Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for all staff and visitors. We pride ourselves on providing dignified and safe experiences for all members of the public and are committed to providing an environment that enables full participation and performance. Enabling people with disabilities aligns with our values, specifically:
Creating a barrier-free environment takes time and we are dedicated to removing and preventing barriers for our people, candidates, suppliers, customers and visitors. Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. will build on our current efforts through the development of our initial Accessibility Plan as required under the Accessible Canada Act. This Accessibility Plan will guide our organization in meeting our accessibility commitments and in building an accessible environment for all.
To address the gaps in areas, we consulted with employees who identify as having a disability, roundtable discussions and by also sourcing best practices in our industry.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. welcomes feedback relating to our Accessibility Plan. We will carefully review any feedback received to ensure our Accessibility Plan remains current and effective.
Anyone who has an inquiry or feedback is encouraged to reach out to us using one of the contact methods listed below. We will respond to all feedback in a timely manner.
Contact: Manager, Talent & Engagement
Mailing Address: 739 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0T8
Email: hr@arnoldbros.com
Telephone: (204) 257-6666 ext. 311
Website: www.arnoldbros.com
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. is committed to making our organization and the services we provide accessible. All Canadians have a right to live and work in a barrier-free environment and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment to all.
As required by the Accessible Canada Act, we will publish a status report every year that measures our progress against our commitments. We will also review and update our Accessibility Plan every three years. Progress Reports and updates to our Accessibility Plan will be shaped by consultation with persons with disabilities and our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committee.
Arnold Bros. Transport Inc. requires all team members to behave respectfully and inclusively. As such, employment barriers relating to any prohibited grounds of discrimination are removed and people are enabled to fully participate and succeed.
Strengthen knowledge relating to accessibility for all current and future employees of Arnold Bros. Transport Inc.
Ensure that accessibility is considered throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Persons with disabilities face barriers in everyday life, such as parking lots and entryways and general access through many public and private facilities. At Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd., we act in the interest of safety, wellness and dignity. We are cognizant of barriers to the built environment and strive to identify, mitigate, and remove them whenever possible.
Eliminate all barriers that persons who are disabled face during emergency evacuations.
Ensure that all members of the public can access our facility.
Information technology and digital communications will play a key role in our efforts to continually improve our operations and provide accessible services to our customers.
Increase access to information on our website for persons with disabilities.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. believes in open and honest communication, and that various forms of communication must be available so that barriers are removed, and meaningful conversation be held.
Provide equitable access to information for all Arnold Bros. Transport employees, customers, suppliers, and the public.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. partners with external parties to ensure exceptional service to our customers. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we will ensure no barriers are present throughout our procurement processes.
Increase awareness of accessibility so that Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.’s procurement practices always take accessibility into consideration.
Arnold Bros. Transport Inc. is committed to providing a workplace free of barriers to inclusion and performance. We believe we are better together and aim to increase voices to the conversation.
Create a guideline that facilitates policy and decision making consider accessibility.
Increase feedback regarding our current and future programs and services.
As a leading transportation supplier, Arnold Bros. Transport Inc. owes our ongoing success to the professional fleet of individuals who make up our team. We view our personnel as valued members of our family and are committed to supporting them in all matters of employment and accessibility.
Have standard procedures in place so that drivers can access assistive equipment.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. strives to create an environment where all individuals can fully participate and welcomes meaningful communication and conversation so that we may continuously improve. While developing our Accessibility Plan, the following consultations were made to gather feedback and input:
The Accessible Canada Act defines a disability as “any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment-or a functional limitation- whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”
The Accessible Canada Act defines a barrier as “anything-including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice-that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.”
Our organization has not received any feedback from the public or employees as it relates to our Accessibility Plan. Current methods for receiving feedback include a link on our accessibility report, which is posted on our website, encouraging individuals to contact us using one of the contact methods listed below:
Contact: Manager, Talent & Engagement
Mailing Address: 739 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0T8
Email: hr@arnoldbros.com
Telephone: (204) 257-6666 ext. 311
Website: https://www.arnoldbros.com
No feedback has been provided to us as it relates to our Accessibility Plan.
Our organization reached out to several current staff who identified as having a disability as it relates to our current methods of receiving feedback and the feedback received to date. According to the individuals we reached out to, our current methods for receiving feedback are effective.
Executive Summary
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for all staff and visitors. We pride ourselves on providing dignified and safe experiences for all members of the public and are committed to providing an environment that enables full participation and performance. Enabling people with disabilities aligns with our values, specifically:
Creating a barrier-free environment takes time and we are dedicated to removing and preventing barriers for our people, candidates, suppliers, customers and visitors. Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. will build on our current efforts through the development of our initial Accessibility Plan as required under the Accessible Canada Act. This Accessibility Plan will guide our organization in meeting our accessibility commitments and in building an accessible environment for all.
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. welcomes feedback relating to our Accessibility Plan. We will carefully review any feedback received to ensure our Accessibility Plan remains current and effective.
