Classic Fire + Life Safety is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and its associated standards and regulations. Classic Fire + Life Safety understands that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment for everyone.
Classic Fire + Life Safety values and respects all individuals and is committed to providing an equitable workplace that supports accessibility, diversity, and the equitable treatment of all current and prospective employees. In accordance with this policy, the Classic is committed to:
This policy applies to any Classic Fire + Life Safety employee with a disability who may require accommodation, and to prospective employees who may require accommodation during the selection process at the company.
Classic Fire + Life Safety 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 persons 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.
Classic Fire + Life Safety will ensure that training is provided on the requirements of the accessibility standards referred to in the regulation and continue to provide training on the Human Rights Code as it pertains to persons with disabilities, to:
The training will be appropriate to the duties of the employees, volunteers, and other persons. Employees will be trained when changes are made to the accessibility policy. New employees will be trained within 60-days of their first day of employment with a documented training record.
Classic Fire + Life Safety will notify its employees and the public about the availability of accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. Classic Fire + Life Safety will notify job applicants, when they are individually selected to participate further in an assessment or selection process that accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, Classic Fire + Life Safety will consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
We are dedicated to ensuring effective communication with individuals who have disabilities. Our commitment begins with training our staff to interact respectfully and appropriately with customers who have various types of disabilities. We understand that disabilities can affect how people communicate and receive information, and we are committed to accommodating these needs. Upon request, we will promptly provide alternative methods of communication to ensure that everyone can access our services. In determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support, Classic Fire + Life Safety will consult with the person making the request.
Classic Fire + Life Safety is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to our services and receive suitable accommodation, in a manner that takes into account their accessibility needs. We strive to provide a welcoming environment where all customers can benefit from our offerings, regardless of their abilities. We support the use of assistive devices, service animals, and support persons to facilitate this access.
We are committed to welcoming people with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal on the parts of our premises that are open to the public. We will also ensure that all staff personnel are properly trained in how to interact with people with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal. Every effort will be made to ensure that any offsite event venues are compliant with Classic Fire + Life Safety’s commitment regarding service animals.
In cases where planned or unforeseen circumstances may restrict access for individuals with disabilities to a Classic Fire + Life Safety facility or service, we will promptly inform them via our website and through clearly displayed notices at the affected facility and front reception. These notices will detail the nature and duration of the disruption and provide information on any alternative facilities or services that may be accessible.
Classic Fire + Life Safety will continue to ensure that its process for receiving and responding to feedback is accessible to persons with disabilities by providing, or arranging for the provision of, accessible formats and communications supports, upon request. Please send all accommodation requests to the Human Resources department at aoda@classicfls.com. A response to your accommodation request will be provided within five (5) business days in a format that is accessible to the individual.If you would like to provide us with your feedback, questions, or concerns, as it related to Accessibility, please contact our Human Resources department at aoda@classicfls.com
