Accessible Canada Act & Survey

Accessible Canada Act received royal assent last Friday:

https://www.parl.ca/LegisInfo/BillDetails.aspx?billId=9990870&Language=E

 

Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Accessibility Secretariat has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct a survey measuring Canadians’ awareness and experiences with accessibility and disability issues. The results of the survey will be used to help shape future federal accessibility policy.

Survey submissions accepted until July 5th,

online survey

  • You can schedule a telephone interview by calling the following toll-free number: 1-866-875-5470. You will be prompted to leave a message describing when you would like to be called by an interviewer.
  • You can use your VRS, IP relay or TTY service to call the toll-free number: 1-866-875-5470 to schedule a telephone interview. When you are prompted to leave a message, please include your VRS, IP relay or TTY contact number, preferred language and time you would like to be called by an interviewer.
  • You can also email discussions@quorusconsulting.com to request a VRS, IP relay or TTY interview. In your email please include the following information:

o   If requesting VRS, your preferred language (ASL or LSQ) and your VRS contact number.

o   If requesting IP relay or TTY, your preferred language and service contact number.