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Accessibility Legislation

It is important to be informed about accessibility legislation so you can ensure that your library follows the legal requirements of Canada and your province (where applicable). It is also crucial to ensure that your library is inclusive and welcoming to all. By familiarizing yourselves with these laws, you can make informed decisions to ensure accessibility in your facilities, services, and resources.

Let’s embrace this opportunity to create a more inclusive environment for your community members with disabilities!

Overview

The total time to complete this learning path is approximately 30 minutes.

By the end of this learning path, you will understand an overview of current Canadian legislation and how it applies to organizations.

Learning Path

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Step 1: Getting Started

Let’s learn about Canadian Accessibility Legislation, both federally and provincially!

The total time to complete this section is 30 minutes.

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Step 2: Explore Learning Paths

To help you comply with federal and provincial accessibility legislation, let’s check out the other Accessible Libraries Learning Paths! 

The total time to complete this section is up to you, depending on what learning path you choose to follow next.

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Step 3: Explore Supporting Resources

Now that you have read the Accessibility Legislation summaries, let’s explore the bills and other supporting resources that will help you comply.

The total time to complete this section is up to you!

Getting Started with Accessibility Legislation

Let’s learn about Canadian Accessibility Legislation, both federally and provincially!

The approximate time to complete this section is 30 minutes.

  • Legislation Summaries: In this resource, we summarize existing and, when possible, upcoming accessibility legislation in Canada. To meet legislative requirements, creating an accessible space and providing accessible services must be prioritized (20 minutes).

Explore Accessible Libraries Learning Paths

Let’s check out the other Accessible Libraries Learning Paths to help you follow the federal and your provincial accessibility legislation!

Explore Supporting Resources

Now that you have read the Accessibility Legislation summaries let’s explore the bills and other supporting resources that will help you comply with any applicable laws.

The total time to complete this section is up to you!