Accessible Services for People with Disabilities

All content on the Legal Aid Ontario website is available in alternative formats. Requests can be made to info@lao.on.ca.

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) strives to provide services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of our clients. We are committed to giving all clients equal access our services. LAO has made every effort to ensure that its website meets or exceeds web accessibility standards.

Initiatives and documentation

Policy statement

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is committed to ensuring a proactive approach with respect to accessibility by developing and implementing accessibility policies and procedures in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. This Accessibility Policy sets out the policies and procedures that LAO has put in place to promote the core principles of dignity, independence, inclusion, integration, responsiveness and equality of opportunity for persons with disabilities.

Accessibility roadmap

The accessibility roadmap outlines all ongoing projects at LAO to improve accessibility services for Ontarians. Information will be updated regularly as projects advance.

Feedback process

General feedback about Legal Aid Ontario’s accessibility process can be provided at any time through our online form or other communications methods.

Notice of accessibility interruption

Occasionally, some LAO services may be temporarily unavailable due to electrical outages or network issues. In these circumstances, LAO will post information on alternative ways to services on its homepage and through the Legal Aid Ontario Twitter account.