Allyant Accessibility Plan
Introduction
The Ontario government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in 2005. Allyant is committed to complying with the Act and all the standards under it in order to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner.
The regulations associated with the Integrated Accessibility Standards (ISAR) require that effective January 1, 2014, Allyant establish, implement, maintain and document a multi-year accessibility plan which contains the deliverables and activities that will be worked on over the next 5 years.
In accordance with the requirements, Allyant will:
- Post the plan on its website (Allyant.com)
- Provide this plan in an accessible format, upon request;
- Review and update this plan at least once every five years.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Part I - General Requirements
| Act Section and Description | Action | AODA Compliance Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Establishment of Accessibility Policies | Allyant implemented has posted and implemented an Accessibility Policy | January 1, 2014 | Completed |
| 4. Accessibility Plans | Allyant will prepare and publish an Accessibility Plan. | Reviewed on January 1, 2020 | Completed |
| 6. Self-Service Kiosks | Not applicable | January 1, 2014 | Not Applicable |
7. Training
| 7. Training | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.(1) Every obligated organization shall ensure that training is provided on the requirements of the accessibility standards referred to in this Regulation and on the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities. | All Allyant employees in Canada have received training on the accessibility standards and on the Ontario Human Rights. A process is in place to train all new hires as part of the onboarding process. | January 1, 2015 | Completed and ongoing for all new hires |
PART II - Information and Communications Standards
| Act Section and Description | Action | AODA Compliance Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Feedback | Allyant has an established process for receiving and responding to feedback as required as noted in our Accessibility Policy. This policy is posted on our website and includes a mechanism for receiving and responding to feedback. | January 1, 2015 | Completed |
| 12. Accessible Formats & Communication Supports | Allyant provides accessible communications as it's core business. Any request for the provision of accessible formats or communications supports will be evaluated and provided in a manner that best meets the needs of its customers. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
14. Accessible Websites & Web Content
Allyant will assess its website and implement plans to ensure compliance with new website development and content for new websites; and future compliance requirements for all websites in accordance with Regulation.
PART III - Employment Standard
| Act Section and Description | Action | AODA Compliance Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22. Recruitment-General | Updated all job posting templates to include language that supports the accommodation of persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 23. Recruitment, Assessment or Selection Process | Notify job applicants that accommodations are available in relation to the materials or processes used during the recruitment process, upon request. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 24. Notice to Successful Applicants | Allyant has implemented an accommodation policy for all employees. The policy is included in the Employee Handbook. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 25. Informing Employees of Supports | All employees are notified about Allyant policies on accessibility and accommodation at time of hiring. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 26. Accessible Formats & Communication Supports for Employees | Allyant ensures that, if requested, employees are provided with accessible formats and communications support in order to perform their job duties. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 27. Workplace Emergency Response Information | Allyant has an established process and tool for collecting and determining the requirement for individualized workplace emergency response plans. | January 1, 2012 | Completed |
| 28. Documented Individual Accommodation Plans | Allyant has a written process for development of accommodation plans. This is included in our Employee Handbook. | January 1, 2016 | Completed and ongoing compliance |
| 29. Return to Work Process | Allyant has existing Return to Work Processes and when required, formal agreements are documented and monitored. | January 1, 2016 | Completed and ongoing compliance |
| 30. Performance Management | Allyant has reviewed its existing performance management processes as required. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
| 31. Career Development & Advancement | Allyant will continue consideration of accessibility needs during performance management process and when providing career development and advancement, and redeployment. | January 1, 2016 | Completed and ongoing compliance |
| 32. Redeployment | Allyant ensures that any movement of employees takes into account any individual accommodation needs. As required Allyant will review and update its existing redeployment processes. | January 1, 2016 | Completed |
Contact Information
Attention: Chief Information Officer
885 Meadowlands Drive East, Suite 401
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K2C 3N2
Toll Free: 1 800 563 0668
Email: privacy@allyant.com
This document is available in an alternate format, upon request.