The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
The AODA became law on June 13, 2005. Under this landmark legislation, the provincial government developed standards to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The vision of the act is to have an accessible Ontario by 2025.
Accessibility Plans
OEC has developed an accessibility plan with policies and actions to improve opportunities for people with disabilities. Some of the highlights are:
- accessibility training for all employees
- implementation of practices to ensure accessible communications
- ongoing website review to maintain and exceed World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (WCAG 2.0 Level AA) compliance
- implementation of practices to make our workplace more accessible
OEC will continue to monitor the success of its accessibility initiatives and look for ways to improve the way in which it interacts with people with disabilities.
Accessibility Policy
OEC is committed to treating all individuals in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. OEC values integration and equal opportunity and is 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.
To view OEC’s Accessibility Policy, click here.
Accessibility Initiatives Training
OEC’s employees receive annual accessibility training to enable them to recognize and assist people with accessibility needs annually. Any volunteers or contractors working with the public on behalf of OEC will also receive accessibility training.
Feedback
OEC values the input and feedback that it receives from its customers. Customers with disabilities who wish to provide feedback in another format or find out more about the ways in which OEC provides services to persons with disabilities can contact us in one of the following ways:
- by telephone at 905-825-6372
- by email to contact@oec.ca
- by mail or in person at our Corporate Head Office, 861 Redwood Square, Oakville, ON L6L 6R6
Accessible Information and Communications
OEC is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities. When asked, we will provide information about our goods, services and facilities and in accessible formats or with communication supports. OEC will consult with people with disabilities to determine their information and communication needs.
Accessible Emergency Information
OEC is committed to providing the customers and clients with publicly available emergency information in an accessible way upon request.
Accessible Website
OEC is committed to improving the level of accessibility of its website and ensuring ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Accessible Employment
OEC has implemented practices and policies to ensure that it accommodates individuals with disabilities during recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. When needed, we provide customized workplace emergency information to employees who have a disability. If using performance management, career development and redeployment processes, we will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities.
At OEC, service animals are always welcome.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about OEC’s accessibility policies, practices or initiatives please contact
contact@oec.ca.
