Privacy Policy

ACCESSIBILITY POLICY: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

  1. PURPOSE

To outline Ashbury College’s commitment to accessibility and compliance with Regulation 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards (the “Regulation”), under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). This policy supports the removal of barriers and promotes equal access in the areas of information and communications, and employment.

  1. SCOPE

This policy applies to all Ashbury College employees, program volunteers, applicable third-party service providers and Board Members (collectively “workers”).

Ashbury College’s policies and practices are intended to comply with and work in harmony with statutory requirements under the Act, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation, all of which may evolve over time (collectively, “Applicable Legislation”).

  1. DEFINITIONS

For a definition of “disability” under the Act or to view the Act, please click here.

  1. POLICY

Ashbury College is committed to treating all individuals with dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity and will meet the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility.

Accessibility Plan

Ashbury College will:

  • Develop, maintain, and document an Accessibility Plan (the “Plan”).
  • Review and update the Plan at least once every five years or as required by the Act and its Regulation.
  • Post the Plan on the school’s website.
  • Provide the Plan in accessible formats upon request.

Training

Training will be provided on accessibility standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code to:

  • All employees and volunteers.
  • Individuals involved in policy development;
  • Third-party service providers.

Training will be:

  • Tailored to roles and responsibilities;
  • Provided during onboarding and upon policy updates;
  • Documented and recorded.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS

Feedback

Ashbury College will ensure feedback processes are accessible by providing formats and supports upon request.

Accessible Formats and Communication Supports

Upon request, Ashbury College will:

  • Provide accessible formats and supports in a timely manner.
  • Consult with the individual to determine suitability.
  • Notify the public of availability.

Ashbury College will develop and maintain Accessible Websites and Web Content and ensure its websites conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards, as required by the Regulation.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Recruitment

Ashbury College will advise workers and the public about the availability of accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Assessment and Selection

Ashbury College will notify job applicants, when they are individually selected to participate further in an assessment or selection process that accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation relating to their participation in the hiring process, Ashbury College will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the provision of suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s disability-related needs.

Notice to Successful Applicants

When making offers of employment, Ashbury College will notify successful applicants of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.

Informing Workers of Supports

Workers will be informed of policies supporting accessibility and accommodations during onboarding and when updates occur.

Accessible Formats and Communication Supports for Workers

Upon request, Ashbury College will consult with workers to provide accessible formats and supports for job-related information.

Workplace Emergency Response Information

Ashbury College will:

  • Provide individualized emergency response information where necessary;
  • Share information with designated assistance personnel (with consent);
  • Review information when roles or locations change.

Individual Accommodation Plans

Ashbury College will maintain a written process for developing individual accommodation plans, which may include:

  • Accessible formats and communication supports.
  • Emergency response information.
  • Return to Work Process.

Ashbury College will maintain a documented return-to-work process for workers requiring disability-related accommodations. This process will include:

  • Steps to facilitate return to work.
  • Integration of individual accommodation plans.

Performance Management, Career Development and Advancement & Redeployment 

Ashbury College will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities, as well as individual accommodation plans, when conducting performance management, providing career development and advancement to employees, or when redeploying employees.

  1. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Participate and complete mandatory accessibility training.
  • Request accommodations as needed.
  • Inform HR of any accessibility barriers encountered.
  1. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure workers are aware of accessibility policies.
  • Support staff in accessing accommodations.
  • Monitor and report accessibility concerns.
  1. HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Maintain training records.
  • Review and update the Accessibility Plan.
  • Support workers and supervisors in implementing accommodations.
  1. REVIEW AND REVISION

This Accessibility Policy will be reviewed periodically by the school administration or designated supervisor to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.

Any revisions or updates to this Accessibility Policy will be communicated to all workers in a timely manner.

  2. APPROVAL

This Accessibility Policy is approved by Head of School and is effective as of August 27, 2026.

 

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