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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 01-15 °g Report to Executive Committee -: _,:,:,, PI KERIN Report Number: ENG 01-15 Date: January 12, 2015 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering & Public Works Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report ENG 01-15 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding the review of accessible parking space requirements in the City of Pickering, be received; 2. That City Council authorize staff to initiate a public consultation process on the proposed amendments to By-law 6604/05 regarding accessible parking space requirements in the City of Pickering, as outlined in this report, including consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, business owners, and other stakeholders; and 3. That following the receipt of comments, staff prepare a draft by-law with final recommendations for Council's consideration. • Executive Summary: On March 25, 2013, the Accessible Advisory Committee presented correspondence to City Council outlining their request to increase the requirements for all accessible parking spaces within the City of Pickering to 15 percent of the total available parking spaces. City Council passed Resolution #45/13 requesting staff to review accessible parking space requirements in the City of Pickering to better meet the needs of persons with a disability. In response to the above noted resolution, City staff have undertaken a review of the accessible parking requirements as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that all accessible parking spaces in the City of Pickering are appropriately provided, marked and maintained. Staff are proposing three amendments for public consultation and input, respecting the total number of accessible parking spaces provided, the dimension and design of accessible parking spaces, and the pavement marking requirements for accessible parking spaces. The proposed amendments are consistent with the requirements of The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), which was enacted by the Province in 2005. Engineering & Public Works and City Development staff therefore recommend that Council authorize staff to initiate public consultation on the proposed amendments regarding the accessible parking space requirements in the City, including consultation 64 Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering Page 2 with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, business owners, and other stakeholders. At the conclusion of the public consultation process, recommended amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 with respect to accessible parking spaces will be prepared for City Council's consideration. Financial Implications: The recommendations in this report do not present any financial implications. Discussion: At the March 25, 2013 Council meeting, the Accessibility Advisory Committee presented Correspondence 10-13 (see Attachment#1) and requested that By-law 6604/05, which regulates traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal properties in the city, be amended to increase the number of required accessible parking spaces in the City of Pickering to 15 percent of the total number of available parking spaces. Pickering Council passed Resolution #45/13 (see Attachment#2) requesting that staff review the accessible parking space requirements within the City, to better meet the needs of persons with a disability. In response to Resolution #45/13, staff have undertaken a review of the accessible parking requirements as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that all accessible parking spaces in the City of Pickering are appropriately provided, marked and maintained. Based on staffs review, the following amendments are being proposed: • increase the minimum number of off-street accessible parking spaces required on public and private properties • improve the pavement marking detail required for accessible parking spaces • introduce two types of off-street accessible parking spaces All suggested modifications to accessible parking space requirements contained within this report are consistent with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Highway Traffic Act. A City-wide adoption of 15 percent for accessible parking spaces is not recommended The correspondence submitted by the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Correspondence 10-13 (see Attachment#1), recommended that the City increase its by-law provision for accessible parking spaces to 15 percent of the total parking spaces required. In support of this recommendation, the Committee cited Statistics Canada CORP0227-07/01 revised 65 • Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering - Page 3 findings that 34.6 percent of the population report a disability, and that 14.5 percent of those people report a disability associated with mobility impairment. It should be noted, however, that the Statistics Canada findings do not support an accessible parking standard of 15 percent. Instead, these findings suggest that approximately 5.0 percent of the population (i.e. 14.5 percent of 34.6 percent) report a disability associated with mobility impairment. Furthermore, as of April 30, 2014, the Accessible Parking Permits Office of Service Ontario reports that there are 4,108 accessible parking permits issued within the City, representing approximately 4.5 percent of the City's population (based on an estimated population of 91,333 persons). The City has been implementing new parking requirements at municipal facilities as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act The accessible parking requirements for municipal facilities has recently been legislated through the enactment of The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The AODA is applicable to the Government of Ontario,the Legislative Assembly and every designated public sector organization that provides goods and services or facilities to the public or other third parties. The implementation of the Act respecting accessible parking is being phased in for public sector organizations, such as the City of Pickering, to commence on January 1, 2016, when building new or making major changes to existing parking spaces. The requirements for accessible parking according to the AODA are presented in detail in Attachment#3. The AODA requirements, on average, double the existing requirements for accessible parking in the City of Pickering. Recent observations indicate that accessible parking spaces at City facilities are well used To determine if existing accessible parking spaces at City facilities are being well used, staff completed observations at the Pickering Recreation Complex and the Pickering Civic Complex between June and July 2014, in the morning, afternoon and evening hours. Both of these facilities have accessible parking sections, which exceed what is required in the AODA. The Pickering Recreation Complex has 13 accessible parking spaces for the main entrance fronting Valley Farm Road (AODA requires 7 accessible spaces). The Pickering Civic Complex has 5 accessible spaces in the parking lot off of The Esplanade South and 2 accessible spaces in the loop at the front of the Civic Complex off of Glenanna Road for a total of 7 accessible spaces (AODA requires 6 accessible spaces). CORP0227-07/01 revised 66 Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering Page 4 During the review of the accessible parking spaces at the Pickering Recreation Complex, it was noted that they were well used, having an average of approximately 4 vehicles on-site at the times surveyed. However, spaces in the Civic Complex parking lot off of The Esplanade South were not as well used, having only one vehicle using the accessible spaces provided during the times surveyed. In contrast, the front loop at the Civic Complex, is well utilized due to location and convenience. However, these spaces are not used for long periods of time as most use it to quickly visit City Hall or to drop- off/pick-up at the library. A City-wide adoption of the minimum accessible parking space requirements as presented in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is recommended Based on observations of accessible parking spaces at City facilities, the request for additional accessible parking spaces by the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the increased accessibility demand, especially for medical office and related uses, staff suggest that the minimum accessible parking space requirements based on the AODA be adopted city-wide for all properties subject to the City's Traffic and Parking By-law. As stated previously, the AODA requirements, approximately double the existing requirements for accessible parking within the City of Pickering. The suggested requirements for accessible parking according to the AODA are presented in detail in Attachment#3. Similar to the existing requirements, these parking