Disability community will have 50% representation on standard development committees

Ontario’s disability community will now have a stronger voice in the development of accessibility standards. The ministry is adjusting the membership of the accessibility standards development committees to make sure that half the members of each committee are representatives of the disability community.

The new structure will provide a fair balance that will help the committees develop meaningful solutions to breaking down the barriers that people with disabilities face every day.

Because the committees are at various stages of work, they will not be required to start their work from the beginning. Committee meetings in January, February and, if necessary, March will be postponed while new members join. The committees will start meeting again this spring to resume their work.

If you are interested in submitting your thoughts and ideas during the Information and Communications Standards Development Committee's development of its proposed standard, please contact the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

Learn more

• About the Accessible Information and Communications Standards Development Committee
  • Terms of Reference
  • Members
    
• About accessible communications
  • Make information accessible
  • Plan an accessible meeting

Relevant statistics

• 2001 PALS: Unmet needs for Disability-Specific Aids, Devices and Services to Assist with Communication

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