Accessible Canada Act – visual representations

Description

Accessible Canada Act

Vision

Proactively eliminate and prevent barriers and ensure greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.

More than 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over have a disability.

Less than 60% of those aged 25 to 64 years have jobs.

Canadians with milder disabilities earn 12% less and those with more severe disabilities earn 51% less and they are more likely to live in poverty.

“Nothing without us”: the Accessible Canada Act will be implemented in partnership with persons with disabilities and the disability community.

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Description

Accessible Canada Act

Vision

Proactively eliminate and prevent barriers and ensure greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Service Design and Delivery

Receive services that are accessible to all.

Built Environment

Move freely around buildings and public spaces.

Employment

Access to employment opportunities and accessible workplaces.

Information and Communication Technologies

Accessible digital content and technologies.

Communications

Barrier-free services and spaces for persons with communication disabilities.

Transportation

Barrier-free federal transportation network.

Procurement

Ensure purchases of accessible goods, services and facilities.

Goals of the Accessible Canada Act

• Realization of a barrier-free Canada
• Culture change
• Standards development
• Proactive compliance and enforcement measures
• Monitoring and oversight

Where does it apply?

• Parliament
• Government of Canada
• Federally-regulated private sector

“Nothing without us”: the Accessible Canada Act will be implemented in partnership with persons with disabilities and the disability community.

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