Implementation of accessible websites and web content
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Integration of accessibility into procurement and practice
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Set up a process for receiving and responding to feedback
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Approval: Feedback process
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Provide accessible formats and communication supports
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Ensure that all facilities are physically accessible
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Make employment practices accessible
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Establish accessible customer service policies
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Create a multi-year accessibility plan
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Approval: Multi-year Accessibility Plan
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Develop a statement of organisational commitment
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File accessibility compliance report
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Approval: Accessibility Compliance Report
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Monitor AODA compliance regularly
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Update accessibility measures and policies as necessary
Identify the requirements for AODA compliance
In this task, you will research and document the specific requirements for AODA compliance. This will involve understanding the accessibility standards and regulations that must be followed. By identifying these requirements, you will have a clear understanding of what needs to be done to achieve compliance. What potential challenges do you anticipate in identifying these requirements? How will you overcome them? Make use of online resources, government guidelines, or seek expert advice to gather the necessary information.
Gather a team for AODA compliance
In this task, you will assemble a team of individuals who will be responsible for ensuring AODA compliance within the organization. The team should include representatives from various departments or areas of expertise to ensure a comprehensive approach. Who will be the key members of this team? How will you involve other stakeholders and departments to ensure a collaborative effort? Identify and document the names and roles of the team members.
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Human Resources
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Information Technology
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Legal Department
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Marketing
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Operations
Provide necessary AODA training to the team
In this task, you will ensure that the AODA compliance team receives the necessary training to understand their roles and responsibilities. This will involve providing them with information about AODA requirements, accessibility standards, and best practices. How will you facilitate this training? Will you utilize online resources, hire external trainers, or conduct internal workshops? Document the training plan for the AODA compliance team.
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Online resources
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External trainers
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Internal workshops
Develop a plan to implement AODA requirements
In this task, you will create a plan to implement the AODA requirements throughout the organization. This plan should outline the steps, timelines, and resources required to achieve AODA compliance. How will you ensure that all relevant departments and stakeholders are involved in the implementation process? Consider the potential challenges and provide strategies to address them. Create a detailed plan that encompasses all aspects of AODA compliance.
Implementation of accessible websites and web content
In this task, you will focus on ensuring that all websites and web content adhere to accessibility standards. This includes designing and developing websites with accessibility features, such as alternative text for images and audio transcripts for video content. What strategies will you employ to ensure accessibility of websites and web content? How will you test and verify the accessibility features? Document the plan for implementing accessible websites and web content.
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Alternative text for images
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Audio transcripts for video content
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Responsive design for different devices
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Keyboard navigation support
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Color contrast compliance
Integration of accessibility into procurement and practice
In this task, you will incorporate accessibility considerations into the procurement process and daily practices of the organization. This involves ensuring that the products and services procured by the organization are accessible for all individuals. How will you integrate accessibility into the procurement process? What practices will you establish to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance? Describe the plan for integrating accessibility into procurement and practice.
Set up a process for receiving and responding to feedback
In this task, you will create a process for receiving and responding to feedback regarding accessibility. This could include feedback from employees, customers, or other stakeholders. How will you gather feedback? How will you ensure that feedback is addressed and resolved in a timely manner? Document the process for receiving and responding to feedback.
Approval: Feedback process
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Set up a process for receiving and responding to feedback
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Provide accessible formats and communication supports
In this task, you will establish methods for providing accessible formats and communication supports to individuals with disabilities. This could include providing documents in alternative formats or utilizing communication supports, such as interpreters or captioning services. How will you determine the specific accessible formats and communication supports required? How will you ensure that these supports are readily available? Describe the plan for providing accessible formats and communication supports.
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Documents in alternative formats (e.g., braille, large print)
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Sign language interpreters
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Captioning services
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Assistive technology devices
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Accessible website features (e.g., text-to-speech)
Ensure that all facilities are physically accessible
In this task, you will assess and modify the physical facilities of the organization to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This could involve making changes to entrances, washrooms, parking spaces, or other areas as required. How will you conduct the accessibility assessment? What modifications will be necessary? Document the plan for ensuring physical accessibility of all facilities.
Make employment practices accessible
In this task, you will review and modify employment practices to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This includes recruitment, hiring, and advancement processes, as well as accommodations for employees with disabilities. How will you assess the accessibility of employment practices? What modifications will be necessary? Describe the plan for making employment practices accessible.
Establish accessible customer service policies
In this task, you will create and implement customer service policies that promote accessibility and accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. This could include providing alternative communication methods, offering assistance with mobility devices, or training customer service staff on accessibility principles. How will you develop and communicate these policies? How will you ensure that all staff members are aware of and trained on the policies? Outline the plan for establishing accessible customer service policies.
Create a multi-year accessibility plan
In this task, you will develop a multi-year plan for achieving and maintaining AODA compliance. This plan should outline the milestones, strategies, and resources required to ensure ongoing accessibility within the organization. How will you establish the milestones and timelines? How will you monitor progress and make adjustments as needed? Create a comprehensive multi-year accessibility plan.
Approval: Multi-year Accessibility Plan
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Create a multi-year accessibility plan
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Develop a statement of organisational commitment
In this task, you will create a statement that reflects the organization's commitment to AODA compliance and accessibility. This statement should be clear, concise, and convey a strong commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. How will you ensure that the statement is widely communicated and understood by all stakeholders? Develop a statement of organizational commitment.
File accessibility compliance report
In this task, you will prepare and file an accessibility compliance report as required by AODA regulations. This report should outline the organization's progress, achievements, and ongoing efforts towards achieving accessibility. How will you gather the necessary data and information for the report? How will you ensure that the report is accurate and comprehensive? Describe the process for preparing and filing the accessibility compliance report.
Approval: Accessibility Compliance Report
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File accessibility compliance report
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Monitor AODA compliance regularly
In this task, you will establish a system for monitoring AODA compliance on an ongoing basis. This could involve regular audits, assessments, or tracking of key performance indicators. How will you ensure that AODA compliance is continuously monitored? How will you address any non-compliance issues that arise? Create a system for monitoring AODA compliance regularly.
Update accessibility measures and policies as necessary
In this task, you will review and update accessibility measures and policies as needed to ensure ongoing compliance with AODA requirements. This could involve incorporating new accessibility standards or best practices, modifying existing policies, or implementing additional measures. How will you stay informed about any changes or updates to accessibility requirements? How will you communicate and implement the updated measures and policies? Describe the process for updating accessibility measures and policies.
