The Accessibility for Manitobans Act became law in December 2013, making Manitoba the second province, after Ontario, to introduce accessibility legislation.
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act affects all Manitobans. It provides a process to remove barriers for people with disabilities and includes those who can identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility.
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act consists of five standard building blocks for making real, measurable and effective changes to accessibility. Each standard outlines specific requirements and timelines for organizations that have a responsibility to comply with The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
In developing the standards, the Manitoba government is working with representatives from the disability community, as well as the public and private sectors. The Manitoba government is committed to achieving significant accessibility progress in the first 10 years.
Manitoba Laws and The
Accessibility for Manitobans Act
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act became law in December 2013. This landmark legislation provided a process to remove barriers affecting people with disabilities and many other citizens. The Manitoba government is committed to achieving significant accessibility through the full implementation of the act.
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act affects all Manitobans – people who confront barriers every day, as well as those in a position to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility. To develop accessibility standards, the Manitoba government works with representatives from the disability community, as well as the public and private sectors.
Accessibility standards are building blocks for making real, measurable, and effective changes to accessibility. Each standard outlines specific requirements and timelines for organizations that have a responsibility to comply with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
Legal disclaimer: The above information is not legal advice. It aims to assist organizations to meet the requirements under Manitoba’s Accessible Employment Standard. The information provided does not replace the content of the Accessible Employment Standard Regulation or The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. If there is any conflict between this resource and the regulation or the act, the latter two shall prevail.
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