Are You Ready for AODA?

AODA stands for Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and it relates to any business or organization, regardless of size, that either has employees and operations or customers in Ontario. 

The act is made up of 5 standards, and the deadline for compliance with the first standard – the Customer Service standard – is closer than you might think!

By January 1, 2012, all businesses and organizations are legally required to comply with the requirements of the Customer Service standard.

The consequences of not complying are severe!  Every person who is guilty of an offence under this Act is subject to penalties of up to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for corporations for each day the offence occurs or continues to occur.

Global Learning has developed an In A Box Solutionto help you get ready for AODA.  It includes programs and services designed to assist organization across Ontario, large and small, navigate through the complexities of this new legislation. 

On September 20, 2010, Global Learning will be continuing their exploration of topics relevant to the roles and responsibilities of senior Human Resources and Diversity leaders by focussing on your fast-approaching AODA responsibilities at a NO-COST, by-invitation-only breakfast event sponsored by KPMG and held in their offices downtown.   Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m.  The 15-minute key note presentation will begin promptly at 8:15 a.m. , followed by an interactive Q & A session, and the breakfast event will be over by 10:00 a.m.  This will not only be a great educational HR event but will also provide you with lots of opportunity for networking with others in a similar role and at a similar level as you.

If you would like the opportunity to delve a little deeper into AODA solutions, you can register for the optional  60-minute practical and highly interactive workshop that will immediately follow the breakfast event.   Attendance at this workshop is also free of charge.

Please note that to ensure this is an optimally beneficial networking event for all present, participation is limited to senior leaders ONLY, meaning Director level and above.  If you are interested in attending, contact us to request an invitation.

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