The Purpose of this policy is to create a multi-year accessibility plan that lays out a roadmap for meeting the accessibility obligations under the integrated Regulations of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The Purpose of this policy is to create a multi-year accessibility plan that lays out a roadmap for meeting the accessibility obligations under the integrated Regulations of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Statement of Commitment
MUIA STEEL LTD. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility, and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accessible Emergency Information
MUIA STEEL LTD. is committed to providing the customers and clients with publicly available emergency information in an accessible way upon request. We will also provide employees with disabilities with individualized emergency response information when necessary.

MUIA STEEL LTD. is committed to providing the customers and clients with publicly available emergency information in an accessible way upon request. We will also provide employees with disabilities with individualized emergency response information when necessary.
(Status: In progress)

MUIA STEEL LTD. is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities.

(Status: not yet started)

• Muia Steel Ltd. web developers and content providers will be trained in AODA requirements.
• We will work together to ensure that by January 1, 2025, our website, and any content published on it, will beestablished to achieve website accessibility and compliance with the guidelines.
• IT staff and web developers  will explore tools and resources to make newly created pages and content accessible and will consult with external sources if needed to meet the requirements.

MUIA STEEL LTD. currently accepts feedback from employees through e-mail at info@muasteel.com  by phone at 905-494-9643 or in person through the local Human Resources Liaison.

(Status: Complete)

MUIA STEEL LTD. will be accepting feedback from members of the public in writing by mail at 39 Progress Court, Brampton, ON L6S 5X2, or by fax at 905-494-9639, or by e-mail at info@muiasteel.com or by phone at 905-494-9643
(Status: In progress)

MUIA STEEL LTD. will enhance these feedback processes by taking the following steps.
(Status: In progress)

• Muia Steel Ltd. will communicate that we are committed to developing inpidualized methods of communication upon request.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will take the following steps to ensure that all publicly available information is made accessible upon request by January 1, 2025.
(Status: In progress)

• Muia Steel Ltd. will post a notice on (our website) Google that communicates that we will make information accessible to the public upon request.
• Muia Steel Ltd. will develop a system for accepting and processing such requests, and we will include in our website a notice of the method in which members of the public can submit requests for accessible information.

MUIA STEEL LTD. is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.
We will take the following steps to notify the public and staff that, when requested, we will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes as well as when new staff are hired; by January 1, 2025.
(Status: In progress)

• Muia Steel Ltd. will include a statement in all job postings conveying our commitment to accessible recruitment and hiring processes.
• We will include a similar statement in our written correspondence with job candidates during the recruitment and assessment process.
• At the time of hire, if applicable , we will communicate resources available for employees with disabilities.
• New and existing employees will be informed of the policies used to support employees with disabilities, including, but not limited to, policies on the provision of job accommodations that consider an employee’s accessibility needs due to disability.
• An individual accommodation plan will be completed and documented for the following:
  • Onboarding new employees with disabilities.
  • For employees returning to work who have been absent due to a disability
  • For modified work on a case-by-case basis, along with the impacted employee, develop individualized plans pursuant to which tasks are adapted or reassigned as needed.
• Provide training to managers, as needed, so that they understand how best to support employees who have disabilities.
• Monthly workplace inspections by the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) will include the noting of any accessibility barriers within the workplace.
• Any accessibility barriers identified by the JHSC will be brought to the attention of senior management and a solution will be made within a reasonable timeframe.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will provide training to employees, volunteers, and other staff members on Ontario’s Accessibility Laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities. Training will be provided in a way that best suits the duties of the employees, volunteers, and other staff members.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will take the following steps to ensure employees are provided with the training needed to meet Ontario’s accessibility law by January 1, 2025
(Status: In progress)

• We will develop training materials and conduct training sessions for all employees to which the training relates.
• Muia Steel Ltd. will maintain a record of when the training was provided and to which individuals.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will meet accessibility laws when building or making major changes to public spaces.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will put procedures in place to prevent service disruptions to the accessible parts of our public spaces.

MUIA STEEL LTD. will review all current access to our public spaces and make the necessary adjustments to achieve the accessibility required by those individuals with disabilities.
(Status: In progress)

For more information on this accessibility plan or to request accessible formats of this document, please contact the Human Resources Liaison at:

Contact

Dynna Rodrigues

Phone

905-494-9643 ext.#100

Email

dynna@muiasteel.com