GoldCare Accessibility Statement
GoldCare is committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities.
GoldCare has an accessibility plan that outlines the policies and actions that GoldCare has or will put in place to improve opportunities for people with disabilities to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Communication
We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that are considerate of and accommodate their disability.
Assistive devices
We are committed to serving customers with disabilities who use assistive devices to obtain, use or benefit from our services. We will ensure that our staff are trained and familiar with various assistive devices that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our services.
Service animals
A person with a disability who is accompanied by a service animal will be allowed to have that service animal accompany them on our premises. Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public.
Support persons
A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on our premises or to attend meetings or training sessions provided by GoldCare Staff at other locations. Fees will not be charged for support persons.
Training for staff
GoldCare will provide training to all employees who interact with customers or with the public. New employees who interact with customers will be trained within 6 (six) months of hire.
Training will include:
- An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard’s plan
- 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 in accessing GoldCare’s offices or services
Staff will also be trained if/when changes are made to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, or to this Accessible Customer Service Plan.
Feedback process
Feedback regarding the way GoldCare provides services to customers with disabilities can be made by email, verbally, or in writing (to the address below). All feedback will be directed to the Executive Assistant. Customers can expect to receive a response in 5 (five) business days.
GoldCare
Attn: Executive Assistant
103 Randall Drive, Unit 2
Waterloo, ON
N2V 1C5
Notice of temporary disruption
In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities, GoldCare will notify customers promptly. This notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated length of time, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.
Modifications to this or other policies
Any policy of GoldCare that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.