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ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING TOWN OF AYLMER This training module is intended for Town of Aylmer employees and volunteers only . This is not legal advice. Refer to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation for more information.

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ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING. TOWN OF AYLMER This training module is intended for Town of Aylmer employees and volunteers only . This is not legal advice. Refer to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation for more information. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING

TOWN OF AYLMER

This training module is intended for Town of Aylmer employees and volunteers only. This is

not legal advice. Refer to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation for more

information.

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ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2005- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

- Became law in 2005- Purpose: to allow for the development of accessibility

standards- Ensures organizations prevent and remove barriers for

people with disabilities

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ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARD- Accessible Customer Service Standard

- Became law in 2008- Requires organizations across Ontario to make their

services accessible to people with disabilities- Applies to all organizations in Ontario with one or more

employee

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ACCESSIBILITY POLICYDignity

• Valued and deserving of full service

Independence

• Freedom to make choices, in a manner most convenient

Integration

• Fully benefit from same services, in the same place, in the same manner

Equal Opportunity

• Same chances, options, benefits and results as others

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ACCESSIBLE FORMATS

Braille Audio

Large Print

Plain Text

Accessible Document

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COMMUNICATION SUPPORTS- A communication support may be requested in order to

allow an individual with a disability to attend a meeting or participate in one of our services.

- Examples of communication supports include:

- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- Intervener- Communication Board- Text Transcript of Meeting Audio- Plain Language- Handwritten notes instead of spoken word

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FEEDBACK

Town of Aylmer is required to:

1. Make sure that people with disabilities can comment on services they participate in.

2. Make sure that our systems for accepting feedback are accessible to people with disabilities.

Examples:- Are public meeting locations accessible?- If planning a survey, are accessible formats or a web version

available?

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PURCHASING

What is accessible purchasing?

- Town of Aylmer is required to ensure that accessibility is considered when purchasing goods, services or facilities.

- Additional training is available to staff who have purchasing authority

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ACCOMMODATIONS- Accommodations will be provided to employees in

accordance with HR Policy 2.16

- If you require an accommodation, please contact Town of Aylmer, human resources

Examples of workplace accommodations include, but are not limited to:

- Screen reader for an employee with a vision disability

- Voice recognition software for tasks that require speed (i.e.. data entry)

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Links to Training through accessforwad websiteA link is provided below to take you to the training modules we are each required to review (copy and paste the link into your internet search engine). Each section is a separate training module (General Requirements, Information and Communications, Employment Standard, Transportation Standard, Design of Public Spaces) takes you to a required training module supplied by the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment through Curriculum Services Canada.

The training information can be found at:

http://www.accessforward.ca/

Each module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and includes knowledge check areas. At the end of the training module a screen appears indicating that you have completed the section. A sign off sheet is provided below. Note the date and your name and forward to HR as proof the training has been completed. This should be signed by your direct supervisor. You can complete this training as a group or individually. Note for the purpose of the training Aylmer is considered a large designated public sector organization. The legislation has different timelines and requirements for different categories of organizations.

HR phone: 519-773-4906

HR email: [email protected]

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VideosThere are several video links provided here that you are also required to review (copy and paste the link into your internet search engine). . View each video and submit a statement include the video names, your name, the date you viewed each one to HR as proof that training was completed. This should be signed by your direct supervisor.

Barriers: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/understanding_accessibility/videos_stories_tips.aspx

General IASR video: http://www.accessforward.ca/trainingResources/index

Design of Public Spaces video: http://www.accessforward.ca/trainingResources/index

Ontario Human Rights Code video: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/learning/working-together-code-and-aoda

Harold Jeepers, Developing and Documenting Individual Accommodations Plans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BttVwEtTOJ4&list=PL57E0AF9AB19341A9

Harold Jeepers, Workplace Emergency Response Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvueNcHJTf8&index=7&list=PL57E0AF9AB19341A9

Harold Jeepers, Developing an Accessible Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s21FcoACJ0I

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Sign off sheetI/we ________________________ declare I/we have viewed the videos listed below as provided by my employer as training under the AODA standards requirements.

OHRC – Working Together Part 1. Introduction-YouTube

OHRC – Working Together Part 2. Introduction-YouTube

Developing and Documenting Individual Accommodation Plans-AODA Enabling Change Series-YouTube

Barriers2

Workplace Emergency Response Information-AODA Enabling Change Series-YouTube

Date:____________________________

Signature:________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Name and Signature: _______________________________________________

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Sign off sheetI/we ________________________ declare I/we have viewed the following training modules through http://www.accessforward.ca/ as provided by my employer as training under the AODA standards requirements.

General Requirements

Information and Communications

Employment Standard

Transportation Standard

Design of Public Spaces

Date:____________________________

Signature:________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor Name and Signature: _______________________________________________

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QUESTIONS

Jennifer Reynaert

Administrator

Town of Aylmer

[email protected]

519-773-4901