Leggat Auto Group Accessibility Policy
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Statement of Commitment
We are 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. We strive to operate our business in a manner that respects the
dignity and independence of persons with disabilities.
Communication
When communicating with a person with a disability, we will do so in a manner that considers
the person's disability. We will work with the person to determine what method of communication
works for them.
Service Animals
We are committed to welcoming people with disabilities and their service animals. In cases
where the animal is excluded by law from the premises, alternative forms of service will be
offered.
When we cannot easily identify that an animal is a service animal, our staff may ask for
appropriate documentation.
While on our premises, the individual is responsible for the care, control, and supervision of
their service animal.
Support Persons
We welcome people with disabilities that are accompanied by a support person. If confidential
information needs to be discussed in the presence of a support person, consent will be obtained
from the customer, prior to any conversation.
In the event it is considered necessary to protect the health and safety of the person with a
disability or the health and safety of others, we may request a person with a disability be
accompanied by a support person.
Assistive Devices
We will ensure that our staff are trained and familiar with various assistive devices we have
on site or that we provide that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our
goods or services. Persons with personal assistive devices are permitted to bring their devices
into our business.
Employment Standard
We are committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We have taken the following steps
to notify the public and staff that, when requested, we will accommodate people with
disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired.
We will take the following steps to:
- Make job applicants aware that we will accommodate disabilities during our selection
process.
- Consult with job applicants who request accommodations and make adjustments that best
suit their needs.
- Notify successful applicants of our policies and procedures for accommodating employees
with disabilities.
We will take the following steps to develop and put in place a process for developing
individual accommodation plans and return-to-work policies for employees that have been absent
due to a disability:
- Develop individual accommodation plans and return-to-work policies for employees that
have been absent due to a disability.
- Outline steps we will take to help employees return to work when they have been absent
because of a disability.
Temporary Notice of Disruption
In the event of a planned or unplanned disruption of the facilities or services at our
dealership, a notice of temporary disruptions will be posted in conspicuous locations in the
dealership.
Notice of temporary disruptions will include the following information:
- Reason for the disruption.
- Anticipated duration of the disruption.
- Description of alternative facilities or services.
If the disruption is anticipated, advance notice of the disruption will be provided. In the
event a disruption is unplanned, notice will be provided as soon as possible.
Training for Staff
We will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario's
accessibility laws and the Ontario 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.
We shall ensure that all employees receive training in the following areas:
- An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the
requirements of the customer service standard.
- Our plan related to the customer service standard.
- How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities.
- How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the
assistance of a service animal or a support person.
- What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty accessing our goods and
services.
- Staff will also be trained when changes are made to your accessible customer service
plan.
Feedback Process
We are committed to providing high quality customer service and aim to continuously improve the
accessibility of our customer service to our customers.
Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way we provide goods and services to people with
disabilities can contact any Department Manager or the General Manager by phone or email at
[email protected] . All feedback, including complaints, will be reviewed by
Department Manager and General Manager for resolution options and action plan.
- Customers can expect to hear back in 5-10 business days.
- Such feedback may be made by telephone, in person, in writing, or by email.
- Where possible, feedback will be addressed immediately.
- Feedback that requires more time to be addressed will be reviewed before an action is
taken.