Resources for Churches AODA

The Basics for Your Church

Phase 1 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Customer Service Standard, came into force for the private and non-profit sectors (including churches) on January 1, 2012. Thanks to the work of the Safe Church Committee at Community CRC of Kitchener we provide these resources to you.

• Participant Feedback Form solicits input from participants in church programming about accessibility of programs and services.
• AODA Service Standard Quiz can be used to make sure that church staff understand the AODA Customer Service Standard.
• Church Accessibility Seminar trains staff and volunteers in making the church accessible and welcoming.
• Disruption of Service Notification can be used to alert those involved in church programs of disruptions in accessibility.

For more information

Making Ontario Accessible: On this website the Ministry of Community and Social Services has assembled many resources for organizations to implement the AODA including what is required and how to implement Phase 1.