Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2027

Overview

MD Lawyers Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is intended to outline and identify the policies, processes and plans the company currently has in place, is in the process of developing and /or implementing or intends to develop and/or implement in response to the requirements established by the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR).

MD Lawyers takes its obligations under the IASR very seriously and will review and revise this Multi-Year Accessibility Plan annually, or more frequently as deemed necessary.

Statement of Commitment

MD Lawyers including our clients/customer, employees, job applicants, suppliers, the public and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and its associated standards and regulations and well ensure that we offer a sage and welcoming environment that is respectful of each person’s dignity and independence.

The goal of the AODA is the achievement of a fully accessible Ontario through the identification, prevention and removal of barriers. To meet this objective and the requirements under the AODA, Lawyers  has, and will continue to, incorporate accessibility measures into our policies, procedures, training, websites, environment and best practices (as identified in our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan).

The AODA’s key principles of integration, equality, dignity and independence will be applied

regardless of whether an individual is:

• Working within or visiting our office;
• Accessing our information;
• Procuring our services and support online or via our phone-in services

As an organization, MD Lawyers is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely manner. We understand that providing a barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, we are committed to working with the necessary parties to make accessibility a reality for all.

Questions or concerns MD Lawyers Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan are to be directed to the Director of Operations, Cheryl Scollard, submitted via the company’s AODA Feedback Process as noted with the MD Lawyers Accessible Service Provision Policy.