Accessibility Standards Canada

The Departmental Plan for 2025-2026 outlines Accessibility Standards Canada's strategic direction to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility. Key focus areas include developing and revising accessibility standards in priority areas, conducting research to inform these standards, engaging diverse stakeholders including disability organizations and Indigenous communities, and making best practices publicly available. The plan aims to foster a cultural shift towards an inclusive and equitable Canada where accessibility is a default, ensuring justice and human rights for people with disabilities.

The Departmental Plan for Accessibility Standards Canada from 2024 to 2025 outlines the organization's commitment to achieving a barrier-free Canada by 2040. Key areas of focus include developing and revising accessibility standards, promoting research to inform future standards, and providing information and services related to accessibility. The plan emphasizes collaboration with various levels of government, private sector entities, and disability organizations to ensure the standards are effectively implemented and harmonized across the country. It also highlights the importance of engaging with people with disabilities and equity-seeking groups to create inclusive and equitable standards.

The Roadmap to 2040 outlines Accessibility Standards Canada's plan to develop world-class accessibility standards and position itself as a leader and influencer in creating a barrier-free Canada by 2040. It focuses on priority areas such as employment, the built environment, and information and communication technologies. The plan includes conducting research, collaborating with regulators and other organizations, and fostering a culture shift to promote inclusion and accessibility across the country.

The accessibility plan outlines Accessibility Standards Canada's commitment to creating a barrier-free Canada by 2040. It focuses on enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, ensuring accessibility of the built environment and information and communication technologies, promoting accessible communication practices, integrating accessibility into procurement processes, and delivering accessible programs and services. The plan includes specific actions to address identified barriers and promote inclusion in all aspects of the organization's work.