The association provides forums in which members can exchange ideas, develop skills through educational programs and create a public awareness around the profession of event planners.
Featuring Colin McCarthy, Accessibility Professionals of Ontario
Friday February 3 2012
7:30 - 9:30 am
CN Tower - 301 Front Street West
Ontario’s Accessibility Standards for Customer Service is now law. Every business and organization operating in Ontario who provides goods or services to the public or third parties that have as least one employee must comply with this standard by January 1, 2012. As an Independent Meeting Planner operating a business in Ontario, this legislation impacts you! It’s also important that you know the legislation requirements, not only for your own business but also as part of the services you offer to clients and participants attending your events.
Colin McCarthy, Founder of Accessibility Professionals of Ontario will provide you with an overview of the legislation and share what your requirements are as a business owner under the standard and dispel the myths surrounding the Act. He will share why the act came into place, how to become compliant in a cost effective manner, and how this legislation can be used to increase your bottom line.
Schedule of Events:
7:30 - 8:00 am Breakfast and Networking
8:00 - 9:00 am Presentation
9:00 - 9:30 am Site Visit
CanSPEP Planner Member $20 (plus HST)
Non-Member Planner $25 (plus HST)
HST # 867291528RT0001
ONLINE: Register online by clicking HERE
BY MAIL: Print the invoice generated by the online registration above
and mail with payment to 312 Oakwood Court, Newmarket ON L3Y 3C8
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be issued only if cancellation is received by 9:00 am, 3 business days prior to the meeting date. Registered no shows and later cancellations will be invoiced in full.
Colin McCarthy founded Accessibility Professionals of Ontario in 2009 after spending the better part of the decade in corporate training with Durham College. Colin realized that when this legislation was enacted into law, there would be a need for business owners and organizations to understand not just the needs of the disabled, but the needs of business. As a former franchise owner in the fast food industry and a sales manager for a major automotive manufacturer, Colin knows the challenges faced by businesses trying to comply with an exurbanite amount of legislation.
In 1977 Colin lost his leg to cancer and, as a person living with a disability Colin not only knows the importance gaining access to a very large and growing market, he also knows how to do it. Colin and his team at Accessibility Professionals of Ontario are committed to assist Ontario businesses become compliant with this new legislation, and also demonstrate how this legislation can work for them!
For more information, check out www.accesspros.ca