Global Accessibility

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In response to the growing number of individuals who are blind or visually impaired around the world, governments have begun to institute accessibility legislation and standards to ensure the right to access and inclusion for their citizens. This leadership by governments both domestically and internationally is designed to remove barriers and ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Accessibil-IT understands there are unique differences between domestic and the multitude of international global accessibility legislation. Our knowledge is critical for providing fully accessible and compliant communications to your target audience at home or abroad.

Ontario

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In 2005 the Government of Ontario committed to making the Province fully accessible to all of its citizens by 2025.

To learn more about the individual sections of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) select the Ontario button.

Ontario

Canada

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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the
right to equal access without discrimination based on mental or physical disability.

To learn more about the Canadian Federal accessibility initiatives and legislation, select the Canada button.

Canada

United States

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Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act requires all communications and technology issued by the Federal
government to be accessible.

To learn more about how the U.S. government mandates accessibility, select the United States button.

United States

International

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The United Nations has declared that accessibility is an inalienable right for people with disabilities around the world.

The European Union and many other nations have developed their own accessibility legislation. Select the International button to learn more.

International