{"id":451,"date":"2025-06-06T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=451"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T19:01:08","slug":"aoda-training-for-employees","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) &#8211; Basic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Course Description<\/h4>\n<p>Creating an inclusive and accessible environment isn&#8217;t just the right thing to do \u2014 it&#8217;s the law. This eLearning course provides a clear, comprehensive understanding of the <strong>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)<\/strong> and its core requirements.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll explore the fundamental principles of accessibility, learn how to implement the AODA standards in your workplace, and understand your responsibilities in creating a more inclusive community. By applying what you learn, you\u2019ll help break down barriers and improve experiences for individuals with disabilities, both within your organization and beyond.<\/p>\n<h4>Who should take this course<\/h4>\n<p>Under the AODA (2005), since <strong>January 1, 2012<\/strong>, all obligated organizations are required to ensure that training is provided on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The AODA accessibility standards<\/li>\n<li>The Ontario Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This course is essential for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All employees and volunteers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy developers<\/strong> within your organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service providers<\/strong> who offer goods, services, or facilities to customers on behalf of your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who must comply<\/h4>\n<p>All organizations that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide goods, services, or facilities directly to the public or other businesses<\/li>\n<li>Employ <strong>one or more people<\/strong> in Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your organization falls into these categories, AODA compliance \u2014 and this training \u2014 is mandatory.<\/p>\n<h4>Course Content<\/h4>\n<p>This <strong>AODA Basic Training Course<\/strong> includes in-depth modules on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding AODA and its purpose<\/li>\n<li>The Customer Service Standard<\/li>\n<li>The Information and Communication Standard<\/li>\n<li>AODA compliance reporting deadlines<\/li>\n<li>How to file a complaint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each section offers practical examples and insights to help learners apply the standards effectively in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n<h4>Course Objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By the end of this course, learners will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Explain key accessibility principles<\/strong> and understand the importance of inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify and describe barriers<\/strong> to accessibility within an organization, including physical, attitudinal, and communication barriers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understand the concept of accommodation<\/strong> and its role in providing reasonable support for people with disabilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrate inclusive customer service skills<\/strong>, including communication techniques and assistance strategies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Describe AODA reporting obligations<\/strong> and understand how and when to submit compliance reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Delivery Mode<\/h4>\n<p>Self-directed online study, available 24\/7 through an individual learner account on a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS).<\/p>\n<h4>Platforms<\/h4>\n<p>This course is accessible across all devices \u2014 laptops, desktops, and mobiles \u2014 using any web browser or the <strong>Brightspace Pulse App<\/strong> (available on the App Store and Google Play).<\/p>\n<h4>Assessment<\/h4>\n<p>A <strong>minimum score of 80%<\/strong> on the final assessment is required to receive your certificate of completion.<\/p>\n<h4>Certification<\/h4>\n<p>Learners will receive a <strong>digital Certificate of Completion<\/strong> stored within the LMS. A PDF version is also available to download and print for your records.<\/p>\n<h4>Duration<\/h4>\n<p>Approximately <strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Prerequisites<\/h4>\n<p>There are <strong>no prerequisites<\/strong> for this course. It is open to all learners and required for many.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/participant-enrollment\/\">Enroll Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn AODA standards, accessibility principles, and inclusion practices in this 60-min training for Ontario employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":452,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-451","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-public-courses"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Basic - Merit Ontario for Training<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Complete your AODA training for employees and learn how to support accessibility, inclusion, and compliance in the workplace.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Basic - Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Complete your AODA training for employees and learn how to support accessibility, inclusion, and compliance in the workplace.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-25T19:01:08+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_611339747.edit_.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"403\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/\",\"name\":\"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Basic - Merit Ontario for Training\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_611339747.edit_.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-06T15:21:06+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-25T19:01:08+00:00\",\"description\":\"Complete your AODA training for employees and learn how to support accessibility, inclusion, and compliance in the workplace.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_611339747.edit_.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_611339747.edit_.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":403,\"caption\":\"AODA-training-for-employees\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/aoda-training-for-employees\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Courses\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) &#8211; 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