Understanding Accessibility Standards for Daily Living Needs
School
Seneca College**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
EAC 594
Subject
Information Systems
Date
Dec 9, 2024
Pages
2
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Accessibility StandardsThe Accessibility standards apply to 5 key areas of daily living: 1.Customer Service2.Information and Communications3.Employment4.Transportation5.Built Environment (Design of Public Spaces)The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) became law in June 2011 andcombined Information and Communications, Employment, Transportation & Built Environment(Design of Public Spaces) standards.Information and communication standardThe Information and Communication Standard outlines how organizations will be required to create, provide and receive public information in an accessible manner and in various formats, including:OnlinePrintVerbalWithin the Seneca environment, this Standard will have a significant impact to positively change teaching methods and practices. Through this Standard and technological advancements, Seneca will endeavour to provide improvements for people with disabilities in the format and use of:Online learning systemsTextbooks and educational softwareClassroom teaching technologies and equipment1
For more information on the Information and Communication Standard, please visit the Ministry’s website Ontario Accessibility Page2