Objective
In keeping with AODA legislation, MDG has developed a mulit-year accessibility plan 2019-2022 that describes how the company will identify, remove and prevent barriers. These barriers apply to visitors and employees at all MDG sites.
| Who | What | Action Plan | Person Responsible | Target Date | Measure of Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employees, Visitors | Section of sidewalk near front visitor entrance broken | Patch holes on section of sidewalk | Maintenance | Completed | No trips or falls in parking lot due to uneven surface. |
| Employees | Provide training to new employees on AODA, Ontario Human Rights code and IASR regulations | Ensure AODA training is part of of orientation package for new employees. | Human Resources | Completed | All new employees will have AODA training completed and checked on orientation list. |
| Visitors | Ensure visitors are safely evacuated in an emergency | Ensure plant layout with emergency exits is posted upon entry. Ask visitors, especially in groups/meetings, if anyone requires assistance with emergency evacuation and post reminder on back of visitor badge. | Human Resources | Completed | All visitors will be aware of emergency exits and accommodations will be made if necessary. |
| Employees, Visitors | Accessible website will be in place | MDGs will meet internationally-recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA website requirements in accordance with Ontario’s accessibility laws when our website undergoes a significant refresh or web content changes. Our new website that will meet these requirements this standard is scheduled to be launched no later than December 31, 2020. | Information Technology Department | Completed | Website meets WCAG 2.0 Level AA website requirements. |
| Employees | Provide employees with training on AODA as outlined in Ontario Human Rights Code and Integrated Accessibility standards regulation. | For MDG employees that have an email address, website links to the required training will be emailed to them. For hourly employees who work on the plant floor and do not have a company email address and access to computer, website links to the required training will be provided on an information payroll stuffer and posted on the Employee Notice Board. | Human Resources | Completed | Training information has been provided. |
| Employees, Visitors | Post the multi-year accessibility plan and accessibility policy on MDG website | As per AODA requirements, post the multi year accessibility plan and accessibility policy on MDG website | Information Technology Department | Completed | Documents are posted on website. |