Anyone who has an inquiry or feedback is encouraged to reach out to us using one of the contact methods listed below. We will respond to all feedback in a timely manner.
Contact: Manager, Talent & Engagement
Mailing Address: 739 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0T8
Email: hr@arnoldbros.com
Telephone: (204) 257-6666 ext. 311
Website: https://www.arnoldbros.com
Priority 1 – Employment
Arnold Bros. Transport Inc. requires all team members to behave respectfully and inclusively. As such, employment barriers relating to any prohibited grounds of discrimination are removed and people are enabled to fully participate and succeed.
Objective
Strengthen knowledge relating to accessibility for all current and future employees of Arnold Bros. Transport Inc.
Progress
New training has been sourced as it relates to Accessibility Awareness. This training is provided to all staff as part of our new employee onboarding process. Staff are provided training as to how a disability is defined in the Accessible Canada Act, which barriers are listed in the act, how to interact and communicate with people with disabilities, as well our own organizations Accessibility Plan.
Objective
Ensure that accessibility is considered throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Progress
All job postings have been updated to include more inclusive wording and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities, to apply. Further, many job descriptions were reviewed to ensure that physical requirements were reflective of position requirements, and that reasonable accommodations be considered wherever possible.
Priority 2 – Built Environment
Persons with disabilities face barriers in everyday life, such as parking lots and entryways and general access through many public and private facilities. At Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd., we act in the interest of safety, wellness and dignity. We are cognizant of barriers to the built environment and strive to identify, mitigate, and remove them whenever possible.
Objective
Eliminate all barriers that persons who are disabled face during emergency evacuations.
Progress
Special consideration was taken this year in reviewing and updating our emergency evacuation plan to ensure that individuals who are disabled can safely and efficiently evacuate the facility. Consultations took place with members of the Health & Safety Committee, Fire Wardens, Management, our Health and Safety Specialist, as well as individuals who identify as having a physical disability. The emergency evacuation plan was updated, and training was provided to Fire Wardens.
Objective
Ensure that all members of the public can access our facility.
Progress
A review of our physical facility took place. It was determined that while certain areas would be difficult to navigate for individuals who have mobility-related disabilities, there are many areas that allow for greater accessibility. These areas will be utilized to assist individuals who may require a mobility-related accommodation, ensuring that all members of the public can access our facility.
Priority 3 – Information and Communication Technologies
Information technology and digital communications will play a key role in our efforts to continually improve our operations and provide accessible services to our customers.
Objective
Increase access to information on our website for persons with disabilities.
Progress
Best practices into accessibility related requirements and potential software to enhance website accessibility was researched.
Priority 4 – Communication Other Than ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. believes in open and honest communication, and that various forms of communication must be available so that barriers are removed, and meaningful conversation be held.
Objective
Provide equitable access to information for all Arnold Bros. Transport employees, customers, suppliers, and the public.
Progress
As part of our training on accessibility awareness, individuals have been provided with knowledge regarding potential accessibility related requirements. This additional training has enhanced our ability to provide meaningful and equitable access to information.
Priority 5 – Procurement of Goods, Services & Facilities
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. partners with external parties to ensure exceptional service to our customers. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we will ensure no barriers are present throughout our procurement processes.
Objective
Increase awareness of accessibility so that Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.’s procurement practices always take accessibility into consideration.
Progress
As part of our training on accessibility awareness, individuals have been provided with knowledge regarding potential accessibility related requirements. This additional training has enhanced our awareness on accessibility, ensuring it be taken into consideration during procurement practices.
Priority 6 – Design & Delivery of Programs & Services
Arnold Bros. Transport Inc. is committed to providing a workplace free of barriers to inclusion and performance. We believe we are better together and aim to increase voices to the conversation.
Objective
Create a guideline that facilitates policy and decision making consider accessibility.
Progress
Accessibility awareness training was provided to members of the organizations Human Resources department. Human Resources is to utilize this training whenever new policy is developed, ensuring that accessibility be considered during policy development.
Objective
Increase feedback regarding our current and future programs and services.
Progress
A feedback mechanism has been developed to collect and respond to feedback as it relates to accessibility. An individual familiar with our accessibility plan and the Accessible Canada Act has been appointed to review and respond to any feedback.
Consultations
We consulted with employees who identify as having a disability, as well as members of the Health & Safety Committee.
The topic of the consultation surrounded our physical facility, and potential barriers individuals may face during emergency evacuation scenarios. Input was received to ensure that a member of the organization, specifically a Fire Warden, assist individuals who may require further assistance to safely evacuate, as well as ensuring all Fire Wardens and those trained in the emergency evacuation procedure understand the shelter in place provision of our plan.
Feedback
To date, we have not received any feedback from external parties as it relates to our accessibility. Our organization reached out to several current staff who identified as having a disability as it relates to our current methods of receiving feedback and the feedback received to date. According to the individuals we reached out to, our current methods for receiving feedback are effective.
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