Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy

Statement of Commitment

Discovery Early Learning & Care is committed to welcoming and engaging all individuals in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. For additional information on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act please click here.

Statement of Commitment

Discovery Early Learning & Care is committed to welcoming and engaging all individuals in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Training

Discovery Early Learning & Care is committed to training employees, Board of Directors, and volunteers on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on accessibility aspects of the Ontario Human Rights Code that apply to persons with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of the employees, volunteers, and Board of Directors.

Information and Communications

Discovery Early Learning & Care is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities. When asked, we will provide information and communications materials in accessible formats or with communication supports. This includes publicly available information about our services and sites, as well as publically available emergency and safety information.

Discovery Early Learning & Care will consult with people with disabilities to determine their information and communication needs.

We will ensure existing feedback processes are accessible to people with disabilities upon request.

Employment

Discovery Early Learning & Care is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.

We will notify the public and staff that, when requested, we will accommodate disabilities during recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired.

If needed, we will create an individual accommodation plan and/or workplace emergency information for any employees who have a disability.

Our performance management, professional learning, and return-to-work processes will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities.

Design of Public Spaces

Discovery Early Learning & Care will meet the Accessibility Standards for the Design of Public Spaces when building or making major modifications to public spaces. Public spaces include:

• Waiting and foyer areas.
• Outdoor paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps, rest areas and accessible pedestrian signals.
• Accessible off street parking.

In the event of a service disruption, we will notify the public of the service disruption and alternatives available via our website and through social media.

For More Information

For more information on this policy, please contact us at our Main Site office.