Introduction

BFC Technologies Inc. is committed to identifying, preventing, and removing barriers for persons with disabilities and to meeting applicable requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), Ontario Regulation 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

This plan summarizes measures already in place and actions BFC will take from 2026 through 2031. It will be reviewed and updated at least once every five years.

Past Achievements to Remove and Prevent Barriers

BFC has already implemented several measures that support accessibility within the workplace.

Training

• Employees receive AODA training through BFC's 4Safe training system.
• Training completion is tracked electronically.
• BFC will review expired training and confirm that required Ontario Human Rights Code content is included in the current training program.

Employment

• BFC's employment documentation includes accessibility and accommodation information. Accommodation practices used during recruitment will be confirmed and standardized where needed.
• BFC has a documented return-to-work process.
• Modified duties have been provided following injury where appropriate.

Emergency Preparedness

• BFC maintains an emergency response plan for the workplace.
• Individualized workplace emergency response information will be developed where BFC is aware of an employee who requires disability-related accommodation.

Built Environment

• The BFC workplace includes accessible parking.
• Barrier-free entrances and automatic doors are available.
• Accessible washroom facilities are available.

Visitors and Contractors

• Clients, contractors, suppliers, inspectors, and other visitors attend the BFC workplace. Accessibility needs will be considered when arranging access to the facility and information.

Strategies and Actions for 2026-2031

Accessibility Policies and Planning

• 2026: Implement BFC's first formal Accessibility Policy.
• 2026: Publish this Multi-Year Accessibility Plan on BFC's public website.
• Ongoing: Review accessibility policies and this plan when legislative or organizational requirements change.

Training

• 2026: Review current AODA training records in 4Safe and provide refresher or additional training where required.
• 2026: Confirm that training content includes the Ontario Human Rights Code as it relates to persons with disabilities.
• Ongoing: Provide required accessibility training to new employees and maintain training records.

Information and Communications

• 2026: Establish a process for providing accessible formats and communication supports upon request.
• 2026-2031: Consider accessibility when new or substantially revised policies, forms, communications, and other workplace documents are developed.
• Ongoing: Maintain a process for receiving and responding to accessibility-related feedback.

Website and Web Content

• 2026: Review BFC's public website and applicable web content against WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements.
• 2026: Address identified accessibility deficiencies and document corrective actions.
• Ongoing: Include accessibility checks when new website content or functionality is added or changed.

Employment

• 2026: Confirm recruitment and selection practices notify applicants that accommodation is available.
• 2026: Review and document BFC's process for disability-related accommodation, including individual accommodation plans where required.
• Ongoing: Maintain BFC's disability-related return-to-work process.
• Ongoing: Consider accessibility needs during performance management, career development, and redeployment where applicable.
• Ongoing: Provide individualized workplace emergency response information when BFC is aware of an employee's disability-related need.

Built Environment and Public Spaces

• Ongoing: Maintain existing accessible features, including accessible parking, barrier-free entrances, automatic doors, and accessible washrooms.

Review and Monitoring

BFC will monitor progress and formally review this plan no later than September 2031. The review will consider completed actions, outstanding barriers, legislative changes, operational or facility changes, and opportunities for improvement.

Accessible Formats and More Information

This plan is publicly available and will be provided in an accessible format upon request. Questions, feedback, or accessible-format requests may be directed to BFC Technologies Inc. through its general contact channels.

References

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005;

Ontario Regulation 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards;

Ontario Human Rights Code;

BFC Technologies Inc. Accessibility Policy.