BACKGROUND
This policy is intended to assist the College in meeting its obligations under the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11 (IASR) set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as they apply to Northern College
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SUBJECT
BACKGROUND
This policy is intended to assist the College in meeting its obligations under the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11 (IASR) set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as they apply to Northern College.
The IASR establishes the accessibility standards for each of information and communications, employment, transportation, the design of public spaces, and customer service.
The requirements in the standards set out in the IASR are not a replacement or a substitution for the requirements established under the Human Rights Code, nor do the standards limit any obligations owed to persons with disabilities under any other legislation.
SCOPE
This policy applies to Northern College as an organization that provides goods, services, or facilities to the public or other third parties and that has at least one employee. The specific scope of each of the standards outlined herein are further defined by the IASR.
POLICY
The College shall achieve accessibility through the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation for all related policies, procedures, plans, materials, goods, services, facilities and training provided by Northern College.
Statement of Commitment: Based upon the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity, Northern College is committed to continually improving access, both physical and attitudinal, to facilities, programs, information resources, goods and services, and employment. Northern College, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, shall meet the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner.
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