Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2001 (AODA)

The Ontarians with Disabilities Act of 2001 promises that the Government of Ontario and all parts of Ontario will work to find and remove barriers for people with disabilities and make sure these barriers do not come back.

Key point

The AODA mainly focused on public services and was seen as having limited impact. In 2005, the AODA was passed. It included more rules for private businesses and created clear, enforceable accessibility standards. In 2005, the AODA became law. It added rules for private companies and made clear, enforceable accessibility standards.