Monday, March 23, 2015

PART II INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS STANDARDS

Within in the disability community, there is a large discussion around how many organizations are not in compliance with the AODA customer service standard and have not begun planning for compliance with the Integrated Accessibility Standard.  I thought I would review each of the questions to help you ensure you are in compliance.  I am discussing the requirements for the Integrated Accessibility Standard.  Please let me know how far in compliance you are.

Feedback

11. (1) Every obligated organization that has processes for receiving and responding to feedback shall ensure that the processes are accessible to persons with disabilities by providing or arranging for the provision of accessible formats and communications supports, upon request.
(2) Nothing in this section detracts from the obligations imposed under section 7 of Ontario Regulation 429/07 (Accessibility Standards for Customer Service) made under the Act.
(3) Every obligated organization shall notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports.

What does compliance look like for this requirement??


The answer yes should come from information about the feedback process being available to the public.

In order to provide proof, there should be a statement confirming what channels feedback may be provided (e.g., in person, written, phone, email, online, disk or other). Information about the feedback options are included in various notices including websites, posted notices and/or comment cards.  It is also important for the feedback channels be made available in accessibility formats.  Your company must also ensure that the public is made aware of the availability of accessible formats. 

Is there anything else that could be done to ensure that a company can check YES to requirement?

If you are interested in learning more about Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) or how to make accessibility a natural part of your business through the application of Corporate Social Responsibility, please contact Sandra Broekhof @ 416-579-1035 or sandra_broekhof@sympatico.ca or visit www.accessibilitycompliance.ca

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