The Government of Ontario developed this practical tool to guide organizations in preparing, implementing, reviewing, and maintaining accessibility policies and multi-year plans. It provides step-by-step guidance and adaptable templates that help organizations translate their responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation into clear organizational policies, priorities, and actions. The tool is particularly relevant to businesses and non-profit organizations with 50 or more employees and designated public-sector organizations that are required to prepare written multi-year accessibility plans.
The tool is intended for organizational leaders, human resources professionals, accessibility coordinators, managers, and staff responsible for policy development, compliance, strategic planning, or workplace inclusion. It helps users to assess their organization’s current level of accessibility, identify barriers experienced by persons with disabilities, and determine practical actions to prevent and remove those barriers. It also supports the development of accessibility policies and multi-year plans that set out organizational commitments, priorities, responsibilities, timelines, and planned activities.
Organizations may use this when developing their first accessibility policy, revising an existing policy or plan, preparing an accessibility compliance report, or integrating accessibility objectives into broader organizational planning. Although the tool is designed to support compliance with Ontario’s accessibility requirements, it can also help organizations build a more consistent and accountable approach to accessibility.
