The journey of an accessibility standard
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The journey of an accessibility standard
1. Identify priority
Identify which areas are most important to Canadians for improving accessibility.
2. Technical committee
Establish a technical committee of 12 to 18 members with lived and professional experience. This group will develop the standard.
3. Research
The committee identifies where persons with disabilities face barriers related to its priority. A draft standard is prepared.
4. Public feedback
Share the draft standard online. Canadians have 60 days to provide feedback.
5. Review
The committee reviews the standard based on public feedback.
6. Publish
Publish a final version of the standard online. The standard is now available for public use.
7. Recommend
Submit the standard to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion for adoption into regulation.
8. Adopt
The Minister considers making the standard mandatory by adopting it into regulation. Standards can only be enforced if they become regulation.