TORONTO Coming changes to the rules governing accessible customer service in Ontario are being decried as inadequate by at least one group representing the clientele the regulations are meant to help.
They argue that changes increasing the number of workers requiring accessibility training, and expanding the number of professionals authorized to vouch for the need for a service animal, do little to directly impact the lives of people with disabilities.
CTV Kitchener
Published Monday, June 6, 2016
Kitchener-Conestoga MPP Michael Harris announced that he will introduce a private members bill, making it an offence to deny access to service animals inside public spaces, including schools.
Harris decided to introduce the legislation, after several families complained, claiming that the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, wont allow their childrens service dogs to spend the day at school.
Last Updated: June 1 2016
Article by Peter C. Straszynski
Torkin Manes LLP
The deadline for “small” private sector employers to comply with the “Employment Standard” under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) is rapidly approaching. ”
Large” organizations (50 or more employees) have already been required to comply by January 1, 2016. “Small” organizations (50 or fewer employees) only have until January 1, 2017 to comply.