requirements shall not apply to residential developments consisting of less than 10 dwelling units and, for the purpose of required accessible parking spaces for multi-unit residential developments consisting of 10 or more dwelling units, the minimum accessible parking requirements shall only apply to residential visitor parking. Pavement marking for accessible parking spaces is recommended to consist only of the International Symbol of Accessibility with a blue background The City's current pavement marking standard for accessible parking spaces requires a designated space to be hard surfaced and the entire space to be painted with non-slip paint in bright blue, with the universal symbol of access overlaid in white or yellow paint. A review of surrounding municipalities and current best practices indicate that painting the entire parking space blue is not necessary to convey the message of an accessible parking space. Painting the entire space is also costly and if not painted periodically, the paint will crack and fade. CORP0227-07101 revised 67 Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering Page 5 Therefore, City staff recommend that the pavement marking for accessible parking spaces be modified so that it consists of only the.International Symbol of Accessibility painted in white or yellow paint overlaid on a bright blue background with a white or yellow border, with a total minimum size of 1.4 metres in width and 1.4 metres in length. Different types of accessible parking spaces are recommended The City currently only allows for one type of accessible parking space, which must have a minimum width of 4.0 metres, and a minimum length of 5.3 metres. The AODA requires the establishment of two types of parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities, as follows: • AODA Type 'A': parking space which has a minimum width of 3.4 metres for-vehicles that require space for the use of a wheelchair • AODA Type 'B': parking space which has a minimum width of 2.4 metres for persons with a disability that do not require the extra space for a wheelchair Access aisles may be shared by two parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities in an off-street parking facility and, according to the AODA, must meet the following requirements: • a minimum width of 1.5 metres • extend the full length of the parking space • be marked with diagonal lines, which discourages parking in them, where the surface is asphalt, concrete or some other hard surface Staff recognize the benefit of having different types of accessible parking spaces as not all persons with a disability will require a larger parking space intended for wheelchair access. Staff support the use of Type 'A' and Type 'B' accessible parking spaces and also propose an alternate Type 'A' Shared space to be used in the City. Currently, the City's current minimum widths for both an accessible parking space and a standard parking space exceed what is proposed for a Type 'A' and Type 'B' accessible parking space width in the AODA. Therefore, it is proposed that the City retain the existing widths and further proposes the following types of accessible parking spaces to be used within the City. • Pickering Type 'A': an accessible parking space that has a minimum width of 4.0 metres, which is equivalent to the City's existing standard (shown in Attachment#4). No access aisle is required for a Type 'A' space CORP0227-07/01 revised 68 Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering Page 6 • Pickering Type `A' Shared: two accessible parking spaces that have minimum widths of 3.25 metres, and share an access aisle with a minimum width of 1.5 metres. This design may be used in place of two Type 'A' spaces (shown in Attachment#5) • Pickering Type 'B': an accessible parking space that has a minimum width of 2.6 metres, which is equivalent to the width of a standard parking space within the City (shown in Attachment#6) A length of 5.3 metres, equivalent to the current City standard, is recommended for all accessible parking spaces. The Type 'A', Type 'A' Shared with shared access aisles and Type 'B' accessible parking spaces supported by City staff are to be used together with the proposed suggestions in Attachment#3 for the total number of required accessible parking spaces. Staff request authorization to initiate public consultation on the draft amendments Engineering & Public Works and City Development staff recommend that Council authorize staff to initiate public consultation on the proposed amendments to the accessible parking space requirements in the City of Pickering as presented in this report. Comments will be invited from the public, the Accessibility Advisory Committee, business owners, and other stakeholders. Consultation would be completed by various means including, but not limited to: • City of Pickering website • contacting business owners and community residents' associations through regular mail • posting at community centres and other City facilities • newspaper ad • open house At the conclusion of the consultation process, recommended changes to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05 with respect to accessible parking spaces will be prepared for City Council's consideration. Attachments: 1. Correspondence 10-13, Accessibility Advisory Committee 2. Directive Memorandum, Resolution #45/13, City of Pickering Parking By-law CORP0227-07/01 revised 69 Report ENG 01-15 January 12, 2015 Subject: Review of Accessible Parking Space Requirements in the City of Pickering Page 7 3. Suggested Accessible Parking Requirements in the City of Pickering, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 4. Accessible Parking Signage & Pavement Marking Detail for Type A parking spaces 5. Accessible Parking Signage & Pavement Marking Detail for Type A Shared parking spaces 6. Accessible Parking Signage & Pavement Marking Detail for Type B parking spaces Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Ki../ ie. el I Nathan Emery Rich rd Holborn, P. Eng. . _nator, Traffic Operations Dir ctor, Engineering & Public Works ca. G. �, -r Barnett Thomas Melymu , M IP, RP Seni„r Plan er—Site Planning Director, City Devel ment �,� ►v , Ni - h rti, CIP, RRP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design • NE:ds Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council 6aceeid Dja .. X7, 20(4 Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer . CORP0227-07/01 revised 70 ATTACHMENT#_.1..,_TOREPORT# CUG = Jt-tC /. of a 0,0 Tom.w - r py .4_. . . Memo i To: Prem Noronha-Waldriff March 26, 2013 Coordinator, Community Recreation Programs From: Debbie Shields City Clerk • Copy: • • Subject: Accessibility Advisory Committee Parking By-law • -. File: A-1410-005-13 • The Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering considered the above matter at a meeting held on March 25, 2013, and referred your correspondence to staff for further review and report to Council. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 905.420.4660 extension 2019. Debbie Shields • - - i - i 71 f YACHMENT# TO REPORT#. LNG 0/-15 2-of ,0� � .. _ • Memo • To: Mayor Ryan and • March 19, 2013 Members of Council From: 'Prem Noronha-Waldriff Coordinator, Community Recreation Programs . Copy: Accessibility Advisory Committee Subject: Parking By-law - File: A-1410-006-13 At the November 28, 2012 meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, staff was directed to present a motion to Council for endorsement with respect to Parking • By-law 6604/05. The following motion is presented for endorsement. That the City of Pickering By-law 6604/05 Section 24.(5) be amended to reflect the percentage of persons with a disability as per statistics Canada reports. Presently the bylaw requires-1 parking bay to be accessible in 50 parking bays (less than 5 percent). Statistics Canada reports that 34.6 percent of the.population report disability and 14.5 of those report disability associated with mobility impairment it is • therefore recommended that.the bylaw requirement be increased to 15 percent. . /pnw ' • • • • • . 