Canadians with disabilities make up the largest potential market of consumers, clients, employees and homeowners, with an annual buying power of $25 billion.

With 2017 underway, Ontario-based companies must now enact specific AODA requirements to ensure accessibility for employees and customers.

This video report looks at accessibility standards in commercial facilities, from both legislative and design perspectives. Commentators: Quadrangle Architects' Jesse Klimitz and Optimal Performance Consultants' Jane Sleeth.

Timelines to implement standards for integrated accessibility regulation (IAR), which encompass accessibility standards in three areas (information and communication, employment and transportation), have been set.