Accessibility Standards Canada employment standard

The Accessibility Standards Canada Employment Standard sets out the essential requirements that organizations must adopt to create inclusive and accessible employment systems. It offers clear guidance on the roles, policies, and practices needed to support workers with disabilities and promote workplace equity.

This Standard envisions a work environment that is accessible, inclusive, barrier-free, and discrimination-free for all workers, including  persons with disabilities. This Standard will help organizations become disability confident. Disability confidence involves becoming comfortable and competent in managing a workforce that includes workers with disabilities.