INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS REGULATION TRAINING ONLINE COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers the following topics:

1. AGENDA
The agenda of the part-3 IASR (Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation) is shown here:

- Information and Communications Standard
- Employment Standard
- Transportation Standard
- Design of Public Spaces Standard
- Other Notable IASR Requirements
2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

- Understand the requirements under the information and communication, employment, transportation, and design of public spaces standards.
- Know that there are accessibility requirements for procurement processes and self-service kiosks.
3. INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, you will be introduced to AODA and the goal of the AODA, followed by the physical and mental limitations.

4. PURPOSE OF THE AODA
This chapter describe about the purpose of the AODA and the standards that are incorporated under a regulation called the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).

5. THE CORE PRINCIPLES OF THE AODA STANDARDS
Learn about the core principles of the AODA standards:

- Dignity
- Independence
- Integration
- Equal Opportunity

6. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD: OVERVIEW
Learn about the information and communication standard requirements that are included in in this chapter.

7. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS
In this chapter, you will learn about the information and communication that organization must provide in an accessible manner to people with disabilities.

All relevant information that relates to accessible formats and communication support is included in this chapter briefly.

8. FEEDBACK PROCESSES
Under the information and communications standard, feedback process must be accessible. Learn briefly about the feedback processes in this chapter.

9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, PLANS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Emergency plans, procedures, warning signs, maps, evacuation routes, and other relevant information have been described in this chapter.

10. ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES AND WEB CONTENT
This chapter outlines the levels of accessibility and timelines organizations have to make modifications to their websites to support persons with disabilities.

11. EMPLOYMENT STANDARD
Employment standard deals with accessibility in the employment cycle. It addresses the processes and procedures organizations follow in recruiting and accommodating their employees.

Also learn about the requirements that the employment standard of the IASR needs for the organization.

12. INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF SUPPORTS
Learn about the employment standard that requires employers to inform all employees, both new and existing, of their accessible employment practices.

13. ACCESSIBLE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Learn about the accessible recruitment process along with other relevant information in this chapter.

14. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS
In this chapter, you will learn about the accessible formats and communication supports wherein employers must consult with employees to determine their accessibility needs and how best to accommodate them.

15. INDIVIDUAL ACCOMMODATION PLANS
In this chapter, you will learn about the individual accommodation plans that include the following:

- How the employee can participate in the process.
- How the employer can seek outside expert advice to help determine an employee’s accommodation needs.
- How the privacy of the personal information be protected.
- How often the plan will be reviewed.

16. WORKPLACE EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION
Learn briefly about the workplace emergency response information that helps us prepare for various emergencies such as fire, power outages, or severe weather.

17. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND REDEPLOYMENT
This chapter takes into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities and their accommodation plans.

18. RETURN TO WORK PROCESS
This chapter describes about the return to work process that supports employees who have been absent and who require accommodations when they return to work.

19. TRANSPORTATION STANDARD
The transportation standard is part of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and applies to conventional and specialized public transportation providers that operate solely in Ontario.

20. DESIGN OF PUBLIC SPACES
The design of public spaces standard is part of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, and applies to public, private and not-for-profit organizations in Ontario.

21. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
Procurement refers to the “Buying” or purchasing functions in organizations.

The procurement requirements are part of general IASR requirements and apply to some Ontario workplaces.

22. SUMMARY
This chapter sums up the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation training module.

23. NEXT STEPS
In order to complete this training, ensure to complete the two series of the AODA training program i.e. part 1 and part 2 of the AODA.

24. FINAL TEST
Lastly, at the end of the module, there is a final test in the form of multiple choice questions (MCQs) or choose the correct answer. After going through the module, learners have to attempt the final test to successfully complete the training.