Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT)

The Government of Canada (GC) envisions a public service that is a world leader in barrier-free, inclusive workplaces and services. The Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) program makes this vision a reality by:

• supporting departments that offer programs and services to Canadians
• building accessible workplaces with equal opportunities for all employees

AAACT’s services and solutions help the public service to serve all Canadians, including those with disabilities. It promotes inclusive design and digital accessibility by helping organizations build accessibility into products, services and content from the start. It also offers a variety of training sessions to empower everyone with the knowledge and tools to help integrate accessibility into their digital projects.

For public servants with disabilities, AAACT offers personalized support through informal consultations, tailored job accommodation recommendations and adaptive solutions, such as customized hardware and software. Its services are for both short-term and long-term employees. AAACT provides support and ongoing collaboration to ensure seamless integration of adaptive technologies as quickly as possible.

Who should contact AAACT?

Reach out if you are:

• an employee with a disability who needs adaptive tools or services, advice on best practices, or resources to access workplace technology
• a manager addressing workplace barriers for an employee with a disability, seeking advice on best practices, or looking for resources to access workplace technology
• a human resources professional supporting programs with hiring processes—AAACT will help you tap into the underrepresented talents of people with disabilities
• an IT professional who needs to learn how to support adaptive computer technology—AAACT can help you integrate the adaptive computer technology tools into the users’ technical environment and troubleshoot issues
• a business owner/technical authority or a procurement professional who needs to identify if accessibility is addressed in procurements
• a government organization looking to support its employees through training, workshops, skills development, mentoring or sessions on topics such as creating accessible digital content and documents

Learn more

To learn more about AAACT’s services for employees, management and digital accessibility, please visit How can AAACT help you?.