GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable in relation to the broader public. This commitment extends to those with visible or non-visible disabilities.
GoodLife Kids Foundation’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines strategies and actions to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities in accessing GoodLife Kids Foundation’s services and information, thereby increasing accessibility. The plan also details GoodLife Kids Foundation’s strategy for complying with Ontario’s accessibility legislation, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
This Multi-Year Accessibility Plan has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the AODA and the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11. In accordance with the standards, GoodLife Kids Foundation will review and update this plan from time to time as required.
This Multi-Year Accessibility Plan will be posted on GoodLife Kids Foundation’s website and will be made available in an accessible format and with communication supports, upon request.
As a growing organization, GoodLife Kids Foundation’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is being established in 2025, as a commitment to the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11 for employers of 50 or more.
The AODA sets various standards and deadlines to increase accessibility by 2025. GoodLife Kids Foundation has implemented the Accessible Customer Service Policy and an Integrated Accessibility Policy. As the standards and deadline in the AODA become applicable, GoodLife Kids Foundation will be reviewing its practices to ensure compliance with the AODA. Additional policies may be developed to include more detailed information on specific practices and processes. GoodLife Kids Foundation is committed to meeting all applicable requirements and deadlines and will be incorporating changes as indicated by the AODA.
GoodLife Kids Foundation provides training to its employees and volunteers on the requirements of GoodLife Kids Foundation’s Accessible Customer Service Policy. Ongoing training will address:
GoodLife Kids Foundation will keep records of all such training, and the dates on which such training takes place.
Accessible Websites and Web Content
Internet websites and web content controlled directly by GoodLife Kids Foundation, or through a contractual relationship that allows for modification of the website or web content, now conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at Level AA.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Accessible Formats and Communication Supports
If a person with a disability requests it, GoodLife Kids Foundation will provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for the following:
GoodLife Kids Foundation has implemented a procedure to process such requests. Anyone who wishes to provide feedback or make inquiries is able to do so by telephone or email and GoodLife Kids Foundation will consult with the person making the request to determine the best way to provide the accessible format or communication support.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Emergency Procedures and Public Safety Information
If a person with a disability requests it, GoodLife Kids Foundation will provide information regarding emergency procedures, plans or public safety information in an accessible format or with the appropriate communication supports.
Implementation Timeframe: January 31, 2026
Workplace Emergency Response Information
When GoodLife Kids Foundation is aware that an employee has a disability for which accommodation may be required, GoodLife Kids Foundation will provide individualized emergency response information to the employee as soon as practicable, if indicated by the nature of the disability, and will work with the employee to develop a tailored emergency response plan.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Recruitment, Assessment and Selection
GoodLife Kids Foundation posts information about the availability of accommodations for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview and/or testing are notified that accommodations for material to be used in the process are available upon request.
GoodLife Kids Foundation will consult with any applicant who requests an accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s disability.
Successful applicants are notified about GoodLife Kids Foundation’s policies for accommodating employees with disabilities as part of their offer of employment.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Accessible Formats and Communication Supports for Employees
If an employee with a disability requests it, GoodLife Kids Foundation will provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for the following:
GoodLife Kids Foundation will consult with the employee making the request to determine the best way to provide the accessible format or communication support.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Documented Individual Accommodation Plans
GoodLife Kids Foundation has developed and has in place written processes for documenting individual accommodation plans for employees with disabilities. The process for the development of these accommodation plans include the following elements:
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Plans and Processes
Each department within GoodLife Kids Foundation that utilizes performance management tools, or provides career development and advancement to its employees, respects the accessibility needs of its employees with disabilities when developing these processes.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
Return to Work and Redeployment
GoodLife Kids Foundation has developed and has return-to-work processes in place for employees who are absent from work due to a disability and require disability-related accommodations in order to return to work.
Individual return-to-work accommodation plans will be documented and will include an outline of the steps GoodLife Kids Foundation will take to facilitate the employee’s return to work.
If GoodLife Kids Foundation uses redeployment processes, they will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Redeployment may mean reassignment of employees to other departments within GoodLife Kids Foundation as an alternative to a “layoff”, when particular job or department has been eliminated.
Implementation Timeframe: Complete
GoodLife Kids Foundation welcomes any comments or questions that our participants, employees or the general public may have regarding our accessibility policies and plans. In this regard, please feel free to contact GoodLife Kids Foundation