General

Progress Report Summary - May 2025

Bexson Transport implemented its first three-year Accessibility plan in 2024, in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations. This progress report provides an update regarding the initial report and its advancement.

Executive Summary

Bexson Transport is committed to offering an environment of inclusion and accessibility, consistently and frequently identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to ensure potential and existing employees, visitors and contractors feel welcome and supported. Our combined efforts will contribute to a barrier-free Canada, ultimately ensuring equal access and participation between those with and without disabilities by the year 2040.

Feedback

Feedback is not only appreciated but encouraged, and any information gathered during the process will be reviewed and utilized to improve the current systems in place when feasible.

Feedback may be submitted anonymously, in person, by mail, or by telephone utilizing the following contact information:

Ashton Wyness – HSE Administrator

(780) 538-3474

14802 89 St

Grande Prairie, AB

T8X 0J2

Alternatively, you may submit your feedback utilizing the submission form at the bottom of the Accessibility page.

Progress of Priority Areas

Employment

Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, Bexson Transport does not attract any applicants from underrepresented populations such as persons with disabilities. Accessibility will be addressed by the following:

  1. Include an equal opportunity employer statement on all position ads
  2. Train hiring manager on accessibility
2024 Progress:
  1. Implemented – job ads will continue to include an equal opportunity employer statement on all position ads
  2. In progress – appropriate training is currently being sourced

The Built Environment

 Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, Bexson Transport has all available amenities on the main level. This ensures that those with disabilities do not have to access the top level(s) of the building under any circumstances. Further accessibility will be addressed by the following:

  1. Review and update, as necessary, emergency and disaster response plans to account for employees, and visitors with disabilities
  2. Evaluate offices and facilities to assess the need for further accessibility features, such as workstations for individuals that present a mobility impairment
2024 Progress:
  1. Implemented – Emergency Response Plan has been revised
  2. Complete – Lift columns purchased and utilized in the shop for ease of access. They allow mechanics to work comfortably and effectively on vehicles without needing to crawl underneath, reducing the risk of back injuries and other work-related issues (impaired mobility). No further accessibility features requirements identified

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, though accessibility functionality is present in many areas, we recognize that systemic barriers exist within technology and presumptions are made about its use. Further accessibility will be address by the following:

  1. Review the website content for barriers, including:
    • Text contrast
    • Text size
    • Navigation and compatibility with screen readers
    • Clear formatting
  2. Provide guidance and support on accessibility features upon orientation process with alternative methods of delivery available upon request
  3. Provide information and communication in alternative formats upon request within the indicated timelines
2024 Progress:
  1. In progress - though no barriers were identified regarding the text contrast, text size, navigation or formatting, further testing is required with screen readers
  2. Available upon request; no requests have been made to date
  3. Available upon request; no requests have been made to date

Communication, Other Than ICT

Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, Bexson Transport does not have a consistent process developed to ensure alternative formats of communication are available and able to be provided in a timely manner. Accessibility will be addressed by the following:

  1. Identify service providers and methods to create alternative formats where appropriate and required in order to provide communication in alternative formats upon request within the indicated timelines
  2. Review orientation and training processes and resources for new and existing employees for improvements to accessibility
2024 Progress:
  1. Completed
  2. In-progress 

Procurement of Goods, Services, and Facilities

Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, Bexson Transport does not have any procurement processes outlined, and will address accessibility by the following:

  1. Develop procurement practices to improve, where reasonable and applicable, the consideration of accessibility in the purchase of goods, services and the use or purchase of facilities
2024 Progress:
  1. In-progress

Design and Delivery of Programs and Services

Previous barrier(s) identified:

Currently, there is not standard approach for ensuring all programs, processes and services have taken accessibility into account. Accessibility will be addressed by the following:

  1. Develop and promote guidelines on how to apply the accessibility lens when reviewing company policies, programs and services
2024 Progress:
  1. In-progress

Transportation

Bexson Transport does not coordinate a transportation system, or a fleet of transportation vehicles, as defined in the Accessible Canada Act. This indicates that the standards for transportation are not in the scope of this plan.