Accessibility Plan
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
PMRI 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 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.
TRAINING
PMRI will provide training to employees on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of the employees. In addition to the training offered through the eSOP program, in 2015, PMRI assigned to each current employee a training module within the eTraining program. New employees were provided with this training along with other new employee orientation training at the start of employment. New training will be provided when accessibility policies change. This might be through revised SOPs or through a revised eTraining module, depending upon the degree of the change. This may also be provided through video training for those dealing with the public and how to accommodate visitors, whether in the recruitment process or for those conducting services (contractors, etc.) for PMRI.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
PMRI is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities. We will ensure that all new websites and new content on those sites conforms with WCAG 2.0, Level A. By 2021, PMRI websites and content will conform with WCAG 2.0, Level AA.
EMPLOYMENT
PMRI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. By January 2016, we took the following steps to notify the public and staff that, when requested, PMRI will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired: Let applicants know that we will accommodate disabilities during the selection process by communications on our website as well as in individual job postings. By speaking with applicants in person or on the phone, if requested. If a job applicant requests accommodation, consult with them and make accommodations that best suit their needs. Notify successful applicants of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, through SOP training and new employee orientation. We will work with employees on developing individual accommodation plans as needed to ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. We have spaces between the workstations of our employees in order to accommodate any spacings needed for those with wheelchairs or accessible equipment if necessary.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY DISRUPTION
In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for persons with disabilities [e.g.: elevators, automatic doors, etc.] PMRI will notify customers and employees promptly. This clearly posted 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. The notice will be placed at the site of the disrupted equipment or service (e.g.: elevator doors).
COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS – CONTACT US
Should you have any comments, questions or complaints with respect to PMRI's accessibility plan, please contact our HR Department at:
Human Resources Pharma Medica Research Inc.
6100 Belgrave Rd Mississauga,
ON L4R 0B7
(905) 624-9115