72 ATTACHMENT# I TOREPORT# EuG of!s of -2-G Rational for amending by-law 6604/05 Information gathered below from the Health and Activity Limitation Survey 1991.: Institutional Component(HALS): • Survey conducted and analyzed by Statistics Canada 1991. Data collected August to October 1991 • Survey was administered by stats Canada staff trained in interview skills and followed up by senior staff with respondents' interviews done in person, with efforts made to reduce errors and misinterpretations. Stats Canada maintained confidentiality and did not release names of persons, businesses or organizations • Excerpts relevant to this motion: • More women than men reported total disability. Women more likely to be accessing retail outlets. • • Prevalence of disability increases with age-will need regular review of bylaw and possible amendments. • Highest levels of disability reported in impaired mobility and agility. Less able to walk to entrances with less agility to manage entrances or distance • Canada has an ageing population therefore there will be an increased level of disability as time goes on • • more than 7 out of 10 persons with a disability have disability related to mobility • at time of 2001 survey 34.15% have a mild degree of disability • • disabilities reported included those easily observed and those hidden • 26.95%.of people with a disability reported severe activity limitations • 14.5% reported very severe disability Ontario Statistics: •, Total population - 11,192,900 • Total population with a disability- 1,514,380 = 13.5% • Motion reflects percentage plus allowance for ageing population, and the fact that 14.5% reported very severe disability. • 73 TACHMENT#_I TOREPORT# 01-15 • Personal Activity Limitation Survey, 2001 -largest percentage of disability related to mobility,12.2% followed b agility11.4% and thirdly by pain11.0% = 34.6% of population • Other factors: • Accessible parking spaces are already being abused -used by able bodied persons. • Anecdotal evidence from AAC members and some Councillor Members • • who have heard from residents that there are not enough accessible • parking spaces • Over the past month I have been unable to secure accessible parking at the Pickering Town Centre, Starbucks and the Walmart Shopping Center • Distance is a major factor for many persons with a disability and regular • parking spaces are too narrow to afford safe and easy access to vehicle- side ramps driver and passenger doors cannot be opened fully • Highest level of disability is reported in mobility • Highest level of disability reported by women. This group is likely the group most often accessing retail outlets. Easy access by this group supports economic growth and sales • Presently there is no accessible parking standard across Durham Region. Pickering can be a leader and set the bar in developing an.adequate standard by understanding and acknowledging the needs of residents and visitors to the City. Please see attached package for more details. Susan Wilkinson Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee. • • • 74 "'%r:CH TENT# �,.a_TO REPORT# NG, 01-i•• of 2L- RATIONALE BYLAW 6604/05 • Hals health activity survey 1991 • Conducteand analyzed by statistics Canada 1991 • Data collected august 1991 to October 1991 Administered by stats Canada staff trained in interview skills and followed up by senior staff with respondents' interviews done were in person,with efforts made to reduce errors and misinterpretations Stats Canada maintained confidentiality and did not release names of persons,businesses or organizations • Excerpts relevant to motion More women than men reported totaldisability9 more lamely to be accessing retail outlets° Prevalence of disability increases with age 9 will need regular review of bylaw and possible amendment° highest levels of disability reported in impaired mobility and agility9 less able to walk to entrances with less agility to manage entrances or distances ccanaria has an ageing population therefore here will be an increased level of disability as • time goes on more than 7 out of 10 persons with a disability have disability related to mobility at time of 2001 survey 34:1 5 have a mild degree of disability disabilities reported included those easily observed and those hidden 26.95 of people with a disability reported severe activity limitations • 14.5 reported very severe disability ONTARIO Total population 11,19290 • TOTAL POPULATION WITH DISABILITY1,514380 =13.5 . MOTION.REFLECTS PERCENTAGE PLUS ALLOWANCE FOR AGEING POPULATION AND THOSE UNDER 15,for further discussion with committee re above 14.5 % reported very severe disability • • • • 75 ATTACH MENT#_J TO REPORT#_E1LL. O 1-15 4 of • PALS (PERSONAL ACTIVITY LIMITATION SURVEY 2001) Largest percentage of disability related to mobility,12,2 followed b agilify11.4 and thirdly - by pain11.0totatling 34.6%of population • • SEE PACKAGE FOR MORE DETAILS Other factors • Accessible paerknng bays are already abused Anecdotal evidence some councilors have heard from residents that there are not enough accessible parking bays Over the past month I have been unable to secure accessible parking at the town centre, starbucks and the walmart shopping center Distance is a major factor for many persons with a disability and inaccessible parking . bays are too narrow to afford safe and easy access to vehicle-side ramps driver and passenger,doors cannot be opened fully Highest level og disability is reported in mobility • Highest level of disability reported by women.This group is likely the group most often accessing retail outlets.Easy access by this group supports economic growth and sales Presentlyy no standard across Durham.Pickering can be a leader in the availability of accessible parking and drive Durham to a better understanding of needs and the need to develop a standard Pleae review package for more details • • • • 76 ;.TACkMENT# I TOREPORT# 1?N6, 01-15 • 7 o �f, • • •tieatrii and Activity Limitation Survey:ins itationat Component(HALS) Page I of 4 • • • I+1 Staff-stirs Stai;stique • t.r�a A ' Canada Canada U1 • • Home >Definitions, data sources and methods > • • Health and Activity Limitation Survey : Institutional " Component (HALS) • Status: Inactive Frequency: Quinquennial (5 year) • Record number: 3252 This was a post-censal disability survey used to identify the numbers and distribution of disabled persons In Canada residing In health related non-penal institutions and the barriers experienced by them. • Detailed information for 1991 • Data release- August 1994 • ■ Description • • • Data sources and methodology • • • Data accuracy • ■ Documentation • Data file • Description • • • This was a post-censal disability survey used to identify the numbers and distribution of disabled . persons in Canada residing In health related non-penal institutions and the barriers experienced by them. • • The Health and Activity Limitation Survey : Institutional Component was discontinued after the ' 1991 reference period. • • • Subjects Disability Equity and inclusion Health • Society and community • Data sources and methodology - ■ Target population • •• Samplinq • ■ Data sources ■ Error detection • ■ Imputation -- ■ Estimation • • ■ Disclosure control Target population • • • The target population of HALS consisted of all persons with a physical or psychological disability who were living In Canada at the time of the Census, including residents of the Yukon and the http:/lwww23.statcan.gc.ca:81/nndb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3252&lang—e.:. 6/27/2012 • • 77 "'r.<r,l MENT# TOREPORT# EWA 01-i5 riealtri and Activity Limitation Survey: institutional Component(FIA.LS) Page 2.of 4 Northwest Territories, and permanent residents of most collective dwellings and health care institutions. Indian reserves were covered by the Aboriginal Peoples Survey also conducted by Statistics Canada. Persons excluded for operational reasons were residents In penal institutions, correctional facilities, military camps, campgrounds and parks,soup kitchens, merchant and coast guard ships and children's group homes. . Sampling This is a sample survey with a cross-sectional design. The 1991 Census of Population provided the list of institutions,which was used in the first stage of selection for the institutions survey. From this list,six types of institutions were Included in HALS. They were: *nursing homes *residences for senior citizens *hospitals: general, maternity, etc. • *chronic care hospitals *psychiatric institutions *treatment centres and institutions for the physically handicapped Institutions were grouped into three categories by size: small, medium and large.These size categories were based on the number of each Institution's permanent residents-those who spent a continuous period of six months or longer in an institution. However,the categories'Ismail, • medium and large'were determined using different numbers in different provinces. A sample of institutions was selected based on type and size. All large institutions were included In the survey,while samples of institutions were taken from the small and medium sub-groups. . The administrator of each institution was asked to provide a list of all residents aged 15 and over who on February 1, 1992, had spent a continuous six months or more in an institution. A sample of residents were selected form this list. A maximum sample of 5 residents was taken from small institutions, 10 from medium-sized institutions and 30 from large institutions. Because of their small size,a census of Institutions and their eligible residents was carried out in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Data sources • Data collection for this reference period: August 1991 —October 1991 ' • Responding to this survey is mandatory. Data are collected directly from survey respondents. All interviews were done in person and,whenever possible,with the selected individual. However, • due to their