Purpose
GovFest is committed to creating an accessible organization by removing barriers for people with disabilities. The purpose of this policy is to:
- Ensure that employees, applicants for employment, and those who use our services are able to do so with independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity; and
- Meet our obligations under the Integrated Accessibility Standards made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Definitions
Accessible formats may include, but are not limited to, large print, recorded audio and electronic formats, Braille, and other formats used by persons with disabilities.
Communication supports may include but are not limited to, captioning, plain language, sign language and other supports that facilitate effective communications.
Training
GovFest will ensure that training is provided to all employees of GovFest on the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities.
The training will be appropriate to the duties of the person and will be provided as soon as practicable after the person starts their employment or contractual relationship with GovFest. Updated training will be provided when changes are made to this policy.
GovFest will keep records of the training it provides.
Information and Communication Standards
Feedback
GovFest will ensure that its processes for receiving and responding to feedback are accessible to persons with disabilities by providing or arranging for the provision of its feedback processes in accessible formats and with communication supports, upon request.
Accessible Formats and Communication Supports
Upon request, GovFest will provide accessible formats and communication supports for persons with disabilities in a timely manner that takes into account the person’s accessibility needs due to disability.
GovFest will consult with the person making the request in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support. GovFest will notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports.
Websites and Web Content
GovFest will ensure that its Internet and Intranet websites conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, at Level AA in accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Standards.
