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 Became law in 2005 Purpose: to allow for the development of accessibility standards Ensures organizations prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities

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

Accessibility Policy Dignity Independence Integration 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

Accessible Formats Accessible Document Braille Audio Large Print Plain Text Accessible Document

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

Feedback Town of Aylmer is required to: Make sure that people with disabilities can comment on services they participate in. 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?

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

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)

Links to Training through accessforwad website A 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: hr@town.aylmer.on.ca

Videos There 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 (Watch our video How can I help? How do we take down barriers and make Ontario accessible?): http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/understanding_accessibility/videos _stories_tips.aspx General IASR video ( 5 videos are available on the left side toolbar): http://www.accessforward.ca/trainingResources/index Ontario Human Rights Code video (part 1 and part 2 should be viewed): 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&index=1&list=PL57E0AF9AB19341A9 Harold Jeepers, Workplace Emergency Response Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvueNcHJTf8&index=7&list=PL57E0AF9AB19 341A9 Harold Jeepers, Developing an Accessible Website: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s21FcoACJ0I

Sign off sheet I/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 and Part 2. The Code – YouTube AccessForward – General Requiremetns, Information and Communication, Employment Module, Transportation Module, Design of Public Spaces Developing and Documenting Individual Accommodation Plans-AODA Enabling Change Series-YouTube Barriers2 – How Can I Help? How de we take down barriers and make Ontario accessible. Workplace Emergency Response Information-AODA Enabling Change Series-YouTube Date:____________________________ Signature:________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor Name and Signature: _______________________________________________

Sign off sheet I/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: _______________________________________________

Questions Jennifer Reynaert Administrator Town of Aylmer jreynaert@town.aylmer.on.ca 519-773-4901