accessibility
our commitment
Mansfield Ski Club (MSC) is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic, are treated with respect and dignity. The below outlines the principles and practices that guide MSC in ensuring equal opportunity and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within our organization.
feedback
We appreciate any and all feedback on accessibility issues and policies at MSC. For more information, please call us at 705 435 3838 ext 230. You can also e-mail any questions or concerns regarding accessibility to Human Resources.
communication
- Assistive Devices: A person with a disability may provide their own assistive device for the purpose of obtaining, using and benefiting from any of our activities or services. Exceptions may occur in situations where we determine the device may pose a risk to the health and safety of a person with a disability, or to the health and safety of others at the Club. If you have an assistive device that is excluded, please inquire with the staff at Front Desk to see if an alternative arrangement can be made.
- General Communication: We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability, including but not limited to telephone, email and in-person communication.
parking
Designated disabled parking spaces are located in both upper and lower parking lots, with easy access to buildings. These spaces are identifiable with signage. Please note you must display a government issued Accessible Parking Permit in your vehicle.
- Four parking spots in the upper parking lot
- Four parking spots in the lower parking lot
employment
MSC is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation in relation to any of the materials or processes used during the recruitment and selection process, please notify Human Resources. Mansfield Ski Club will make every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.
additional support
- Service Animals: We welcome any people with disabilities and their service animals to MSC. Service animals are allowed on parts of the premises that are open to the public. Due to safety concerns, service animals are not permitted on any ski lift or alpine ski trail. Service animals are also not permitted in any area where food preparation or storage occurs.
- Support Persons: Any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on MSC property. Lift ticket fees will not be charged for support persons. Support persons must check in at the Front Desk to be issued a valid complimentary ticket.
training for staff
MSC will ensure that accessibility training is provided to:
- All Employees and Volunteer Ski Patrol
- All Management Staff, Board of Directors and persons who participate in developing the Club’s policies
- All other persons who provide goods, services or facilities on behalf of MSC.
Training will include:
- A review of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to the workplace
- A review of the purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and requirements of the accessibility standards
- A review the Club’s Accessibility Policy
- Interacting with and assisting persons with various types of both visible and non-visible disabilities in the Club environment
- Interacting with and assisting persons with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or support person
- A review of Mental Wellness and how it applies to the workplace
- What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty accessing the Club’s premises and/or goods and services.
Staff will be trained in the event there are any changes made to this policy.
The training will be appropriate to the duties of the person receiving such training, and will be completed prior to the person starting at MSC.
MSC will maintain a record of all persons who receive and complete the training. The records will include the dates that training is provided, and the names of the individuals who received and completed the training.