AODA - Accessibility Policies

Statement of Commitment

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (“APCA”) is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Purpose

This policy is intended to meet legislative requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) and to address barriers that people with disabilities face in areas of accessing services, information and communication, employment, and design of public spaces.

Training

APCA is committed to training staff in Ontario’s accessibility laws and aspects of the Ontario Human Rights Code that relate to persons with disabilities. APCA trains employees on Accessible Customer Service Standards, Information and Communication Standards, Accessible Employment Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code within 30 days of hire.

Information and Communication

APCA will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability. When asked, APCA will provide information about the organization and its services, including public safety information, in accessible formats or with communication supports. APCA will consult with the person making the request in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support. APCA meets the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.0 Level AA website requirements in accordance with Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Employment

APCA notifies employees, potential hires and the public that accommodations can be made during recruitment and hiring. We notify employees that supports are available for those with disabilities. We have in place a process to develop individual accommodation plans for employees. Where needed, APCA will provide customized emergency information to help an employee with a disability during an emergency.
Our performance management, career development and redeployment processes will take into account the disability needs of all employees.

Changes to Existing Policies

We will modify or remove an existing policy that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

APCA has developed a multi-year accessibility plan, which can be viewed on AODA - Multi Year Accessibility Plan APCA reviews this plan a minimum of once every five years.