''The Accessibility for Manitobans Act'' was created by the Manitoba Government and has been in effect since December 5, 2013. The purpose of the legislation is to prevent and remove barriers that affect persons with disabilities. It will be implemented through the introduction of five standards: customer service, information and communication, transportation, employment and the built environment.
The ''Accessibility Standard for Customer Service'' came into effect November 1, 2015.
The ''Accessibility Standard for Employment'' came into effect May 1, 2019.
The ''Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication'' came into effect May 1, 2022.
See also
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Ontarians with Disabilities Act
The ''Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005'' (AODA) is a statute enacted in 2005 by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada. Its purpose is to improve accessibility standards for Ontarians with physical and mental disabil ...
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Nova Scotia Accessibility Act'' for the corresponding Nova Scotia legislation.
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Accessible British Columbia Act'' for the corresponding British Columbia legislation.
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Accessible Canada Act
The ''Accessible Canada Act'' (french: Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité, long title: ''An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada'', ''Loi visant à assurer un Canada sans obstacles'') (ACA) builds on the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'', focusi ...
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Disability Discrimination Act for the corresponding UK legislation.
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for the corresponding American legislation.
External links
Text of the Accessibility for Manitobans ActThe Accessibility for Manitobans Act - Official Site
2013 in Canadian law
Disability legislation
Disability law in Canada
Manitoba law
Anti-discrimination law in Canada
2013 in Manitoba
Manitoba provincial legislation
Disability in Canada