2016 Accessibility Status Report To Council[s] Bringing Accessibility Awareness to your Location
What We Do Duties of the Accessibility Advisory Committee: The committee shall: a) advise the councils about the legislative requirements and implementation of the accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility reports and such other matters for which the council may seek its advice; b) review in a timely manner the site plans and drawings described in section 41 of the Planning Act that the committee selects in terms of how they address the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities; c) perform all other functions as specified by legislation. d) in consultation with Council and Municipal Staff, review new and existing municipal by-laws and policies as applicable; e) work with Council and the community at large to identify and address the needs of persons with disabilities within the community; and f) provide recommendations to Councils on the promotion of public awareness and understanding of the needs of persons with disabilities.
COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE The FAAC is comprised of a very dedicated group of individuals, all of whom are interested in making the County more accessible to all who live, work, play or visit here. Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee Members Neil Allen, Chair community representative for South Frontenac Vacant community representative at large Margaret Knott, community representative for Frontenac Islands Kurt Halliday, community representative for Central Frontenac Ed Schlievert, community representative for North Frontenac Councillor John McDougall, Council representative Councillor Tom Dewey, Council representative
2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Provided input and recommendations to County Council to seek a grant for the development of an Age Friendly Community Action Plan Received updates and made recommendations regarding the recent amendments to the Customer Service Standard and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Reviewed Site Plans for the Mountain Grove Public Library and the Township of Central Frontenac Municipal Office Provided input and recommendations regarding amendments to the Customer Service Standard and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Provided input and recommendations on: Public Parks Chip Trucks Accessible Parking Boat Ramps
Accessibility Awareness Campaign 2016 first year of Accessibility Awareness campaign and included County and Township Councils proclaimed April 3 9 as Accessibility Awareness Week A Twitter campaign with the hashtag #AccessibleFrontenac reached 19,922 accounts accounting for 56,231 Impressions Frontenac News which published a story on Accessibility Week. Staff attended ICSP Breakfast on April 7 th
What Is Accessibility
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Access Award Award was created in 2013 to recognize persons, groups or organizations that have made or are making a significant contribution beyond legislated requirements, towards improving access for persons with disabilities in the Frontenacs Nominations are now open for the 2016 Access Award
Look What s Happing In North Frontenac Township Snow Road Hall Accessibility Renovations
Look What s Happing In North Frontenac Township Clarendon Miller Hall Accessibility Improvements
Look What s Happing In Central Frontenac Township District 4 Fire Hall/Library Parking area leveled Accessible parking places will be assigned before December 2016
Parham Play area located at Parham Ballfield
Proposed Accessible reception area at Municipal Office
Township of South Frontenac Accessibility Accomplishments 2016 Completed work on Sydenham Point Beach, the playing field and cenotaph Renovated the Public Works office building on Keeley Road with accessible standards Provided the Planning Accessible Events Book to our facility booking volunteers and on our website Provided Guide to Accessible Festivals & Outdoor Events Book to Recreation Department for distribution when events are booked Built five (5) new accessible picnic tables for parks and beaches
Tow nship of South Frontenac Accessibility Accomplishments 2016 (Cont d) South Frontenac Museum accessible front entrance & ramp Princess Anne Community Hall front entrance & fully accessible washrooms Developed an orientation program which includes both AODA Customer Service and IASR training Provided orientation including AODA content to all new permanent and seasonal staff
Tow nship of South Frontenac Accessibility Accomplishments 2016 (Cont d) New accessible playground equipment at Centennial and Bowes Parks Special mulch to allow accessibility to the playgrounds at Centennial and Bowes Parks New pavilion with an accessible ramp at Centennial Park New accessible ramp to the washrooms at Centennial Park
South Frontenac Museum Accessible Ramp
South Frontenac Museum Front Entrance
Princess Anne Community Hall Front Entrance
Princess Anne Community Hall Accessible Washroom
Princess Anne Community Hall Accessible Washroom - I nside
Centennial Park Pavilion & Ramp
Centennial Park Centennial Park Curb Ramp & Paved Walkways
Bowes Park Accessible Playground
Bowes Park Accessible Playground
Bowes Park Accessible Playground