POLICY: Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations (IASR) – General Standards
APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: December 5, 2012
SUPERSEDES POLICY: NEW
PURPOSE:
This policy is intended to meet the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11 set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, as they apply to ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e.
This policy applies to the general requirements as set out in Part I, Sections 3 to 7, as they apply to ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e.
SCOPE:
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e is an educational / training institution as defined in the Education Act. This policy shall apply to every person who deals with members of the public or their agents on behalf of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e, whether the person is an employee, agent, volunteer or otherwise.
DEFINITIONS:
Kiosk – an interactive electronic terminal, including a point-of-sale device for public use that allows users to access one or more services or products.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES:
All policies, plans, materials, services and training provided by ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e shall follow the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity.
General Requirements Part I
Policies addressing the General Requirements outlined in Part I of the IASR are outlined below:
1. Establishing Accessibility Policies and Plans (Sections 3 and 4)
2. Procuring or Acquiring Goods, Services or Facilities (Section 5)
3. Procuring or Acquiring Self-service Kiosks (Section 6)
4. Providing Training (Section 7)
1. Establishing Accessibility Policies and Plans (Section 3 and 4)
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will develop policies governing how it will achieve accessibility through the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will include in these policies a statement of its commitment to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner.
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will implement these policies in all aspects of its operations.
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will make the policy documents publicly available, and in an accessible format as soon as practicable upon request.
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will establish a multi-year accessibility plan outlining its strategy to prevent and remove barriers, and meet its requirements under the IASR.
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will establish this plan in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will post this accessibility plan in its website and provide the plan in accessible format as soon as practicable upon request.
- ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will review and update its accessibility plan once every five years in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee
Each year, ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will prepare an annual status report on the steps taken to implement the accessibility plan, post this status report on its website, and provide it in an accessible format, as soon as practicable upon request.
2. Procuring or Acquiring Goods, Services or Facilities (Section 5)
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will incorporate accessibility criteria and features when procuring or acquiring goods, services or facilities, except where it is impracticable to do so.
3. Procuring or Acquiring Self-Serve Kiosks (Section 6)
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will incorporate accessibility features when designing, procuring or acquiring self- service kiosks.
4. Providing Training (Section 7)
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e will provide training for its employees and volunteers regarding the IASR and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Training will be provided for those responsible for developing college policies, and for all others who provide goods, services or facilities on behalf of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½e.