Accessibility Policy

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

Kincardine and District Minor Soccer Club (KDMSC) is committed to fostering an accessible environment in which all individuals have equal access to Kincardine and District Minor Soccer Club services and programs in a way that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. This includes creating and fostering an inclusive environment that is considerate and accommodating for all individuals, including people with disabilities.

The Club will continue to deter barriers by designing inclusive and supportive positive attitudes and addressing attitudes which devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities.

KDSMC supports the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will establish policies, practices and procedures which are consistent with the accessibility standards established under the AODA, including accessible customer service, information and communication about our programs or program partners that can aid all of our members.

KDMSC will strive to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the following core principles as outlined in the AODA.

Dignity – goods and services are provided in a manner that is respectful to persons with a disability and does not diminish the person’s importance.

Independence – Accommodating a person’s disability means respecting their right to do for themselves and to choose the way they wish to receive goods and services.

Integration – Wherever possible, services will be provided in a manner that enables people with disabilities to fully benefit from the same services, in the same place and in the same or similar way as other customers. This may require alternative formats and flexible approaches. It means inclusiveness and full participation. This is a fundamental human right.

Equal Opportunity – Service is provided to persons with disabilities in a way that their opportunity to access goods and services is equal to that given to others

 

TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY WITH OUR CURRENT RESOURCES, THE KDMSC WILL STRIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
  • All communication with individuals with disabilities will be done taking their specific disability into consideration
  • All individuals that require assistive devices, service animals or support persons will be accommodated
  • The public will be given notice of any temporary disruptions to facilities or games and practices via the Municipality of Kincardine and/or KDSMC
  • KDMSC will assist members interested receiving training on how to interact and communicate with individuals with disabilities, if requested
  • All feedback regarding our Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Policy will be considered by the KDMSC executive
  • KDMSC will work with the Municipality of Kincardine so that all individuals with disabilities can access the Municipality of Kincardine facilities as independently and safely as possible
  • All members have equal opportunity when participating in club activities, and the concerns and needs of each member must be considered. Discrimination towards any member of the KDMSC will not be tolerated.

Links:


Accessibility for Ontario's with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11

Ontario Soccer - Accessibility for Ontario's with Disabilities Act ...In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontario's with Disability Act, Ontario Soccer will make available the necessary resources to assist visually impaired members with the navigating and use of Ontariosoccer.net

Canada Soccer Guide to Accessibility and Inclusion

All Abilities Soccer ...Ontario Soccer recognizes the growth in soccer for players with disabilities. Greater representation is being made at an international level through events such as the Paralympics and the growing interest from players at the grassroots level is an encouraging sign.