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Tuesday, December 3, 12 to 1 p.m. ET, Zoom

Effective communication is inclusive communication. With the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) coming into full effect on January 1, 2025, now is the time for us to act. As professional communicators, ensuring that your messages reach everyone, regardless of ability, is a legal obligation and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This 60-minute session will explore practical ways to integrate accessibility into your communications strategies, from accessible design and content creation to digital media and public relations practices.

You’ll leave equipped with tools and insights to ensure your messages resonate with every audience, enhancing engagement, trust, and brand loyalty.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core principles of AODA and how they apply to communications strategies.
• Learn practical tips for making written, visual, and digital content accessible.
• Identify common accessibility barriers in communications and best practices to overcome them.
• Gain confidence in using accessibility tools and resources to meet compliance requirements.
• Discover how accessible communications create more inclusive, engaged, and loyal audiences.

• $15: IABC/Toronto members ($16.95 with HST)

• $30: Non-members ($33.90 with HST)