Accessibility = Freedom from Barriers Your feedback is valuedDo you have suggestions on how we can improve upon our commitment to accessibility and AODA at Loyalist College? If so, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 613-969-1913, ext. 2640, or send an email to accessibilityfeedback@loyalistc.on.ca.

Loyalist’s Commitment to AccessibilityLoyalist College recognizes that accessibility is a College-wide responsibility. The College is committed to ensuring that its programs, services and facilities are accessible through an ongoing process facilitated by the College Accessibility and AODA working groups. The working groups ensure that the College is meeting its responsibilities as outlined in the AODA. In doing so, the College adheres to the following core principles:

• Independence • Equal opportunity• Dignity • Integration

Loyalist College of Applied Arts and TechnologyWallbridge-Loyalist RoadP.O. Box 4200Belleville, ONK8N 5B9

loyalistcollege.com613-969-19131-888-569-2547TTY# : 613-962-0633 This brochure is available in alternative format upon request.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)Employee Information

Employees with permanent or temporary disabilities will be accommodated with an Individual Emergency Response Plan (IERP) when requested. IERP information can be accessed at loyalistcollege.com/about-loyalist/accessibility-and-aoda. Emergency procedures and plans are available in accessible formats upon request.

About AODAThe purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, is to ensure that all Ontarians have fair and equitable access to programs and services and to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Loyalist College strives at all times to provide its post-secondary programs and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of all people. We are committed to allowing people with disabilities to benefit from our programs and services in a similar manner to other students and employees.

Legislative Training RequirementsCustomer Service Standard This standard must be completed by all College employees, agents and volunteers within one month of hire. Training modules are customized for each employment group: academic, support, administrative and work study.

Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators This training must be completed by all College employees who are involved in program or course design, delivery and instruction within one month of hire.

The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and Ontario Human Rights Code This training must be completed by all College employees and volunteers within one month of hire.

Accessing Training and Information ResourcesAll AODA training is available on the myLoyalist portal through Inspire (myloyalist.com) and may be accessed at your convenience. Log in with your College username and password. Volunteers and others who do not have access to the myLoyalist employee portal can access the training modules on the Loyalist College website. All acknowledgement forms on this training platform must be returned to Human Resources Services.

Note: If you have completed any of the training modules through a previous employer, please submit a copy of your certificate of completion to Human Resources Services to ensure that your training is recorded.

Information on AODA and Universal Design is available at the following locations:

1. The AODA website: mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility

2. The AccessAbility Centre, Room 2L20 loyalistcollege.com/accessabilitycentre

3. The Teaching and Learning Office, Room 2H15

Accessible Work.A Future of Opportunities.