Accessibility
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Updated: February 27, 2024
This 2022-27 accessibility plan outlines the policies and actions that will be in place to improve opportunities for people with disabilities.
Statement of Commitment
Bethany Lodge is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
| Requirement | Action Item | Status |
| 2022 Year | ||
| Information and Communication Standards Bethany Lodge is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities. We will consult with people with disabilities to determine their information and communication needs | Accessible Website – content on the site conforms with WCAG 2.0, Level A | Completed |
| Feedback forms available on website and on-site and also in accessible formats upon request. (And by email, mail, phone) | Completed | |
| Employment Standards Bethany Lodge is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. | ||
| Training and Education Bethany Lodge will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of employees, volunteers, and other staff members. | Design and provide training on the requirements of the IASR (Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation) and the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities to all staff, volunteers, contractors and others through Surge Learning online. Keep and maintain records of training provided | Completed |
| 2023 Year | ||
| Kiosks Bethany Lodge is taking the following steps to ensure employees consider the needs of people with disabilities when designing, procuring or acquiring self-service kiosks. | Ensure accessibility features are incorporated when procuring or acquiring self-service kiosks | Completed |
| Design of Public Spaces Meet the Accessibility Standards for the Design of Public Spaces when building or making major modifications to public spaces. Bethany public spaces include: Outdoor CourtyardsOutdoor paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb rampsParkingIndoor service-related elements like service counters, fixed queuing lines and waiting areas | Reconstruction of outdoor patio in the open courtyard meets the accessibility standards | Completed |
| 2024 Year | ||
| Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update | Review and update the plan. | Completed February 2024 |
| Accessibility Policy | Review and update | Planned |
| Employment Standards Bethany Lodge is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. | Recruitment, Assessment, and Selection: Bethany Lodge will take the following steps to notify the public and staff that, when requested, we will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. • Accommodation notices will be included as part of the recruitment process (scheduling of interview, assessment process, location of interview) • If an applicant requests an accommodation, Bethany Lodge will consult with the applicant and arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation. We have not received any inquiries so far, but if we do we will be practicing moving forward. • Accommodation reference will be added to employment letters where applicable. • If an offer is made to an applicant, an individual accommodation plan may be created where necessary. Emergency Information We will provide employees with disabilities with individualized emergency response information as applicable. | |
| Design of Public Spaces | Planned Renovations – In the event of a service disruption, we will notify the public of the service disruption and alternatives available. | |
| Information and Communication Standards Bethany Lodge is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities. | The public will be notified about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports | |
| Training and Education Bethany Lodge will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of employees, volunteers, and other staff members. | Design and provide training on the requirements of the IASR and the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities to all staff, volunteers, contractors and others through Surge Learning online. Keep and maintain records of training provided | |
| 2025 Year | ||
| Design of Public Spaces | Planned Renovations – In the event of a service disruption, we will notify the public of the service disruption and alternatives available. | |
| Training and Education Bethany Lodge will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of employees, volunteers, and other staff members. | Provide training on the requirements of the IASR and the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities to all staff, volunteers, contractors and others through Surge Learning online. Keep and maintain records of training provided | |
| 2026 Year | ||
| Design of Public Spaces | Planned Renovations – In the event of a service disruption, we will notify the public of the service disruption and alternatives available. | |
| Training and Education Bethany Lodge will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of employees, volunteers, and other staff members. | Provide training on the requirements of the IASR and the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities to all staff, volunteers, contractors and others through Surge Learning online. Keep and maintain records of training provided | |
| 2027 Year | ||
| Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update | Review and update the plan for 2028 – 2032 | |
| Training and Education Bethany Lodge will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of employees, volunteers, and other staff members. | Provide training on the requirements of the IASR and the Ontario Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities to all staff, volunteers, contractors and others through Surge Learning online. Keep and maintain records of training provided |
For more information on this accessibility plan:
Phone: (905) 477-3838
Email: info@bethanylodge.org