Public Review of Information and Communications Standards Development Committee’s Initial Proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard

 Today is the launch date of Public Review for the Initial Proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

The proposed standard for accessible information and communications was developed by an external Information and Communications Standards Development Committee (SDC). This external committee included representatives from the disability community as well as the public and private sectors. The SDC’s initial proposed standard is now posted for public review and feedback. The initial proposed standard does not necessarily reflect the point of view of the government.

The public review period to make comments on the SDC’s Initial Proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard is from November 17, 2008 to January 16, 2009.

Once the public review period is over, the standards development committee will reconvene to consider your feedback. They may make changes to their initial proposed standard based on the feedback prior to finalizing a proposed standard for submission to the Minister of Community and Social Services.

Those interested in reviewing the SDC’s proposed standard or participating in the accessibility standards development process can find more information on the Ministry of Community and Social Services’ website at:

English:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/business/information/

French:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/french/pillars/accessibilityOntario/accesson/business/information/index
 
Public consultation sessions will be conducted across the province. To participate in a consultation session, to request a document in an alternate format, to find out about alternate methods of providing feedback, or for any additional information regarding the public review process, please call 1-888-482-4317 or toll-free TTY 1-888-335-6611, or email public.review@oliverwyman.com.

If you require assistance to participate in this activity, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank You.