Accessible Customer Service Plan
Providing Goods & Services to People with Disabilities
GameStop is committed to excellence in serving all customers including people with disabilities.
Assistive Devices – We will ensure that our staff is trained and familiar with various assistive devices we have in our stores or that we provide that may be used by customers with disabilities while accessing our goods and 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 in the parts of our stores that are open to the public unless prohibited by applicable municipal by-laws.
Support Persons – A person with a disability who is accompanied by a support person will be allowed to have that person accompany them in our stores.
Notice of Temporary Disruption – In the event of a planned or unexpected disruption to services or facilities for customers with disabilities, GameStop 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. This notice will be posted on www.gamestop.ca if all stores are impacted or posted at the specific location(s) if not all stores are impacted.
Training – GameStop 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: Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, and Sales Associates. This training will be provided to staff within the first week of employment.
Training will include:
- An overview of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the requirements of the customer service standard
- GameStop'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 support person
- How to use equipment on site, if applicable, that may help in providing goods and services to people with disabilities
- What to do if a person with a disability is having difficulty in accessing GameStop's goods and services
- Any changes to GameStop's customer service plan that may occur from time to time
Feedback Process – Customers who wish to provide feedback on the way that GameStop provides goods and services to people with disabilities can call Customer Relations at 1-877-442-6303 or submit a comment at help@gamestop.ca. All feedback, including complaints, will be directed to a Customer Relations Representative. Customers can expect to hear back within two (2) business days.
Modifications to this or other policies – Any policy of GameStop that does not respect and promote the dignity and independence of people with disabilities will be modified or removed.
