How we can help
The Accessible Canada Act is a federal law that aims to find, remove and prevent barriers facing people with disabilities. The Act applies to the federal government and to organizations regulated by the federal government.
About us
The Accessibility Commissioner enforces (checks if organizations are following) the Accessible Canada Act and the Accessible Canada Regulations. They will also deal with certain accessibility complaints.
The Accessibility Commissioner is a member of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Commission's Accessibility Unit supports their work.
Tools for regulated entities
We are creating tools to help organizations (regulated entities) meet their obligations under the Accessible Canada Act and the Accessible Canada Regulations. These tools will be available on our website.
Check out these other resources about the Act and about accessibility.
Contact us
If you cannot find answers to your questions on our website, you can contact us by:
- Phone: 613-995-1151
Toll Free: 1-888-214-1090
TTY: 1-888-643-3304
VRS: We accept video relay service calls made through Canada VRS. Fax: 613-996-9661
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) - Email
Info.Com@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca
Legal disclaimer
The information on this website is not legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should speak with a lawyer.
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