In 2005, the Ontario government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The act is the first of its kind in Canada implementing mandatory accessibility standards, and it applies to both private and public sector businesses and organizations. This includes places of worship and organizations with as few as one employee. Karis Disability Services is committed to providing environments where all people have an equal opportunity to utilize and access services fully. This commitment extends to people supported by Karis Disability Services and members of the general public (e.g., donors, those seeking support information, etc.).
Standard practices within Karis Disability Services to promote services that are accessible to all include:
welcoming service dogs and encouraging people to utilize assistive devices (e.g., screen reader, listening device, cane, wheelchair);
having wheelchair-accessible offices;
communicating with people in ways that meet their needs (e.g., verbally, by phone, or email);
having accommodations (including accessible formats and communication supports) available upon request.
Karis Disability Services is committed to providing information that is timely, concise, understandable, and accessible, in compliance with appropriate accessibility legislation.
Should you require accommodations for information on the website, reports, or attending a Karis Disability Services event, please contact us at 1-866-362-6810 or by email at info@karis.org.