AODA Resources

Currently, no AODA standards require provincial or municipal elections in Ontario to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in politics and elections. In this article, we will outline the need for accessible polling stations.

Accessible Polling Stations

Every person in Ontario should be able to enter and move through their local polling station independently. Therefore, all venues that the government uses as a polling station during an election should be fully physically accessible. For instance, every location where voting takes place should have:

Accessible Polling Stations. Read full article.

Currently, no AODA standards require houses and apartments to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in housing. AODA standards in housing could require accommodation plans for tenants with disabilities.

Accommodation Plans for Tenants with Disabilities. Read full article.

Currently, no AODA standards require houses and apartments to be accessible. However, the Third Review of the AODA recommends the creation of standards mandating accessibility in housing. AODA standards in housing could require AODA training for landlords and other workers in the housing industry.

AODA Training for Landlords and Other Workers in the Housing Industry. Read full article.

In a previous article, we outlined the need for more accessible community housing for people with a variety of disabilities. Currently, the lack of appropriate housing within communities means that some young people with disabilities live in nursing homes. Future AODA standards in housing may one day mandate better community housing supports. However, until these supports exist, nursing home staff should know how to best meet the needs of residents with disabilities. In addition, improved AODA training for long-term care staff would help them create a more welcoming environment for retired residents with disabilities.

Improved AODA Training for Long-Term Care Staff. Read full article.

Currently, many Ontarians with disabilities live in poverty. This lack of resources limits the choices people can make about where to live. Alternatively, people may prioritize housing needs, but have limited access to other resources, such as food. As a result, AODA housing standards should require improvements to housing allowances and subsidies for Ontarians with disabilities.

Improvements for Housing Allowances and Subsidies for Ontarians with Disabilities. Read full article.