VO: Ontario has launched a faster, more convenient way to file your Accessibility Compliance Report.
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VO: Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), organizations must confirm that they meet accessibility standards. Filing a report is a legal requirement.
[Filing an Accessibility Compliance Report is a legal requirement under the AODA]
VO: Who needs to file?
– Businesses and non-profits with 20+ employees must file every three years
– Designated public sector organizations must file every two years
– The Ontario Public Service and Legislative Assembly must file every year
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VO: The new Accessibility Compliance Reporting Portal makes it faster and easier to file your report online.
Now you can:
– create an account
– set up and update your organization’s profile or start your accessibility compliance report
– save your progress and return later
– review, edit and submit your report all in one place
You can also:
– access past reports
– print reports
[Visuals of the portal showing account creation, profile setup, form submission, save button, saved submissions, previous reports dropdown, and print feature]
VO: The portal takes you through all these tasks with a step-by-step guide.
If you need additional help, you can check the FAQs or click ‘Contact us’.
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VO: By filing your report, you're not just meeting legal requirements—you’re also helping to make Ontario more accessible for all clients, customers and employees.
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VO: Get started today at accessibilityreporting.ontario.ca
[accessibilityreporting.ontario.ca]
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