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 *NEW AODA: Integrated Standard – New Requirement as of January 2012 (Emergency procedures) Trent University is committed to the safety of all it’s members. The AODA legislation has established parameters for supporting persons with disabilities in emergency situations and produces workplace emergency response protocols. Two requirements have come into law under the Integrated Standard of the AODA: (Information & Communications: Section #13: Emergency procedure, plans or public safety information and Employment: Section #27: Workplace emergency response information) We are required to ensure that all our emergency procedures, plans and safety information are in accessible formats and that all members of the Trent community have the opportunity to develop an individualized emergency plan based on the needs of their disability. The Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility (OHREA) and the Risk Management Office are working together to provide the opportunity for any member of the Trent community to request an individualized emergency plan. We are asking the all members of the Trent community to review the Emergency Response Procedures. Emergency Response Procedures [Word] Emergency Response Procedures [PDF] Emergency Response Procedures [Trent website] If you are unable to participate in any area of the Emergency Response Procedure as a result of a disability, please contact Robyne Shedden (robyneshedden@trentu.ca) in the Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility to make an appointment. Robyne Shedden will be working with Louise Fish, Matt McGill and Bill Gibson (Risk Management) to develop individualized emergency plans. Please also review: The Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities [PDF]
Trent University Personal Safety Tips [Word] Trent University Personal Safety Tips [PDF] AODA Integrated Standard Emergency Procedure Requirements [Word] AODA Integrated Standard Emergency Procedure Requirements [PDF]
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Robyne Shedden Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility Trent Univeristy OC 124 705-748-1011 Ex 7240
Customer Service Standard The Customer Service Standard applies to all persons who deal with the public or other third parties at, or on behalf of the University, as well as those who participate in developing the University’s policies, practices or procedures on providing goods and services. For the purposes of this legislation, “public” includes students, staff, faculty and visitors. On this page you will find links to Trent’s AODA Customer Service Policy, the Training being offered under that policy as well as to the Feedback process set up for responding to activities of a service nature at Trent. Training for the Customer Service Standard of the AODA (Click on title)
Information and Communications (from the Draft AODA Standard) It is the Committee’s vision that by 2025, all information and methods of communication to and from an individual will be designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities consistent with human rights law, the French Language Services Act (1990) (where applicable) and inclusive design principles. The Committee intends for the requirements to build upon the principle of providing accommodation to persons with disabilities to preserve and enhance dignity and independence. The Committee also intends to create systemic change by creating early awareness through requirements for members of regulated professions such as healthcare professionals and lawyers, as well as professionals involved in the design, production or delivery of information and communication products. In the future, all members of society will have access to information and communication supports and services to fully benefit from services, facilities and employment offered in Ontario. The Committee believes that setting standards for accessible information and communications will promote inclusive design. It recognizes, however, that in certain situations, individual accommodation as required by the Human Rights Code will be necessary and may still remain the most appropriate way of accommodating persons with disabilities. Draft standards are currently before the Minister and, once approved will be signed into the law of Ontario. Employment Standard (from the Draft AODA Standard) The initial proposed accessible employment standard has been developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005). The initial proposed standard does not diminish an organization’s legal obligations imposed by any other applicable legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Ontario Human Rights Code already requires individual accommodation for persons with disabilities to the point of undue hardship.
Draft standards are currently before the Minister and, once approved will be signed into the law of Ontario. Transportation Standard (from the Draft AODA Standard) This proposed transportation accessibility standard specifies long-term objectives and technical requirements to prevent and remove barriers to persons with disabilities in the use of passenger transportation services in the Province of Ontario by January 1, 2025. This proposed transportation accessibility standard applies to all persons or organizations providing or responsible for passenger transportation services in the Province of Ontario The objective of the initial proposed transportation accessibility standard is to make passenger transportation services under provincial and municipal jurisdiction in Ontario accessible for persons with disabilities. Draft standards are currently before the Minister and, once approved will be signed into the law of Ontario. Built Environment Standard (from the Draft AODA Standard) The Accessibility Standard for the Built Environment will help remove barriers in buildings and outdoor spaces for people with disabilities. The standard will only apply to new construction and extensive renovation. Work is continuing on this standard.
For an update of the status of the Standards acceptance process please check www.accesson.ca .
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