Accessibility for Manitobans Act
Who is Required to have an Accessibility Plan:
In Manitoba, all employers - public, private, and non-profit - are required to comply with accessibility legislation under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).
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All Private Sector and Non-Profit Employers are to have had a plan in place since May 25, 2025. This includes all shops, restaurants, hotels, professional services, charities, unions, community organizations, and places of worship that employ at least 1 person.
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Public Sector Employers have been legislated to have an Accessibility Plan in place since the AMA came into effect and the plans must have been updated every 2 years to comply with all enacted accessibility standards.
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Legal Requirements for Accessibility Plans
Plan Content​
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A report on measures taken to identify, prevent, and remove barriers​
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A timeline and strategy to identify, remove, and prevent future barriers
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A review process for policies, programs, practices, services, and proposed by-laws
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Consultation
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Plans must be developed in consultation with persons disabled by barriers or their representative organizations
Public Availability
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Plans must be made available to the public upon request
Review & Update
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Plans must be reviewed and updated every two years to ensure ongoing compliance and relevance.
Joint Accessibility Plan
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Two or more smaller municipalities may share a joint Accessibility Plan with consent from the AMA representative
Compliance & Enforcement
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The Accessibility Compliance Secretariat oversees compliance and enforcement