Ontarians with Disability Act and Non-Discrimination Policy for Canada
- HAI Canada’s mission is to create a world of love and acceptance. HAI Canada welcomes all interested adults to participate in its programs.
- With respect to adults, HAI Canada does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, language, education background, national origin or veteran status.
- HAI Canada is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and applicants for employment, to ensure that individuals with disabilities enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities as required by federal and provincial law.
- HAI Canada is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary to enable someone with a disability to attend a HAI Event, consistent with the requirements of federal and provincial law.
- If you need an accommodation to attend a HAI event, contact your local HAI Office at least ten (10) days before the event and inform them of the nature of the disability and your needs. In the case of events held in private homes, additional time may be required.
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Trained Service Animals as defined by the Ontarians With Disabilities Act are always welcome. Service Animals, such as Guide Dogs/Seizure Dogs/Hearing Dogs are trained to perform specific tasks and are working animals, not pets. Pets, Therapy Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs, specifically, are not Service Animals and are not allowed at HAI events.
- All employees at HAI Canada Offices will be advised of this policy and educated as to the requirements of federal and state law. If the HAI Canada Office is unable to resolve a request for accommodation in a prompt manner, the matter will be referred to the local regional Producer or the HAI Canada Executive Director.
- This policy will be posted on the HAI Global website and either a link to this policy or paragraph 5 will be included with event notices.