PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Levante Living is committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities.

ASSISTIVE DEVICES
We will ensure that our staff are trained and familiar with various assistive devices we have on site or that we provide that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our goods or services.

COMMUNICATION
We will communicate with people with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability.

SERVICE ANIMALS
We welcome people with disabilities and their service animals. Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public.

SUPPORT PERSONS
A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them on our premises.
Fees will not be charged for support persons

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY DISRUPTION
In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities:
Elevator
Telephone
Meal delivery
Accessible doors malfunction
Mechanical lifts
No assistive devices available
Electrical beds malfunction
Levante Living will notify customers promptly. This clearly posted notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated length of time, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.
The notice will be placed at:
Concierge Desk (where available),
Family/Residents Communication Board
Communication Centre/Nursing Station

TRAINING
Levante Living will provide training to employees, volunteers and others who deal with the public or other third parties on our behalf.
Individuals in the following positions will be trained:
Senior Managers
Attending Physicians/RN/EC
Pharmacy
Levante Living Staff
This training will be provided to staff within 30 days from hiring and yearly thereafter.
Training will include:
An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
Levante Living’s plan related to the customer service standard.
How to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities
How to interact with people with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a service animal or a support person
How to use the TTY, wheelchair lifts, available on-site or otherwise that may help with providing goods or services to people with disabilities
What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing Levante Living’s goods and services
Staff will also be trained when changes are made to Levante Living accessible customer service plan.

FEEDBACK PROCESS
Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way Levante Living provides goods and services to people with disabilities can e-mail, verbally, suggestion box, feedback card.
All feedback, including complaints, will be directed to the Executive Director.
Customers can expect to hear back in within 10 days

MODIFICATIONS TO THIS OR OTHER POLICIES
Any policy of Levante Living that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.