Scarborough Nissan
Accessible Customer Service Plan
Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities
Scarborough Nissan 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 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. There will not be any fees 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, Scarborough Nissan 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 Reception and at the Service Desk.
Training – Scarborough Nissan 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: Managers, Receptionists, Sales Consultants, Service Advisors, Customer Service Representatives and Parts personnel. This training will be provided to appropriate staff within 3 weeks of their start date.
Training will include:
- An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the requirements of the customer service standard
- Scarborough Nissan’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 automatic door openers
- What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing Scarborough Nissan.
Staff will also be trained when changes are made to our plan.
Feedback process – Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way Scarborough Nissan provides goods and services to people with disabilities can express their concerns verbally to any staff member or by email to info@scarboroughnissan.com. All feedback, including complaints, will be directed to the Controller to evaluate and take any necessary corrective measures. Customers can expect to hear back from Scarborough Nissan within 7 business days.
Modifications to this or other policies – Any policy of Scarborough Nissan that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.
Letter From General Manager
Dear Customers,
The “Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act” was passed in 2005 and all organizations have to comply by December 1st, 2012.
In order to comply, Scarborough Nissan has developed strategies that take into account individuals with disabilities. Customers will be able to use their own personal assistive devices when accessing Scarborough Nissan services, and in the event, that the assistive device presents a safety concern or where accessibility may be an issue, Scarborough Nissan will take every reasonable measure to ensure access of services by the customer with respect and sensitivity.
Scarborough Nissan employees have been trained to ensure compliance to the act, in such but not limited to the following:
- How to interact and communicate with various types of disabilities;
- How to interact with people who use assistive devices – such as the assistance of guide dogs, service animals, or the use of a support person;
- Developed policies, procedures and practices surrounding the legislation;
- As a point of note, Scarborough Nissan has implemented most, if not all of this, well before the introduction of the “Act”, starting with the initial design of our building for accessibility and parking designations, doors, washrooms, curbing, drive through service and general interior and exterior designs.
If you require any further info, please contact Nick Sgro, General Manager 416-751-3511.
Sincerely,
Nick Sgro
Scarborough Nissan
info@scarboroughnissan.com