CAN-ASC-5.5 Accessible Justice: Federal Programs
Information
Designation number
CAN-ASC-5.5
Priority area
Design and delivery of programs and services
Status of the standard
Upcoming
Publication date
Estimated
August
2027
Table of contents
Technical committee members
To be established.
Areas of focus
There are common areas where persons with disabilities may face barriers related to the Design and Delivery of Accessible Programs and Services priority area. These include, but are not limited to:
- built environment including parking, doors and doorways, interior routes, waiting areas, washrooms, service desks, and self-service workstations;
- design and delivery of programs and services including program application processes and documentation requirements (e.g., requirements for identification and income verification).
- information and communication technologies including webforms and websites;
- communication other than ICT including information about program application and eligibility, physical program forms, and communication types.
- Note: This standard will not address program benefit amounts.
This standard is in development
Standard started on June 4, 2025
Public review - TBD
Publication - TBD