Simplify this summary of suggestions in point form: Suggestions Summary

Simplify contracts and documentation to make them more accessible and less overwhelming. (0101, 0104, 0114)
Balancing legislative obligations and accessibility requirements in government procurement (0105)
Clarify language, requirements and provide clear accessible policy and guidelines to ensure suppliers know exactly what is expected of them. (0105, 0106, 0107, 0112, 0114, 0115)
Provide public declarations or notices stating that there is no discrimination, reassuring suppliers of equal opportunities. (0116)
Defining categories of people with disabilities and training others not to be biased (0116)
Implement a liquid documentation process that allows smaller businesses to compete. (0117)
Improving timelines and making requirements easier to write (0106).
- Creating clearer feedback processes for barriers to participation (0104)


- Involving persons with disabilities in the organization and seeking executive support (0117)
- Focusing on accessibility beyond AODA and understanding its impact on procurement (0118)
- Providing training and education on accessibility to all employees (0102)
- Increasing involvement and engagement with client groups and stakeholders earlier (0104)
- Reviewing policies and revising processes to identify accessibility connections (0105)
- Balancing empowerment of business teams and involvement of procurement advisors (0106)
- Improving visibility and databases for better supply chain management (0118)
- Investing in systems and technology for more efficient procurement (0118)
- Encouraging industry readiness and support for new innovations and pilots (0111)
- Improving turnaround times and speed of the sourcing process (0114, 0115)
- Making the procurement process more user-friendly and aligned (0115)
- Addressing technological barriers and investing in company infrastructure (0117, 0120)
- Implementing a docu-sign function for easier signing of documents (0128)



- ESG requirements should be included in every RFP to ensure consideration (0114)
- Improving the website and communication about procurement can help remove barriers (0118)
- Thresholds for procurement should be increased to better match the city’s spending (0119)
- Building relationships with small businesses and allowing for vendor networks can be beneficial (0122)
- Identifying barriers and providing support and guidance to potential vendors can help increase participation (0104)

- Ongoing outreach and engagement can encourage businesses to participate (0108)
- Simplifying the tendering process and highlighting diverse suppliers can improve accessibility (0113)
- Publicly posting RFPs and being open to feedback can attract more suppliers (0114)
- Improving the user experience for external suppliers is important (0115)
- Unconscious ableism and outdated policies and attitudes need to be addressed (0117)
- Marketing and encouragement can help overcome perceived obstacles (0119)
- Consulting with suppliers for user-friendly platforms is important (0120)
- Technology, awareness, and knowledge can promote disability inclusion in procurement (0121)
- Limited resources can hinder improvements and changes (0123)
- Providing access to procurement advisors and incorporating accessibility training is important (0125)
- Anonymizing bids and removing bias can be beneficial (0127)