The principle of “Nothing without us” is at the core of Accessibility Standards Canada’s mandate. Accessibility Standards Canada is launching its first public consultation. It focuses on priorities for engagement, accessibility standards and research from 2020 to 2022.
Objective
The feedback obtained from this consultation will enable Accessibility Standards Canada to determine:
1. How to engage with Canadians
2. The research priorities for its next call for proposals
3. The priorities for the development of upcoming accessibility standards
The organization looks to draw from the experience and expertise of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, Indigenous peoples, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, technical experts, as well as members of the industry and the public. This process will help Accessibility Standards Canada to align with Canadians’ most pressing accessibility priorities.
How to participate
Canadians can share their views and ideas during this consultation online, by mail, by e-mail, in American Sign Language or Langue des signes québécoise. Anyone interested in participating can provide feedback. The consultation will close on September 25, 2020.
