Small Business Week Workshop - Accessibility Standards

The Muskoka Small Business Centre and the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce are hosting an Accessibility Standards Workshop on Thurs. Oct. 20th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Town of Bracebridge Council Chambers.

Workshop Details

Starting January 1st, 2012, all business must be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This workshop will help business owners understand the requirements of the AODA and how it will affect their day to day operations.


This workshop will cover the following topics:

• An overview of the AODA— an emphasis will be placed on customer service; structural changes are not a part of the upcoming deadline
• What is considered a disability?
• What barriers exist that might prevent a person with a disability from accessing your services?
• A detailed examination of the Policies and Procedures template that can be modified for your business needs
• Questions and Answers

Conducted by: Steve Abouldahab, Certified AODA Advisor

Pre-registration and advance payment Required. Maximum 25 People.

Register Early! Registration Fee $10

To register: contact the Muskoka Small Business Centre 705-646-9021 or info@muskokasmallbusiness.ca.