AODA – Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)
Intent
This 2014 to 2020 accessibility plan outlines the policies and actions that Quarry Integrated Communications will put in place to improve opportunities for people with disabilities in accordance with the requirements communicated under the
Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11.
Statement of commitment
Quarry believes in equal opportunity and is committed to providing a barrier-free environment that allows all people to maintain their independence and dignity. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) and its associated Regulations and strive to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner.
Plan
Establishment of accessibility policies
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2014
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Policy development and communication
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Training on IASR and the Human Rights Code
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2015
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Training provided to all teammates
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Information and communications standard
Feedback process
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2015
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Updates made to current feedback process to
implement AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Managing Director, Demand Generation
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Results
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Complete
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Accessible formats and communication supports
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current Barriers:
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Identify accessible formats, communication tools, and alternatives
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People / Managing Director, Demand Generation / Director, PST
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Results
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Complete
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Emergency procedures, plans or public safety information
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2012
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Develop and communicate Quarry Emergency Response Plan
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, PST
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Results
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Complete
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Accessible websites and web content
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2014
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Quarry will ensure that our website, and all web content published after January 1, 2012, conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 in accordance with the schedule set out in the IASR
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Managing Director, Demand Generation
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Results
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Complete
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Employment standard
Recruitment, assessment and selection processes
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Informing employees of supports
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Updates to current practices, policies and guidelines and communication plan
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Accessible formats and communication supports for employees
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Compliance Deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current Barriers
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None
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Plan to Meet Requirements
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Identify communication formats and tools and identify options
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Potential Future Barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible Authority
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Director, People
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Results:
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Complete
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Workplace emergency response information
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2012
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review annually to ensure this meets the AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, PST
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Results
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Annual review completed December 2023 |
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Documented individual accommodation plans
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Return to work process
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Contribution Review process
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Career development and advancement
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Redeployment
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Compliance deadline
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Jan. 1, 2016
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Current barriers
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None
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Plan to meet requirements
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Review current practices, procedures and policies and review to meet AODA requirements
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Potential future barriers
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Unknown
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Responsible authority
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Director, People
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Results
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Complete
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Review and update
This document was updated on November 29, 2023 and will be reviewed and updated annually by December 31st.
