Accessibility Policy

Our Commitment

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (“ACMO”) is committed to the accessibility of our goods, services and facilities to people with disabilities. 

ACMO always strives to provide its services in a way that respects the dignity, independence and integration of people with disabilities.  We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers.

ACMO is committed to meeting the needs of our clients, including people with disabilities and will do so in a timely manner.

Opportunities

ACMO will give people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our products and services and allow them to benefit from the same products and services, in the same place and in a similar way, as other clients.

Policy Development and Availability

ACMO will maintain its accessibility policies in a written format. They will be available to the public and will be provided in an accessible format if requested.

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

ACMO will maintain its multi-year accessibility plan.  The plan will be updated and reviewed at least once every five (5) years.  It will show our organization’s commitment to removing barriers and preventing new ones.  We will make it available to the public and provide it in an accessible format when requested.

Information and Communications

When providing information to, or communicating with, a person with a disability, we will provide, on request, the information and communication in an accessible format or with a communication support.  We will work in consultation with the person with the disability to provide them with the information in a manner that takes into account the person’s disability.

Accessible Website

We are committed to working towards an accessible website and website content that will comply with the Worldwide Web Content Accessibility Guidelines initially at Level A and moving towards Level AA standards.

Employment

Our employment practices will include notification of the availability of accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as well as supports for staff with disabilities.  Where employee needs dictate, we will provide individualized workplace emergency response information to employees who have a disability.  Our performance management and career development processes will take into account the accessibility needs of our employees with disabilities.

Documented Individual Accommodation Plans

Our process for the development of documented individual accommodation plans includes:

Return to Work Process

Our process for the development of a return to work process for employees with disabilities who have been absent due to their disability and require accommodations to return to work will:

ACMO will provide training to:

Training will be provided to staff within ninety (90) days of the individual’s commencement of employment and/or service with ACMO.

Training will cover:

Design of Public Spaces

We will incorporate accessibility requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation when building or redeveloping a public space identified under the Accessible Standard for the Design of Public Spaces Standard.

Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities

Clients rely on our personal commitment, pragmatic solutions and “concierge service” to help achieve expected results and successful business goals. In return, we are honoured by our client’s continued confidence and trust, which fosters our enjoyment and privilege of partnering with them every day.

1. Our Commitment
The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (“ACMO”) strives at all times to provide its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity, independence and integration of people with disabilities.  We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other members.

2. Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities
ACMO is committed to excellence in serving all clients, including people with disabilities, and we will carry out our functions and responsibilities in the following areas:

2.1 Communication

2.2 Telephone Services

2.3 Assistive Devices

2.4 Billing

3. Use of Service Animals and Support Persons
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 and other third parties.  We will also ensure that all staff, volunteers and others dealing with the public are properly trained on how to interact with people with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal.

In cases where the service animal is excluded by law from the premises, other measures may be used to achieve participation and integration, such as skype, teleconference or other measures available to ensure accessibility to the goods and/or services.

The person with a disability is responsible for the care, supervision and control of their service animal while on ACMO premises.

If it is not readily apparent that an animal is being used by the person with a disability for reasons relating to his or her disability, they may be asked for verification to confirm the status of the service animal.

We are committed to welcoming people with disabilities who are accompanied by a support person.  Any person who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to enter ACMO’s premises with his or her support person.  At no time will a person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person be prevented from having access to his or her support person while on our premises. 

Fees will not be charged for support persons.

4. Notice of Temporary Disruptions
ACMO will provide Clients with notice in the event of a planned disruption in the facilities or services usually used by people with disabilities.  In the event of an unexpected disruption in the facilities or services usually used by people with disabilities, ACMO will provide notice of the disruption as soon as possible.  These notices will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated duration, and a description of alternative facilities or service, if available.

The notice will be placed at all public entrances and service counters on our premises.

5. Training for Staff
ACMO will provide training to all of its employees, volunteers and others who deal with the public or other third parties on their behalf, and those who are involved in the development and approvals of customer service policies, practices and procedures.  Individuals in the following positions will be trained:

Training will include the following:

6. Feedback Process
The ultimate goal of ACMO is to meet and surpass customer service expectations while serving customers with disabilities.  Comments on our services regarding how well those expectations are being met are welcome and appreciated.

Feedback regarding the way ACMO provides goods and services to people with disabilities can be made by email, verbally or written comment.

Phone: 905-826-6890

Fax: 905-607-6172

Email: info@acmo.org

Address: 2121 Argentia Road, Ste. 101, Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7

All feedback will be directed to the Office Administrator and/or Human Resources.  Clients can expect to hear back within ten (10) business days.  Complaints will be addressed according to our organization’s regular complaint management procedures.

7. Modifications to This or Other Policies
We are committed to developing customer service policies that respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.  Any policy of ACMO that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.

8. Questions About This Policy
This policy exists to achieve service excellence to people with disabilities.  If anyone has a question about the policy, or if the purpose of a policy is not understood, an explanation should be provided by, or referred to, the Office Administrator or Human Resources of ACMO.