In fulfilling our mission, Allergan Inc. (Allergan) is committed to providing its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. We are also committed to giving persons with disabilities the same opportunity to access our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers.
Allergan is committed to excellence in serving all customers including persons with disabilities and we will carry out our functions and responsibilities in the following areas:
We will communicate with persons with disabilities in ways that take into account their disability.
We will train employees who communicate with customers on how to interact and communicate with people with various types of disabilities.
We are committed to providing fully accessible telephone service to our customers. We will train employees to communicate with customers over the telephone in clear and plain language and to speak clearly and slowly.
We will offer to communicate with customers by e-mail, relay services, fax or in person if telephone communication is not suitable to their communication needs or is not available.
We are committed to serving persons with disabilities who use assistive devices to obtain, use or benefit from our goods and services. We will ensure that our employees are trained and familiar with various assistive devices that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our goods or services.
We are committed to providing accessible invoices to all of our customers. For this reason, invoices will be provided in the following formats upon request: hard copy, large print, fax or e-mail.
We will answer any questions customers may have about the content of the invoice in person, by telephone or e-mail.
We are committed to welcoming persons with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal on the parts of our premises that are open to the public and other third parties. We will also ensure that all employees, volunteers and others dealing with the public are properly trained in how to interact with persons with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal.
We are committed to welcoming persons with disabilities who are accompanied by a support person. Any person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to enter Allergan's premises with his or her support person. At no time will a person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person be prevented from having access to his or her support person while on our premises.
Allergan will provide customers with notice in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in the facilities or services usually used by persons with disabilities. This notice will include information about the reason for the disruption, the anticipated duration, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.
The notice will be placed at all public entrances and service counters on our premises.
Allergan will provide training to all employees, volunteers and others who deal with the public or other third parties on their behalf, and all those who are involved in the development and approvals of customer service policies, practices and procedures.
This training will be provided within the first two weeks after an employee commence their duties.
Training will include the following:
Applicable employees will be trained on policies, practices and procedures that affect the way goods and services are provided to persons with disabilities. Employees will also be trained on an ongoing basis when changes are made to these policies, practices and procedures.
The ultimate goal of Allergan is to meet and surpass customer expectations while serving customers with disabilities. Comments on our services regarding how well those expectations are being met are welcome and appreciated.
Feedback regarding the way Allergan provides goods and services to persons with disabilities can be made by e-mail, verbally, in person or formal feedback process. All feedback will be directed to the Director, Human Resources. Customers can expect to hear back within 5 business days.
We are committed to developing customer service policies that respect and promote the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Therefore, no changes will be made to this policy before considering the impact on persons with disabilities.
Any policy of Allergan that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities will be modified or removed.
This policy exists to achieve service excellence to customers with disabilities. If anyone has a question about the policy, or if the purpose of a policy is not understood, an explanation will be provided by:
Human Resources
Allergan Inc.
500-85 Enterprise Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6G 0B5
Tel: 1-800-668-6424 ext. 7018
Fax: 905-940-8954
Email: lambert_lori@allergan.com