conditions, many residents were Unable to answer the questions themselves. In these cases the Interviews were conducted with the help of the institutional staff or next-of-kin. For persons Included in the Institutions Survey,there were no corresponding Census data available, because these persons were selected from lists provided by institutions rather than from the Census database. Basic demographic information was collected as part of the Institutions Survey. . Error detection Data capture for the households and institutional surveys were done in Statistics Canada regional offices. After data capture was completed,the data were transmitted and the questionnaires http://www23.statcan.gc.ca:81/imdb/p2SV.p1?Fraction getSurvey&SDDS=3252&fang--e... 6/27/2012 • 78 I:T TACHMENT#1 TO REPORT# Uir 01-15 9 of���. Participation and Activity Limitation Survey(PALS) Page 3 of 5 Sample distribution was performed in a way that, for each domain, a minimum proportion with a maximum coefficient of variation (CV) of 16.6% (16.6% corresponds to the upper limit of a CV in order to be able to effectively qualify the corresponding estimate) could be estimated. Among children aged 0 to 14 years,the minimum proportion to estimate was set at 8.5%.Among adults aged 15 to 64 years,this proportion was set at 9%, and for adults aged 65 and older,the proportion was set at 11%. Sample size The total size of the'PALS 2006 sample is around 47,500: 8,500 children (persons under 15 years of age) and 39,000 adults(15 years of age and over). Data sources • Data collection for this reference period: 2006-10-30 —2007-02-28 Responding to this survey Is voluntary. • Data are collected directly from survey respondents. The interviews were conducted by telephone with the interviewers completing a computer-assisted questionnaire. Interviews by proxy were allowed. In some special cases, face-to-face interviews were carried out. The Interviews for the children's questionnaire were conducted with the parent or guardian of the child. View the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) • Error detection • The first phase of error detection will be done during the data collection. At that stage,the interviewer's supervisors will review the completed questionnaires. Observed inconsistencies will be discussed with the Interviewer who conducted the interview and the respondent will be called back if required. The second phase of error detection will be conducted during data processing which will be made up of many steps.The•first step will be the data validation where,among other actions, multiple responses will be blanked out and processed with the other missing responses.The second step of the data processing will be the editing. Edit rules will be.developed to identify and correct inconsistencies between responses within each section of the adults and children's questionnaires. For most of the situations corresponding to inconsistencies an automated correction was specified, as discussed in the IMPUTATION Section. Once this step is completed, a macro verification will be done by analyzing frequency distributions to identify anomalies,for example missing categories or unusually large frequencies. - Imputation 0 For PALS, a valid response will be deterministically imputed for the missing responses If suffident information is available in the related questions. Otherwise, it will be coded to "Not stated". In addition, the questions that were not to be asked will be coded to "Valid skip". If a question with a Missing answer(coded to "Not stated")should have been used to determine if subsequent . questions were to be asked, these subsequent questions will be set to "Not asked",because it was not possible to determine whether or not they should have been asked. However, non-response will not be permitted for the demographic information required for weighting, namely the age and sex of the respondent.This information will be asked at the ' beginning of the interview to make sure the selected person has been reached.These two http://www23.statcan.gc.ca:81/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3251&lang=e... 6/27/2012 • 79 TTACHMENT#.__L TO REPORT# ENO% 01-15 1i).of 261 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey(PALS) Page 4 of 5 variables will be imputed from the census if they were missing or invalid.In particular,an age will be considered invalid if it was not consistent with the questionnaire used. Estimation In a sample survey, each respondent represents not only himself/herself,but also other persons that were not sampled. Consequently, a weight is associated to each respondent to indicate the number of persons that this respondent represents.This weight must be used for all estimations. The weight is calculated in a three-stage process.The FIRST stage is the assignment of an initial weight based on the sampling design. The initial weight is the inverse of the inclusion probability. For the 2006 PALS,the initial weight is the product of the Census weight and the subsampling weight (the inverse of the sampling fraction in the second phase). The SECOND stage of the weighting process is the adjustment for non-respohse. More specifically, two adjustments are done since there are-two groups of non respondents with very different • characteristics: persons who were not contacted and persons who were contacted but did not respond. Weights are first adjusted for non-contacts and then for non-response,As the adjustment method is the same for both types of non-respondents, it is described here only for non-response. With the help of a logistic regression model,we estimate the response probability for an individual (respondent or non respondent to the PALS) based on his characteristics (also called explanatory variables). Many explanatory variables are available since we have access to all the Census long form information each Individual. We then divide individuals in ten classes based on the size of the their predicted response probability.The inverse of the weighted response rate in a class is used as the weighting adjustment factor for that class and the Initial weights of the respondents within the class are adjusted accordingly. Note that separate models are used for adults and children. The THIRD stage of the weighting adjustment is the post-stratification.This adjustment ensures that the sum of the final weights for the respondents is equal to the population counts obtained from the census.This adjustment is done for groups (called post-strata) defined by the combinations of different variables for which this adjustment is important for the survey (province, gender, age group and severity of the limitation reported in the census).The weights corrected for non-response are then adjusted using the ratio of the census count to the sample count for each post-stratum. 0 • Since estimates are obtained from a sample as opposed to a census, estimates will vary from sample to sample (sampling error). In order to provide estimates of sampling error for statistics with PALS data,the bootstrap method is used.This method,which is a resampiing method, consists of selecting M subsamples(with replacement)from the main sample. Each subsampee Is then weighted by calculating the initial weights and applying to them the same adjustments we applied to the main sample weights, i.e. adjustments for non-response and post-stratification.The sampling error is measured and estimated by the bootstrap variance which is the empirical variance of the desired statistic calculated from the main sample and the M bootstrap subsamples. To be able to produce disability rates and that,at relatively detailed levels,a complementary file was produced containing individuals who did not report an activity limitation to the 2006 Census, and this file is available to the users.The global sample size for this complementary file was set to 131,010 comprising 107,400 adults and 23,610 children. Hence to produce disability rates,one must use this complementary file as well as the main adult or children file containing the answers to the PALS. Quality evaivation • Two types of error occur in surveys, namely sampling and non-sampling errors. As opposed to the sampling error, non-sampling errors are not explained by sample-to-sample variability.These errors can occur at any step of the survey process and actions will be taken to reduce them to a minimum. Following is a description of measures that will be put in place for that purpose. A pilot test was conducted seven months before the survey to evaluate all the survey process, http://www23.statcan.gc.ca:81/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3251&lang--e... 6/27/2012 80 0 0 R' .µ /�p C n �y-}ms.