee
UNIT 1
- Reg. 429/07
For complete copy of Regulation 429/07 click here: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070429_e.htm