Summary and Certificate

Congratulations on completing the Accessible Information and Communication Standard training module!

You are now equipped to identify, remove and prevent accessibility barriers that exist digitally, in-print or through interaction with technology or people.

We hope this module has inspired you to become an accessible information and communication champion in your organization. Your accessibility learning journey does not end here. Encourage others to learn more about accessibility and to consider the ways in which Manitobans interact with or access information provided on your organizational website, and by developing measures, policies and practices and providing barrier-free information and communication.

As a summary of learnings, the Accessible Information and Communication Standard:

1. builds on existing requirements of Manitoba's Human Rights Code (opens in new tab)
2. helps organizations identify, reduce and remove barriers for website users and members of the public trying to access information or contact them
3. adopts globally recognized web content accessibility guidelines as a minimum requirement
4. applies to all organizations in Manitoba with one or more employees
5. there are different timelines for organizations to meet the standard