µ �(� - `i'C {.f"i..,y l �{VTtt / TO REP 0R I #_ala. 01�IJ I' of 01 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey(PALS) Page 5 of 5 from the questionnaire content to the data processing. High response rates are essential for quality data.To reduce the number of non-response cases, the interviewers were all trained by Statistics Canada's staff, provided with detailed Interviewer Manuals, and were under the direction of Interviewer supervisors. Refusals were followed up by senior interviewers to encourage respondents to participate in the survey. In addition,some measures were taken to identify and correct errors that could result from • misinterpretation of a question by the respondent or from.a wrong flow followed in the questionnaire.The questionnaires were-first be reviewed by the interviewer's supervisor.A detailed set of edit rules were then used during data processing to identify and correct any inconsistencies between the responses provided.These edit rules were exhaustively tested before being applied to the data. Disclosure control Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any data which would divulge information obtained under the Statistics Act that relates to any Identifiable person, business or organization without the prior knowledge or the consent In writing of that person, business or organization. Various confidentiality rules are applied to all data.that are released or published to prevent the publication ordisclosure of any information deemed confidential. If necessary, data are suppressed to prevent direct or residual disclosure of identifiable data. Data accuracy The data accuracy.measure used for each table produced is the estimated standard error of the estimate (sampling error measure),which is the square root of the estimated sampling variance of the estimate. However,the estimated standard error is usually expressed relative to the estimate to.which it pertains,and the resulting measure is the estimated coefficient of.variation (CV). The estimated CV is obtained by dividing the estimated standard error of the estimate by the estimate itself and Is expressed as a percentage of the estimate. For PALS, all estimated CVs will be obtained using the bootstrap method described In the ESTIMATION Section. Data file .. Public use microdata file (PUMF): Participation and Activity Limitation Survey-2006 Date Modified: 2007-11-30 , • http//www23.statcan.gc.ca:81/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3251&lang=e... 6/27/2012 81 I k. L.CHMENT#� TO REPORT# ENGA bI-is Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over,by type of disability and ag... Page 1 of 1 Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over,by type of disability and age, Canada, 20011 rotebaay , Pain - . Hearing . taming . 1 • P.ychCbgbal lnino . ►taQnrory 13 1524 h a � It26-44 bevebpmentaF Et 46-64 Unknown 1165+ 0 5 10 15 26 25 . 90 35 Pmentacja of total populatbn I The Lanadi fotafenliolas the Yukon,Northwest Tarry and NunavuL The sum of . the values forsach cat Ory may rf t from the fotafduefarovncfpv. =nor the type of dsabl4Ty Teeebptmental,Seat(ats shouklLv weal nth cau€icn. Scerrve: Statistics Cafiacia,ParEcipeLun andAcfrdfy Limitation$w ntey,2 0f. • • • • • • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89.577-x/c-g/4151355-eng.htm 2/15/2012 82 12,`T°s f;`. MENT#___ ,.TO REPORT#. eis(r o t - ISM Severity of disability among adults aged 15 years and over with disabilities,by sex,(Ana... Page 1 of 1 Severity of disability among adults aged 15 years and over with disabilities, by sex,Canada, 20011 • • Standard symbols used by Statistics Canada publications • • Both sexes, Men Women SeVerity of ,_ Number • I ! 100.0 1,526,9D0 1,893,440 100.0 Mild • 1,165,470 34.1 555,11.0 . 36.4 610,360 32.21 Moderate 855,330: 25.0 375,380, 24.6 479,950 25.3 Severe • 919,310 26.9 •383,570 25.1 535,740 28.3' Very severe 480,220, 14.0 212,830 13.9 267,390 14.1 • 1.The Canada total excludes the Yukon,Northwest Territories and Nunavut The sum of the values-for each category may differ from the total due to rounding. ,Source:Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey,2001. • • • • • • • • • • • • • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/t/4065015-eng.htm 2/15/2012 • 83 "ACH NT# TO REPORT# ENG, o i-is • A profile of disability in Canada,2001:Profile of disability among adults- Page 2 of 6 Memory:Limited in the amount or kind of activities that one can do due to frequent periods of confusion or difficulty remembering things.These difficulties may be associated with Alzheimer's disease,brain injuries or • other similar conditions. Developmental:Cognitive limitations due to the presence of a developmental disability or disorder,such as Down syndrome, autism or • mental impairment caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. • Psychological:Limited in the'amount or kind of activities that one can do due to the presence of an emotional, psychological or psychiatric condition, such as phobias,depression,schizophrenia,drinking or drug problems. Unknown:The type of disability is unknown if the respondent answered YES to the general questions on activity limitations,but did not provide any YES to the questions about type of disability that followed. Top of Page Disability related to mobility affects the greatest number of adults . Mobility problems are the type of disability most often reported by adults aged 15 and over. In 2001,nearly 2.5 million or 10.5%of Canadians had difficulty walking,climbing stairs,carrying an object for a short distance, standing in line for 20 minutes or moving about from one room to another. . For all age groups,women were more likely to have mobility problems than men:Indeed,among adults aged 15 and over,there was a significant difference in the overall proportion of women(122%)and men(8.6%)with a mobility-related disability:Also with respect to motor skills,activity limitations related to agility affect a substantial number of persons aged 15 and over.In all,2.3 million or 9.7%of adults reported having difficulty with . everyday activities that require these skills,such as bending down to pick up an object,getting dressed or undressed,or cutting one's food. For further Information on the different types of disabilities,see the section entitled Type of disabilities among adults. • • Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, �11 by type of disability,Canada,2001 Table • Top of Page More than 10%of adults have activity limitations related to pain or discomfort Rather surprisingly,adults report pain-related disability almost as frequently as mobility-related disability.Some 2.4 million persons aged 15 and over (10.1%)reported having activity limitations related to chronic pain.Pain- related disability is more prevalent among women(11.4%)than among men (8.8%).This may reflect,in part,some reluctance among men to report this http://wvvw.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 2/15/2012 84 TOREPORT#.. L 01-15 ....Lc_af . A profile of disability in Canada,2001:Profile of disability among adults Page 3 of 6 • • type of limitation.It is important to note here that for the purposes of PALS, ' persons who reported having pain but did not associate it with any activity limitation were not considered to have a pain-related disability.In fact,some 3.2 million adults reported having pain,with or without limitations(data not • shown). • • A . Top of Page • One million persons aged 15 and over report having a hearing-related disability Regarding sensory type activity limitations,just over one million adults (4.4%)reported having a hearing-related disability,about 600,000(2.5%) had vision difficulties,and some 360,000 or 1.5%of persons aged 15 and over reported a speech-related disability.While a larger proportion of • •women(3.1%)than of men(2.0%)reported having vision difficulties,activity limitations related to hearing were more common among men(5.0%)than • women(3.8%).Men aged 15 and over were also slightly more likely than women to have a speech-related disability. Top of Page • A good number of adults have less visible disabilities • The 2001 PALS also sought to distinguish certain types of less visible disabilities,such as limitations related to psychological conditions or memory problems,learning difficulties and developmental disability.This distinction in no way ignores the close relationship that exists between some of these disabilities;as well,identification is always subjective,based on the respondents perception.Nevertheless,more than half a million persons aged 15 and over.(2.2%)reported having activity limitations due to emotional,psychological or psychiatric conditions.Similarly,more than 450,000 adults reported having learning disabilities,representing a proportion of 1.9%.A similar proportion of adults(1.8%)had activity limitations due to frequent memory problems or periods of confusion.Nearly • 120,000 persons aged 15 and over,had a developmental disability. Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, • • by type of disability and sex,Canada,2001 caLd Top of Page ' • • The prevalence of most types of disabilities increases with age According to the most widely held view,the prevalence of any form of disability rises increasingly with age.The PALS findings confirm that this is http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm ' 2/15/2012 85 r-TAC:kMENT# TO LNG, Oi-i5 A profile of disability in Canada,2001:Profile of disability among adults • Page 4 of 6 true for disabilities related to mobility,agility',hearing,vision and pain.For example,while fewer than 2%of young adults aged 15 to 24 have a mobility-related disability,the rate reaches 31.5%for persons aged 65 and • over.This increase in prevalence with age is also observed, although to a lesser degree,for other problems more closely associated with aging,such as memory and speech problems. Top of Paq.e • Activity limitations related to emotional, psychological or psychiatric conditions are relatively frequent in persons aged 45 to 64 However,there are some exceptions to the rule.Thus,persons aged 45 to 64(3.3%)were more likely to have a disability related to psychological problems than persons aged 65 to 74.(2.0%),although the rate resumed its rise to 3.6%for persons 75 and over.The same is true for learning disabilities,with adults aged 45 to 64(2.3%)showing a rate higher than among adults aged 65 to 74(1.5%), but lower than that of seniors 75 years and over(2.8%).With respect to developmental disability,prevalence varies between 0.2%E and 0.7%E according to age,with young adults aged 15 to 24 showing the highest rate,and persons 65 to 74,the lowest In this regard,it is important to note that a sizable proportion of older adults with a developmental disability are institutional residents and are therefore excluded from the survey population.Younger adults are more likely to live at home and therefore be included in PALS due to the de-institutionalization that has been taking place in Canada for about 25 years. The strong predominance of some types of disabilities becomes even more obvious when we look at the proportion of persons with disabilities who have these particular typed of disabilities.More than seven of every ten persons with disabilities have difficulties related to mobility,and almost as many have pain-related disabilities.Activity limitations related to agility are also very frequent,with two-thirds of persons with disabilities reporting them.More than 30%of adults with disabilities have a hearing-related disability and 17%have vision difficulties. The results of the 2001 PALS also show how an important proportion of • adults with disabilities have activity limitations related to psychological • conditions,namely over 15%.Furthermore,some.13%of persons with disabilities aged 15 and over reported having a learning disability,with more than half(54.1%)of them having been diagnosed with learning disabilities by'a teacher,a physician or another health care professional.The approximately 420,000-persons with a disability related to memory account for 12%of all persons with disabilities.Speech difficulties,which affect at least one in ten persons with disabilities, and developmental disability (3.5%)complete the PALS profile of persons with activity limitations. However,for just under 100,000 persons reporting a disability,the type of ' disability could not be identified. Tr Types of disabilities reported by adults aged 15 years and over H'I= with disabilities,Canada,2001 V V Table • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 2/15/2012 . • 86 V - g.._,,;t f_ill:. T# / TO REPORT# £NCB et-I5 LI_of ee22 - A profile of disability in Canada,2001:Profile of disability among adults Page 5 of 6 • Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, by type of disability and age,Canada,2001 Chan Top of Page A large majority of persons with disabilities aged 15 and over have more than one disability. • The 2001 PALS distinctly recognizes,along with physical and sensory . disabilities,the various types of less visible disabilities(pain, psychological • problems, memory,learning and developmental disability).As a result,the survey provides a detailed profile reflecting the complexity of disability in • adults aged 15 and over.The number of disabilities reported is ample evidence to that effect Only 18.2%of persons with disabilities reported having only one disability,whereas a sizable proportion of them reported three(29.0%)or even four or five(27.7%).Indeed,just under 8%of persons with disabilities had six or more. • • • IIINumber of disabilities reported by adults aged 15 years and I over with disabilities, Canada,2001 tabra Top of Page Severity of disability in 2001: mild, moderate,severe or very severe A profile of disability in Canada would not be complete if it did not consider the degree of severity of disabilities reported.Among the 3.4 million adults with disabilities,the 2001 PALS distinguishes four levels of severity:mild, • moderate,severe and very severe.Firstly,the level of severity depends on • the frequency and intensity of limitations associated with each type of disability. For example,a person who has no difficulty walking and climbing stairs but cannot stand in line for more than 20 minutes,would have a mild mobility-related disability.A person who can only move around in a wheelchair would have their mobility more severely limited,and one who is bedridden for a long term period would have a very severe mobility-related disability.The number of disabilities also has an impact on the overall level of severity.The PALS distinguishes 10 types of disabilities among adults and the level of severity will increase with the number of disabilities affecting each individual. For furtherinformation on the development of the severity sale,see the box entitled Severity of disability. • • in 2001,one-third(34.1%)of adults with disabilities had a mild degree of • disability.At the other end of the scale,at least one in four persons with disabilities(26.9%)experienced severe activity limitations and 14.0% reported having a very severe disability.Men(36.4%)were more likely than women(32.2%)to report a mild degree of limitation.Conversely,a larger proportion of women than of men with disabilities reported a severe level of. activity limitation(28.3%compared with 25.1%).However,the proportion of http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 2/15/2012 87 uChMENT# T O REPORT# • of • A profile of disability in Canada,2001:Profile of disability among adults Page 6 of 6 • • very severe disabilities was relatively the same for the two sexes. Severity.of disability among adults aged 15 years and over with I'I I disabilities,by sex,Canada,2001 able Top of Pape Nearly 6%of Canadians aged 15 and over have a severe or very severe disability In terms of the total population aged 15 and over,5.0%of Canadians had a. mild disability,3.6%a moderate disability and 3.9%a severe disability. Again at the national level,more than 480,000 persons aged 15 and over (2.0%)reported a very severe level of disability. Severity of disability increases gradually until age 65 and then declines slightly among the 65 and overpopulation.In this regard, it is important to note the significant prevalence of less visible disabilities among the working- age population,which increases the number of disabilities reported for these adults aged 15 to 64.As well,it is generally recognized that a person is more likely to.experience the highest level of activity and the widest scope of activities during these working years(home,work, school,leisure);a person would therefore be just as likely to experience during those years,a high level of limitation in these same activities.At the same time,a sizable • proportion of elderly persons likely to have a severe or very severe disability• reside in an institution and are therefore not included in the PALS population. • • Disability rate for adults aged 15 years and over,by severity of Icl 11 disability,Canada,2001 • Table Severity of disability among adults with disabilities aged 15 • years and over, by age groups,Canada,2001 Q1.4rt • Home I Search I Contact Us I Francais X. • Date Modified:2003-04-04 imoortant Notices • • • • http://www.statcan.go.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.him 2/15/2012 88 i.....,..,. HMENT# / . TOREPORT# ahCA 0/- Population with and without disabilities,and disability rate,by province,Canada and prov.... Page 1 of 1 - Population with and without disabilities,and disability rate,by province,Canada and provinces, - 2001! Standard symbols used by Statistics Canada publications • • Percentage of Population Population population Total without with with • 1 population disabilities disabilhies disabilities Canada 28,991,7701 25,390,510 3,601,27011 12.4 . Newfoundland and Labrador '. 492,800 i 432,310 60,5001 12.31 Prince Edward Island 132,850 113,880 18,970 14,3 Nova Scotia 888,900 736,690 152,21014 17.1 New Brunswick 712,300 609,440 102,8601 14.4 Quebec 7,052,790 V 6,457,100 595,690 V ' 8.4 • 11,192,730 • • = 1,514,380 Manitoba• 1,036,270 888,690 147,580 14.2 . 