The Accessibility Award recognizes individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that have made, or are making, a significant contribution beyond the legislated requirements in improving access for persons with disabilities in one or more of the following areas:
- Built Environment: a building, interior, or outdoor space purposely designed, modified or renovated to eliminate barriers and/or enhance access for people with disabilities
- Customer Service: breaking down barriers that prevent customers with disabilities from accessing the services they need. Barriers include physical/architectural, technological, information or communication, organizational and attitudinal
- Education: identifying and removing barriers to student participation in learning at all levels from kindergarten to post-secondary and adult education
- Employment: employers making their workplace practices accessible to potential or current workers with disabilities
- Information and Communication: creating, providing, and receiving information and communications that people with disabilities can access. Accessible information and communication (both on-line and paper-based) provide all people an equal chance to learn and be active in their communities
- Transportation: includes conventional and specialized