About Accessibility
Individuals
with disabilities make up a significant and increasing portion
of our population. Statistics Canada claims about 1.5 million Ontarians
have a disability, which makes up about 13.5 per cent of the overall
population. This number is growing as it is estimated that in the next
two decades people with disabilities will make up about 20 per cent of
the population. In the Town of Caledon that may represent 10,000 residents
Landmark Legislation
On June 13, 2005
the Ontario Government introduced the Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Under the legislation, the provincial government will develop mandatory
standards that aim to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with
disabilities. The purpose of the act is to make Ontario fully accessible by
2025.
Accessibility Standards
The Standards
outlined in the Act aim to address the following five key areas:
●
Accessible Customer Service
● Accessible Information and
Communication
●
Accessible Employment
●
Accessible Built Environment
● Accessible Transportation
Accessible Customer Service
The Customer Service Standard came into
effect on January 1, 2008 and is now law. As a public sector organization, the
Town was responsible for achieving compliance with the Standard by January 1,
2010. Click here
to learn more about what Caledon has done to comply with this Standard.
Accessibility Advisory
Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a
committee of volunteers that advise Council on matters related to the
identification, removal and prevention of barriers for persons with
disabilities. As mandated by the Ontarians
with Disabilities Act, 2001 the Committee shall review site plans and
advise Council on barriers to accessibility. Additionally, the Committee is to
assist in the development and implementation of the Annual Accessibility Plan.
To view the Committee’s agendas and minutes visit the Accessibility Advisory
Committee Homepage (link is provided below).
Alternate
Format
Documents in this
section are available in alternate format upon request.
Please Contact Accessibility Program Coordinator
accessibility@caledon.ca
Tel: 905-584-2272 ext. 4288
Fax:905-584-4325
