Commitment to Accessibility

The Ontario Government plans to make the province fully accessible by 2025. It has introduced a phased-in approach to the implementation of new provisions under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. According to a Regulation that came into force on January 01, 2008, the first standard that OTF and other public sector organizations must meet by January 01, 2010 is the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service. Other standards that are being phased in over time include Employment, Built Environment, Transportation, and Information and Communications.

The core principles of the Act - independence, dignity, integration, equality of opportunity for people with disabilities - are aligned with the core values of the Foundation. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is committed to promoting a healthy work environment where employees can participate fully in all aspects of their job. We offer a barrier- free workplace that is accessible to all employees, stakeholders and clients with disabilities.

The Foundation has a comprehensive Accessibility Policy and a range of accessibility services and support for people with disabilities.