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Lynda StaplesProject Manager,
Municipal AccessibilityAssociation for Municipal Managers,
Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario(AMCTO)
Ontario Municipalities are on Target
Legislative Background
AODA applies to broader public, private sector and nonprofits All levels of government Municipalities Stores, restaurants, supermarkets, medical Nonprofits & charities Schools, colleges & universities
….Everyone !
Potential Economic Impacts
Accessibility is an investment in future prosperity Ontario may be increasingly dependent on a
workforce:– currently with disabilities; and/or– working beyond current retirement age
Boomers represent 40% of the income share in Ontario
Significant revenue increases for tourism and retail sectors
Spending power of $25 billion a year in Canada
The goal of the Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment is to remove barriers in public spaces and buildings. This will make it easier for all Ontarians — including people with disabilities, seniors and families — to access the places where they work, travel, shop and play.
Public Spaces
Highlights
A.) Recreational trails/beach access routes Meet minimum requirements for trails and beach access routes (i.e. clear width), post signs with specific information at the start of trails
B.) Outdoor public-use eating areas like rest stops or picnic areas
Provide a minimum number of accessible tablesC.) Play spaces, like playgrounds in provincial parks and local communities
Consult with people with disabilities to help to incorporate accessibility for children and caregivers with various disabilities into play spaces
Accessible Beach PathsWasaga BeachPhotos courtesy of the Town of Wasaga Beach
AMCTO Award of Merit certificate recipient
A.) Recreational trails/beach access routes
Crosby ParkRichmond HillPhotos courtesy of Town of Richmond Hill Communications
B.) Outdoor public-use eating areas like rest stops or picnic areas
Crosby ParkRichmond HillPhotos courtesy of Glenn Steplock
C.) Play spaces, like playgrounds in provincial parks and local communities
Highlights
D.) Exterior paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps, rest areas and accessible pedestrian signals
Meet minimum requirements for sidewalks (i.e. clear width), install accessible pedestrian signals at intersections
E.) Accessible parking (on and off street) Make four percent of spaces accessible in new lots with 25-500 parking spaces
F.) Service-related elements like service counters, fixed queuing lines and waiting areas
Have a minimum of one accessible counter when providing services to the public
G.) Maintenance Make sure accessibility-related equipment and features are maintained
D.) Exterior paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps, rest areas and accessible pedestrian signals
Bainsville Barrie
Cambridge Dutton
Ingleside King City
Mallorytown Morrisburg
Napanee Tilbury
Odessa Port Hope
Trenton West Lorne
Woodstock
Each ONroute Centre is designed to the highest standards of accessibility—meeting standards established in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Stoney Creek Community CentreLondonPhotos courtesy of City of London
E.) Accessible parking (on and off street)
Stoney Creek Community Centre& Public LibraryLondon
F.) Service-related elements like service counters, fixed queuing lines and waiting areas
Photos courtesy of City of London
Stoney Creek Community Centre& Public LibraryLondonPhotos courtesy of City of London
G.) Maintenance Make sure accessibility-related equipment and features are maintained