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Amplifying Accessibility in the Public Service

 

The Accessible Canada Act requires all federally regulated organizations to identify, prevent, and remove barriers faced by persons with disabilities.

Did you know that…

 
  • The GC is the largest employer and service provider in Canada
  • More than 230,000 employees work in the Government of Canada’s Core Public Administration (2022)
  • More than 14,000 of these employees self-identify as a person with a disability
  • Federal departments, agencies and crown corporations published their first accessibility plans in December 2022 and will be publishing their first accessibility progress report in December 2023

Highlights from Accessibility Plans:

 
  • Accessibility plans include commitments to improve the recruitment, retention, and promotion of persons with disabilities.
  • The GC Workplace Accessibility Passport was identified as an important tool to streamline and simplify the workplace accommodations process for persons with disabilities.
  • Many departments and agencies are taking action to support more inclusive cultures through accessibility training, awareness events, and by enhancing support for employee networks.

How can you help advance accessibility

 

Do you work in accessibility in the public service?

 

Learn More: Summary of the Accessible Canada Act