The AFHT must meet the requirements of accessibility standards established by AODA regulations. Ontario Regulation 429/07 – Accessibility Standards for Customer Service – apply to every designated public sector organization and to every other person or organization that provides services to members of the public or other third parties and that has at least one employee in Ontario. This policy establishes the accessibility standards for Customer Service for AFHT, in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 429/07.

Our Policy

Algonquin Family Health team (AFHT) is committed to providing a respectful, welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment in the provision of services for employees, patients/clients and visitors.

AFHT is committed to, and strives to ensure that, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, Ontario Regulation 429/07 Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, and all other relevant legislation concerning accessibility are rigorously observed.  AFHT ensures that all persons within its community are aware of their rights and responsibilities to foster an accessible and inclusive environment with and for persons who have disabilities.
This policy applies to all AFHT employees who deal with the public or other third parties as well as persons developing policies, procedures and practices pertaining to the provision of services to the public or other third parties, whether they do so as employees, agents (Service Providers) or otherwise.

If you would like further information on our accessibility process, please contact:

Janine van den Heuvel, CEO/ED
Algonquin Family Health Team
100 Frank Miller Drive, Howland Building
Huntsville Ontario
P1H 1H7

Tel. 705 787-0846 x203
janine.vandenheuvel@mahc.ca