Accessibility Compliance Secretariat
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) is provincial law, with accessibility standards acting as regulations under law. As each accessibility standard is introduced, there are new requirements and deadlines for affected employers, organizations and businesses.
Manitoba’s Accessibility Compliance Secretariat makes sure that the private, non profit and public sectors are following the law. Some accessibility requirements are different across sectors and by the size of an organization.
An accessibility compliance framework (PDF) describes the different steps in the compliance process. The first step focuses on helping organizations meet requirements. To do this, the secretariat works with partners in the public, non-profit and private sectors to inform organizations about the legislation, share practical tools and resources.
The secretariat receives complaints from the public about organizations that may not be meeting the legal requirements under the act. Each complaint is reviewed by staff the information gathered determines what action the secretariat will take.
- Learn more about Complaints Procedures (PDF).
Audits and inspections are also a part of the secretariat’s work. When an organization demonstrates willful noncompliance with the requirements in The Accessibility for Manitobans Act or its regulations, they may be subject to sanctions. An order and/or administrative penalty may be issued to enforce the law.