Lynda Staples Project Manager, Municipal Accessibility Association for Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) Ontario Municipalities.

Lynda StaplesProject Manager,

Municipal AccessibilityAssociation for Municipal Managers,

Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario(AMCTO)

Ontario Municipalities are on Target

Agenda

Introduction - Where Do We Start?

Municipal Success Stories

Design of Public Spaces

Barriers

Systemic

Attitudinal

Physical or structural

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

Design of Public Spaces

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

Rowing ClubSt CatharinesTorontoPhotos courtesy of Dr. Thomas Merritt

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

Wrap up – Any questions?

Thank you

Lynda StaplesProject Manager,

Municipal AccessibilityAssociation for Municipal

Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario(AMCTO)