Accessibility Policy
Preston Hardware strives to meet the needs of its employees and customers with disabilities and is working hard to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. We are also committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
Our business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
This accessibility plan outlines the steps Preston Hardware is taking to meet those requirements and to improve opportunities for people with disabilities
The purpose of this policy is to create a statement of commitment that provides a framework within which accessibility plans and initiatives are to be created in order to move Preston Hardware towards the goal of improved accessibility for people with disabilities, as prescribed in the AODA.
The commitments in this policy are intended to ensure that accessibility remains a priority in our decision-making process and will serve to assist in ensuring that decisions improve accessibility and do not inadvertently create barriers.
Statement of Commitment
Preston Hardware 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.
Information and Communications
Preston Hardware is committed to meeting the communication needs of persons with disabilities in accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Standards and will notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communications supports as required.
Preston Hardware is committed to making its website and web content conform to the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG 2.0) as required by the Integrated Accessibility Standard.
We are committed to working towards an accessible website and website content that will comply with the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines initially at Level AA standards.
RESOURCES
You can also download our Accessibility Plan and Disability Accommodation Policy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on this policy, accessibility plan, or want to provide feedback, please reach out to info@prestonhardware.com.