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Overview of Presentation
Wh ibili l i l i ?
Overview of Presentation
1. Why accessibility legislation?
2 Overview of2. Overview of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
3. Accessible Customer Service Standard
4. Additional Requirements for Public Sector Organizations, including Municipalities
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Why accessibility legislation?y y g
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Overview of Presentation
Wh ibili l i l i ?
Overview of Presentation
1. Why accessibility legislation?
2 Overview of2. Overview of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
3. Accessible Customer Service Standard
4. Additional Requirements for Public Sector Organizations, including Municipalities
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Why accessibility legislation?y y g
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The Manitoba Human Rights Code is till th t i t t l istill the most important law in addressing discrimination.
“For those who are discriminated against because of their disability the human rights complaintsof their disability, the human rights complaints system is not necessarily the answer…Eliminating obstacles one at a time, step by step, or ramp by
k i h b hiramp, so to speak, is not the best way to achieve a barrier free and inclusive world.”
Canadian Human Rights Commission, 2002 Annual Report
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Other jurisdictions, including the United States, Australia and Ontario, have introduced legislation aimed at combating barriers that prevent the full g pparticipation and integration of persons with disabilities.
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While these laws take different forms, there are certain elements common to each:
clear, specific and achievable goals accessibility standards for both the public andy p
private sectors involvement of persons with disabilities and
other stakeholders affected by the legislationother stakeholders affected by the legislation guarantees contained by human rights codes
are not undermined in any way l i f h d regular review of the progress made
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Overview of
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
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Main Goals of Accessibility ain Goals of Accessibility LegislationLegislation
Identify, prevent, and remove barriers. Work with public/private sectors
on long-range plans to ensure accessibility.A i hi A commitment to achievesignificant progress by 2023 to make Manitoba moreto make Manitoba more inclusive for everyone.
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….may be structural or attitudinal;
… may affect information and communication;
….may be improved or made worse by newtechnology;
… may be accidental or systemic when they are a result of policies and common practices.p p
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Will set out requirements for affected persons or organizations to identify, prevent and remove barriers within a designated time period.
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Accessibility StandardsAccessibility Standards Will Target
Customer Service Customer Service Employment Transportation Transportation Information and Communication B ilt E i t Built Environment
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The Accessibility Advisory Council isThe Accessibility Advisory Council is responsible for:
Identifying priorities, developing the standardsand administering the Act.g
The Council includes representatives from organizations of persons with disabilities, b i i i li i d h k h ldbusiness, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Public consultation is criticalPublic consultation is critical.
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Once a standard has been approved, all organizations identified by the standard must comply.
Different requirements and timelines will be Different requirements and timelines will be set out for different types and sizes of organizations.organizations.
Technical and economic factors will be considered.
Non-compliance will result in penalties.
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Customer Service Standard