The Need for Legislation

The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) (opens in a new tab) was enacted in 2013. The AMA has two main goals:

• Goal 1: identify, prevent and remove accessibility barriers to participation
• Goal 2: make progress towards achieving accessibility in Manitoba

Manitoba’s efforts will focus on awareness-raising, education and training obligated organizations to fulfill the requirements set out in the law. Like other laws, the AMA also sets out compliance and enforcement measures, including inspections, orders to comply and monetary penalties for non-compliant organizations.