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  •  Region of Peel Accessibility Plan – September, 2009

    Appendices

    Appendix II

    2.0 Employee and Business Services

    2.01

    Activity: Creative Services staff reviewed the CNIB Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines.
    Barrier Addressed*: Awareness of issues that impact visually impaired readers.
    Result Achieved: Increased knowledge among staff to consider readability as an important part of print design.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Information and Communication; Customer Service

    2.02

    Activity: Human Resources department established a Diversity Network comprised of representatives from all departments including the Accessibility Planning Program.
    Barrier Addressed: Attitudinal
    Result Achieved: Increased staff knowledge and awareness.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Customer Service; Information and Communication

    2.03

    Activity: Human Resources mangers now ask candidates if they require any accommodation including disability accommodations, when attending hiring interviews.
    Barrier Addressed: Policy/practice, Employment
    Result Achieved: Reduction of potential barriers in the interview process.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Employment; Customer Service

    2.04

    Activity: The Region has developed a Corporate Diversity Commitment Statement that is endorsed by the Executive Management Team and includes reference to disability.
    Barrier Addressed: Attitudinal, Policy/Practice
    Result Achieved: This Statement commits all staff to treat people with dignity, respect and fairness in delivering Regional programs.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Customer Service, Employment

    2.05

    Activity: All job posting templates now include reference to diversity statement.
    Barrier Addressed: Attitudinal, Policy/Practice
    Result Achieved: Build staff awareness regarding the Region’s hiring philosophy.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Employment, Customer Service

    2.06

    Activity: Presented a corporate response to the draft Accessible Employment Standards at the request of the AAC and the Accessibility Planning Program.
    Barrier Addressed: Policy/Practice, Attitudinal
    Result Achieved: Obtained AAC support for the staff recommendations.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Employment; Customer Service

    2.07

    Activity: Improved the Region’s “Hiring @ Peel” training program to include messages on human rights, fair and equitable recruitment procedures and the reduction of barriers to various historically marginalized groups in the recruitment process.
    Barrier Addressed: Attitudinal
    Result Achieved: Hiring managers are more aware of potential barriers in recruitment procedures and different ways to reduce or eliminate them.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Employment, Customer Service

    2.08

    Activity: Human Resources now encourage all hiring managers to use hiring panels that reflect the diversity of our surrounding community.
    Barrier Addressed*: Attitudinal, Policy/Practice
    Result Achieved: Encourages a fair and equitable hiring process, as well as better informed hiring decisions.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Employment, Customer Service

    2.09

    Activity: Development and Construction (Devcon) section was part of working group for the AAC since May 2008 to help the AAC develop Universal Accessibility Standards for Affordable Residential Properties. Instead of re-inventing something from scratch, the group created a comparison matrix of standards/guidelines from other municipalities: London, Mississauga, Toronto, and Brampton, as well as from other resources. Each standard was considered with functionality, operational issues, and affordability in mind. An interactive website to showcase the features within an accessible suite was created. In conjunction with Housing Initiatives, the draft was presented to Council on April 16, 2009 for approval. Council adopted the standards on May 13, 2009.
    Barrier Addressed*: Architectural
    Result Achieved: A standardized document that will allow Region to improve accessibility of its future residential buildings.
    Department: EBS/RPAM – Development and Construction
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.10

    Activity: Completed construction of accessibility designs of 10 PEP which includes :

    • door-less washrooms;
    • grade integration at access and connection with existing 10 Peel;
    • Strobe light for smoke detectors at public area.

    Barrier Addressed*: Seamless facility wide access and safety considerations.
    Result Achieved: Better use of building by client and staff with disabilities.
    Department: EBS/RPAM – Asset Renewal and Construction
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.11

    Activity: Re-construct the barrier free ramp at 16 Stationview Place.
    Barrier Addressed*: Barrier to mobility.
    Result Achieved: Enable safe use of building by residents with mobility disabilities.
    Department: EBS/RPAM – Asset Renewal and Construction
    Standards: Built Environment



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