Our Commitment Our Commitment
to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the provincial and territorial legislation related to accessibility in the areas we operate in.
Bootlegger has a commitment to accessibility for everyone who works and shops with us because this is who we are. We will ensure that we are in compliance with accessibility legislation by incorporating best practices, policies and training.
Our Best Practices
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Accessible Emergency Response Information
Bootlegger will provide its customers with publicly available emergency information in an accessible way upon request. Bootlegger will also provide team members with disabilities the opportunity to prepare individualized emergency response information plans when necessary to assist them in the event of an emergency.
Training
Bootlegger provides training to team members on accessible customer service. Training will be provided in a way that best suits our team’s job duties and responsibilities.
Support Persons
Any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to enter our facilities with their support person. At no time will a person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person be prevented from having access to their support person while on our premises.
Employment Employment
Bootlegger is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Bootlegger will accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and hiring processes and during employment. Bootlegger will develop or revise as required individual accommodation plans and return-to-work plans for team members that have been absent due to a disability. Bootlegger will continue to identify and take steps to prevent and remove other accessibility barriers impacting employment.
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Information & Communications
Bootlegger is committed to meeting the communication needs of individuals with disabilities. Bootlegger is committed to ensuring that existing feedback processes are accessible to people with disabilities. Bootlegger will assess its processes for receiving and responding to feedback from customers and team members, consider accessibility requirements when creating new forms of communication, and make appropriate changes and accommodations where required or requested.
Bootlegger is committed to ensuring that publicly available information about its merchandise, facilities and services is made accessible upon request. Bootlegger will assess the information it provides to the public, consider accessibility requirements when creating new forms of publicly available information, and make appropriate changes and accommodations where required or requested.
Feedback Process
For more detailed information on, to provide feedback on, or request alternative formats of, our accessibility policies, plans, and training programs, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Customers can submit feedback to: