{"id":454,"date":"2025-06-06T15:32:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=454"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T19:01:40","slug":"human-rights-code","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Working Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"mb-4\">Working Together \u2013 The Code and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)<\/h3>\n<h4>Course Description<\/h4>\n<p>Understanding how <strong>human rights and accessibility legislation<\/strong> work together is essential for building inclusive workplaces in Ontario. <em>Working Together \u2013 The Code and the AODA<\/em> is a <strong>mandatory e-learning course<\/strong> developed by the <strong>Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)<\/strong>. It explains the vital relationship between the <strong>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/strong> and the <strong>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)<\/strong>, demonstrating how both laws support accessibility, equity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Through real-life scenarios and plain-language instruction, learners will explore how to fulfill their legal obligations and foster respectful, accessible environments. The course is delivered via <strong>Merit Ontario\u2019s Learning Management System<\/strong> under formal collaboration with the OHRC. The content remains the intellectual property of the OHRC.<\/p>\n<h4>Prerequisites<\/h4>\n<p>Learners must complete <strong>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) \u2013 Basic<\/strong> before beginning this course.<\/p>\n<h4>Who should take this course<\/h4>\n<p>This course is recommended for individuals in both public and private sectors who want to improve their understanding of accessibility and human rights. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employees, volunteers, and board members of Ontario organizations<\/li>\n<li>Front-line staff and management teams<\/li>\n<li>HR professionals, accessibility coordinators, and program administrators<\/li>\n<li>Educators, service providers, and policymakers<\/li>\n<li>Anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of human rights and accessibility obligations in Ontario<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who must comply<\/h4>\n<p>Under Ontario law<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/strong> applies to <strong>all individuals and organizations<\/strong> in the province and takes legal priority over other legislation, including the AODA.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>AODA<\/strong> applies to <strong>public, private, and non-profit sector organizations<\/strong>, setting mandatory standards for accessibility in employment, customer service, information, and communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Organizations and their representatives are required to comply with both laws. Understanding their <strong>intersection<\/strong> is essential when accommodating individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n<h4>Course Content<\/h4>\n<p>This course explores key legal concepts and best practices, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the <strong>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/strong> and the <strong>AODA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Understanding the <strong>legal primacy<\/strong> of the Code over the AODA<\/li>\n<li>Definitions of <strong>disability<\/strong>, <strong>discrimination<\/strong>, and <strong>accommodation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Responsibilities of <strong>employers<\/strong>, <strong>service providers<\/strong>, and <strong>organizations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scenarios showing inclusive, rights-based responses in practice<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>duty to accommodate<\/strong>, including the principles of <strong>dignity<\/strong>, <strong>individualization<\/strong>, and <strong>inclusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Best practices for <strong>compliance<\/strong> and <strong>accessible service delivery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Course Objectives<\/h4>\n<p>By the end of this course, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the relationship between the <strong>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/strong> and the <strong>AODA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recognize the <strong>legal primacy<\/strong> of the Human Rights Code<\/li>\n<li>Define key terms such as <strong>disability<\/strong>, <strong>discrimination<\/strong>, and <strong>accommodation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Identify legal responsibilities related to accommodating individuals with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Apply human rights principles to real-world scenarios in workplaces and service settings<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of inclusive practices that align with both the Code and AODA standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Delivery Mode<\/h4>\n<p>Self-directed online learning with 24\/7 access through a personalized learner account on a user-friendly LMS.<\/p>\n<h4>Platforms<\/h4>\n<p>The course is accessible on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laptops, desktops, and mobile devices<\/li>\n<li>All major browsers<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Brightspace Pulse App<\/strong> (available via the App Store and Google Play)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Assessment<\/h4>\n<p>To receive a certificate of completion, learners must achieve a <strong>minimum score of 80%<\/strong> on the final assessment.<\/p>\n<h4>Certification<\/h4>\n<p>Upon successful completion, a <strong>digital Certificate of Completion<\/strong> will be automatically stored in the LMS. A downloadable and printable <strong>PDF version<\/strong> is also available.<\/p>\n<h4>Duration<\/h4>\n<p>Approximately <strong>15\u201330 minutes<\/strong><\/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 how Ontario\u2019s Human Rights Code and AODA work together to create inclusive, accessible workplaces in this short course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":456,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-454","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>Working Together - Merit Ontario for Training<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how Ontario\u2019s Human Rights Code and AODA work together in this required training for inclusive, accessible workplaces.\" \/>\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\/human-rights-code\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Working Together - Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how Ontario\u2019s Human Rights Code and AODA work together in this required training for inclusive, accessible workplaces.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Merit Ontario for Training\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-25T19:01:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/HumanRightsCode.edit_.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"632\" \/>\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\/human-rights-code\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/\",\"name\":\"Working Together - Merit Ontario for Training\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/HumanRightsCode.edit_.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-06T15:32:48+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-25T19:01:40+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn how Ontario\u2019s Human Rights Code and AODA work together in this required training for inclusive, accessible workplaces.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/courses\/human-rights-code\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/HumanRightsCode.edit_.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.meritontario.com\/training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/HumanRightsCode.edit_.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":632,\"caption\":\"Diversity And Inclusion At Workplace. 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