Accessibility plan

The multi-year plan as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005 (AODA)

Statement of Commitment to Accessibility

Andre Construction is committed to providing services to all customers including people with disabilities.  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.

1. Accessible Emergency Information

Andre Construction is committed to providing employees with disabilities with individualized emergency response information when necessary.  The individual’s disability will be taken into account when creating the plan(s).  We will provide this information as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the need for accommodation.  In addition, emergency procedures will be made available in an accessible format upon request.

2. Hiring Practices

Andre Construction is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Andre Construction has taken and will take the following steps accordingly:

By January 31, 2026.

• • Andre Construction will notify the public that it will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities by including an AODA clause in job postings.

  • When scheduling and interview Andre Construction will include AODA statement inviting candidates to come forward with accommodation requests.

  • When making offers of employment, Andre Construction will notify the successful applicant of its policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.

  • Andre Construction will inform its existing employees of its accessibility policies, including and updates.

  • This information will be provided to new employees as soon as practicable after commencing employment; and

  • Andre Construction will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities when conducting performance reviews, providing careen development and advancement to employees.

3. Office Accessibility Improvements

In 2027 Andre Construction will be undertaking office renovations. The organization will consider accessibility requirements and opportunities to remove barriers. 

Accessibility will be incorporated into the design and planning process to improve access for employees, clients, and visitors with disabilities and to support a more inclusive workplace.

Planned improvements may include:

• • Enhancements to building entrances

  • Interior pathways 

  • Accessible washroom facilities

Completed Plan Items

• Training

  • Andre Construction has provided training to employees on Ontario’s accessibility laws and on the Human Rights Code as it relates to people with disabilities through Toolbox talks and the company AODA training in October 2025.

  • AODA training is now incorporated within our onboarding process.

  • We will take the following steps to ensure employees are provided with the training needed to meet Ontario’s accessible laws by January 31, 2027:
    

• Website Accessibility

Andre Construction is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities and will take the following steps:

• • Our Accessibility Plan and Accessibility Standard for Customer Service Policy will be updated and posted on our website by January 31, 2027.

  •  On October 1, 2026, all web content has conform to WCAG 2.0, level AA.