The Accessibility for Manitobans Act
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 for Manitobans Act | |
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| Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
| Enacted by | Legislative Assembly of Manitoba |
| Commenced | 5 December 2013 |
The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service came into effect November 1, 2015.
The Accessibility Standard for Employment came into effect May 1, 2019.
See also
- Ontarians with Disabilities Act for the corresponding Ontario legislation.
- Nova Scotia Accessibility Act for the corresponding Nova Scotia legislation.
- Accessible Canada Act
- Disability Discrimination Act for the corresponding UK legislation.
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for the corresponding American legislation.
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