Intent
Southwest Crematoriums Ltd. is committed to ensuring that public spaces are accessible to everyone. The company complies with all applicable requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulation (IASR) when constructing new or redeveloping public spaces.
Definitions
Redeveloped: A planned significant alteration to a public space. It does not include maintenance activities, environmental mitigation, or environmental restoration.
Guidelines
All Southwest Crematoriums Ltd. employees must participate in training on accessibility standards found in the IASR and the Human Rights Code that are appropriate for the duties they complete while at work.
Accessible Parking
Southwest Crematoriums ensures that any newly constructed or redeveloped off-street parking facilities provide standard parking spaces and wider parking spaces with signage identifying them as accessible to vans. Access aisles are provided for all accessible parking spaces to ensure individuals can enter and exit their vehicles.
Accessible parking spaces are designated for the use of people with disabilities and are marked with an accessible permit parking sign. The number of and location of accessible parking spaces are determined in accordance with the IASR.
Obtaining Services
To ensure services are accessible to individuals who use mobility aids or mobility assistive devices, Southwest Crematoriums Ltd. complies with the requirements set out in the IASR when:
- Constructing new service counters (including replacing them) and fixed queuing guides; and
- Constructing new or redeveloping existing waiting areas.