Accessibility at Living4Learning
We here at Living4Learning have an exciting announcement! We
have officially been named a Barrier Free Workplace. What does this mean?
Everything here at Living4Learning is easily accessible to everyone and our
company is recognized as a diverse and inclusive organization. This affects not
only our valued customers, but also our employees within the company. Our
number one goal is to ensure customer service is easily accessible and that our
employees are trained to make aspects within our company to be accessible.
Initiatives for our Employees in Terms
of Diversity and Accessibility:
· Recruitment and hiring policies
· Employee networks
· Workplace discrimination and harassment policies
· Diversity mentoring
· Removing barriers for people with disabilities
· Reviewing Ontario statutes for accessibility
These initiatives are excellent within our workplace. It
allows Living4Learning to be more diverse, accessible and inclusive. This
environment supports ALL employees in reaching their full potential. When employees are able to reach their full potential the company can grow as a whole and work efficiently towards tasks and reach goals.
Here are some new rules we have put into place in order to
enhance the customer experience at L4L:
· Provide accessible emergency and public safety information
· Provide staff with disabilities emergency information
· Create accessibility policies- to create awareness
· Consider accessibility when purchasing customer orientated services
· Train staff on Ontario accessibility laws
· Make it easy for people with disabilities to provide feedback when asked
· Make public information accessible when asked
· Make employment practices accessible
· Make new or redeveloped public spaces accessible
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Happy Learning!
Jessica Buck
Human Resources Intern Region 02