859,080 734,870 124,210 Alberta 2,830,280 354,740 • British Columbia 3,793,7701 3,263,640 530,130 14.0 • , 1.The Canada total excludes the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.The sum of the values for each category may.differ from the total due to rounding. Source:Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey;2001. • V • • • • • littp://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/t/4065014-eng.htm 2/15/2012. 89 -- I A profile of disability in Canada, 2001: Profile of disability among adults Page 1 of 6 ACk MENr L. TO REPORT; EJ16 a1-I! 1Statistics Statisliqus _of ( '•' ' '1 Canada Canada i dt _.._........_..... .. •Frarirais Contact Us Help Search Canada Site Ern The Daily Canadian Community Our products Home IjM�I Census Statistics Profiles and services 'Other Links • ,.t tkiv--f r. Profile of disability among adults Type of disabilities among adults Disability related to mobility affects the greatest number of adults More than 10%of adults have activity limitations related to pain or discomfort One million persons aged 15 and over report having a hearing-related r,. "''`y disability A profile f di iti.fy A good number of adults have less visible disabilities in Canada, 2001 The prevalence of most types of disabilities increases with age Activity limitations related to emotional, psychological or psychiatric 89 577 XIE conditions are relatively frequent in persons aged 45 to 64 Pic version A large majority of persons with disabilities aged 15 and over have more than one disability F"'revaience of Severity of disability in 2001: mild, moderate, severe or very severe ca'Isabilrty in Canada Nearly 6%of Canadians aged 15 and over have a severe or very severe Pi;Mile of-�itsat lity disability among uh!1., `en Type of disabilities among adults Fr3file o sab:I tv anor ad``i` The PALS survey questions allow the identification of the following types of D:sah lily among disabilities among adults aged 15 and over: • wnY 4.1r age adults a,ed 15 tO 64) Hearing: Difficulty hearing what is being said in a conversation with one a s apalt ar'oi other person, in a conversation with three or more persons or in a telephone 1_e_•sdns u Bpd conversation. 65 and over Seeing: Difficulty seeing ordinary newsprint or clearly seeing the face of r_fati_ r?:irr ''-?'leases someone from 4 metres(12 feet). Cef`rjtrc t;5 Speech: Difficulty speaking and/or being understood. Mcr.J:.nforrniation Mobility: Difficulty walking half a kilometre or up and down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting, moving from one room to another, carrying an object of 5 kg (10 pounds)for 10 metres(30 feet) or standing for long periods. Agility: Difficulty bending, dressing or undressing oneself, getting into and out of bed, cutting own toenails, using fingers to grasp or handling objects, reaching in any direction (for example, above one's head) or cutting own food. Pain: Limited in the amount or kind of activities that one can do because of a long-term pain that is constant or reoccurs from time to time, for example, recurrent back pain. Learning: Difficulty learning because of a condition, such as attention problems, hyperactivity or dyslexia, whether or not the condition was diagnosed by a teacher, doctor or other health professional. Memory: Limited in the amount or kind of activities that one can do due to frequent periods of confusion or difficulty remembering things. These 90 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 A profile of disability in Canada, 2001: Profile of disability among adults Page 2 of 6 tn.`;TACK MENT# ___,._ TO REPORT# r NGG 61-I6- al of �(o difficulties may be associated with Alzheimer's disease, brain injuries or other similar conditions. Developmental: Cognitive limitations due to the presence of a developmental disability or disorder, such as Down syndrome, autism or mental impairment caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. Psychological: Limited in the amount or kind of activities that one can do due to the presence of an emotional, psychological or psychiatric condition, such as phobias, depression, schizophrenia, drinking or drug problems. Unknown: The type of disability is unknown if the respondent answered YES to the general questions on activity limitations, but did not provide any YES to the questions about type of disability that followed. Top of Page Disability related to mobility affects the greatest number of adults Mobility problems are the type of disability most often reported by adults aged 15 and over. In 2001, nearly 2.5 million or 10.5% of Canadians had difficulty walking, climbing stairs, carrying an object for a short distance, standing in line for 20 minutes or moving about from one room to another. For all age groups, women were more likely to have mobility problems than men. Indeed, among adults aged 15 and over, there was a significant difference in the overall proportion of women (12.2%) and men (8.6%)with a mobility-related disability. Also with respect to motor skills, activity limitations related to agility affect a substantial number of persons aged 15 and over. In all, 2.3 million or 9.7% of adults reported having difficulty with everyday activities that require these skills, such as bending down to pick up an object, getting dressed or undressed, or cutting one's food. For further information on the different types of disabilities, see the section entitled Type of disabilities among adults. IIIPrevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, by type of disability,Canada, 2001 Table Top of Page More than 10% of adults have activity limitations related to pain or discomfort Rather surprisingly, adults report pain-related disability almost as frequently as mobility-related disability. Some 2.4 million persons aged 15 and over (10.1%) reported having activity limitations related to chronic pain. Pain- related disability is more prevalent among women (11.4%)than among men (8.8%). This may reflect, in part, some reluctance among men to report this type of limitation. It is important to note here that for the purposes of PALS, persons who reported having pain but did not associate it with any activity limitation were not considered to have a pain-related disability. In fact, some • 91 • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 A profile of disability in Canada, 200 ,Profil of disability among.adults Page 3 of 6 A.1 hMENT# l REPORT#, c Nat)1-1S • -Z(o 3.2 million adults reported having pain, with or without limitations(data not shown). Top of Page One million persons aged 15 and over report having a hearing-related disability Regarding sensory-type activity limitations,just over one million adults (4.4%) reported having a hearing-related disability, about 600,000 (2.5%) had vision difficulties, and some 360,000 or 1.5% of persons aged 15 and over reported a speech-related disability. While a larger proportion of women (3.1%)than of men (2.0%) reported having vision difficulties, activity limitations related to hearing were more common among men (5.0%)than women (3.8%). Men aged 15 and over were also slightly more likely than women to have a speech-related disability. Top of Page A good number of adults have less visible disabilities The 2001 PALS also sought to distinguish certain types of less visible disabilities, such as limitations related to psychological conditions or memory problems, learning difficulties and developmental disability. This distinction in no way ignores the close relationship that exists between some of these disabilities; as well, identification is always subjective, based on the respondent's perception. Nevertheless, more than half a million persons aged 15 and over(2.2%) reported having activity limitations due to emotional, psychological or psychiatric conditions. Similarly, more than 450,000 adults reported having learning disabilities, representing a proportion of 1.9%. A similar proportion of adults(1.8%) had activity limitations due to frequent memory problems or periods of confusion. Nearly 120,000 persons aged 15 and over had a developmental disability. Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, by type of disability and sex, Canada, 2001 chart Top of Page The prevalence of most types of disabilities increases with age According to the most widely held view, the prevalence of any form of disability rises increasingly with age. The PALS findings confirm that this is true for disabilities related to mobility, agility, hearing, vision and pain. For example, while fewer than 2%of young adults aged 15 to 24 have a mobility-related disability, the rate reaches 31.5%for persons aged 65 and over. This increase in prevalence with age is also observed, although to a • 92 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 A profile of disability in Canada, 2001: Profile of disability among adults r Page 4 of 6 ATTACH ENT# TO//REPORT#, FN6,0 1-lb a � ,ofd lesser degree, for other problems more closely associated with aging, such as memory and speech problems. Top of Page Activity limitations related to emotional, psychological or psychiatric conditions are relatively frequent in persons aged 45 to 64 However, there are some exceptions to the rule. Thus, persons aged 45 to 64 (3.3%)were more likely to have a disability related to psychological problems than persons aged 65 to 74 (2.0%), although the rate resumed its rise to 3.6%for persons 75 and over. The same is true for learning disabilities, with adults aged 45 to 64 (2.3%)showing a rate-higher than among adults aged 65 to 74 (1.5%), but lower than that of seniors 75 years and over(2.8%). With respect to developmental disability, prevalence varies between 0.2%E and 0.7%E according to age, with young adults aged 15 to 24 showing the highest rate, and persons 65 to 74, the lowest.in this regard, it is important to note that a sizable proportion of older adults with a developmental disability are institutional residents and are therefore excluded from the survey population. Younger adults are more likely to live at home and therefore be included in PALS due to the de-institutionalization that has been taking place in Canada for about 25 years. The strong predominance of some types of disabilities becomes even more obvious when we look at the proportion of persons with disabilities who have these particular types of disabilities. More than seven of every ten persons with disabilities have difficulties related to mobility, and almost as many have pain-related disabilities. Activity limitations related to agility are also very frequent, with two-thirds of persons with disabilities reporting them. More than 30% of adults with disabilities have a hearing-related disability and 17% have vision difficulties. The results of the 2001 PALS also show how an important proportion of adults with disabilities have activity limitations related to psychological conditions, namely over 15%. Furthermore, some 13% of persons with disabilities aged 15 and over reported having a learning disability, with more than half(54.1%) of them having been diagnosed with learning disabilities by a teacher, a physician or another health care professional. The approximately 420,000 persons with a disability related to memory account for 12%of all persons with disabilities. Speech difficulties, which affect at least one in ten persons with disabilities, and developmental disability (3.5%) complete the PALS profile of persons with activity limitations. However, for just under 100,000 persons reporting a disability, the type of disability could not be identified. 117 I Types of disabilities reported by adults aged 15 years and over with disabilities, Canada,2001 Table Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over, by type of disability and age, Canada, 2001 Mart Top of Page 93 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 A profile of disability in Canada, 2001: Profile of disability among adults Page 5 of 6 E <_tz, j Q REP0 RT#g)46„0,/-6- .. _aL A large majority of persons with disabilities aged 15 and over have more than one disability The 2001 PALS distinctly recognizes, along with physical and sensory disabilities, the various types of less visible disabilities(pain, psychological problems, memory, learning and developmental disability). As a result, the survey provides a detailed profile reflecting the complexity of disability in adults aged 15 and over. The number of disabilities reported is ample evidence to that effect. Only 18.2%of persons with disabilities reported having only one disability, whereas a sizable proportion of them reported three(29.0%)or even four or five (27.7%). Indeed,just under 8% of persons with disabilities had six or more. I ' I Number of disabilities reported by adults aged 15 years and over with disabilities, Canada,2001 Table Top of Page Severity of disability in 2001: mild, moderate, severe or very severe A profile of disability in Canada would not be complete if it did not consider the degree of severity of disabilities reported. Among the 3.4 million adults with disabilities, the 2001 PALS distinguishes four levels of severity: mild, moderate, severe and very severe. Firstly, the level of severity depends on the frequency and intensity of limitations associated with each type of disability. For example, a person who has no difficulty walking and climbing stairs but cannot stand in line for more than 20 minutes, would have a mild mobility-related disability. A person who can only move around in a wheelchair would have their mobility more severely limited, and one who is bedridden for a long term period would have a very severe mobility-related disability. The number of disabilities also has an impact on the overall level of severity. The PALS distinguishes 10 types of disabilities among adults and the level of severity will increase with the number of disabilities affecting each individual. For further information on the development of the severity scale, see the box entitled Severity of disability. In 2001, one-third (34.1%)of adults with disabilities had a mild degree of disability. At the other end of the scale, at least one in four persons with disabilities(26.9%) experienced severe activity limitations and 14.0% reported having a very severe disability. Men (36.4%)were more likely than women (32.2%)to report a mild degree of limitation. Conversely, a larger proportion of women than of men with disabilities reported a severe level of activity limitation (28.3%compared with 25.1%). However, the proportion of very severe disabilities was relatively the same for the two sexes. iI Severity of disability among adults aged 15 years and over with I disabilities, by sex, Canada, 2001 Table Top of Page • 94 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 A profile of disability in Canada, 2001: Profile of disability among adults Page 6 of 6 ;4_1 To REPOR # ENG, ol-1 Nearly 6% of Canadians aged 15 and over have a severe or • very severe disability In terms of the total population aged 15 and over, 5.0%of Canadians had a mild disability, 3.6% a moderate disability and 3.9% a severe disability. Again at the national level, more than 480,000 persons aged 15 and over (2.0%) reported a very severe level of disability. Severity of disability increases gradually until age 65 and then declines slightly among the 65 and over population. In this regard, it is important to note the significant prevalence of less visible disabilities among the working- age population,which increases the number of disabilities reported for these adults aged 15 to 64. As well, it is generally recognized that a person is more likely to experience the highest level of activity and the widest scope of activities during these working years(home,work, school, leisure); a person would therefore be just as likely to experience during those years, a high level of limitation in these same activities. At the same time, a sizable proportion of elderly persons likely to have a severe or very severe disability reside in an institution and are therefore not included in the PALS population. FI T Disability rate for adults aged 15 years and over, by severity of I I disability, Canada, 2001 Table Severity of disability among adults with disabilities aged 15 years and over, by age groups, Canada, 2001 Chart • • Home I Search I Contact Us I Fran2ais • .J► Date Modified:2003-04-04 Important Notices 95 http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/4065022-eng.htm 05/12/2014 • ATTACH MENT# .. 1 _,.. +OtREPORT# Gl 1 tcvat�.ttw vt utoav111ty at o_rug auulw ascu 1.)yurno auu Uvct, Uy type 01 tusa.oiu y anu se... rage 1 or 1 Prevalence of disability among adults aged 15 years and over,by type of disability and sex Canada,20011 Motility 86 --=.asfAt 122 Pah) $$ 1t4 qo� 8 ' 3 11.0 • Heating -EM - - 3.6.0 .8 SS?lno maim 2.0 31 • • Ps 1•cho becal 20 2.5 learning ®22 1.7 1.8 tulemoiy 1.8 • Spa‘wh 1.7 1.4 oevebprnenta! 0.6 04 .4 Mat Untm owit !S F•emaits 0.4 . 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Sowt e: Stat it s Canal*,Part:vineian and4cftrly L�imkatbn Survey,2001. • • • • • • • • • • http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-577-x/c-g/4065012-eng.htm 2/15/2012 96 ' E,{F#_„,;,„ €DREPO!IT ENG /-15. of Legal and Legislative Services Clerk's Office Directive Memorandum April 2, 2013 To: Richard Holborn • Director, Engineering & Public Works From: Debbie Shields City Clerk Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on March 25, 2013 Corr. 10-13 City of Pickering Parking By-law Council Decision Resolution #45/13 That Corr. 10-13 received from Prem Noronha-Waldriff on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, with respect to amendments to the Parking By-law regarding accessible parking to reflect 15% of parking bays be made accessible to better meet the needs of persons with disabilities be referred to staff for further review. Please take any action deemed necessary. Debbie Shields /Ir Copy: Chief Administrative Officer City Clerk • 97 TO REPORT# EN61 G „ .,I f Suggested Accessible Parking Requirements in the City of Pickering Based on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Total number of parking Required Type Required Type 'B' spaces provided 'A' Spaces Spaces 1-25 1 0 26-50 1 1 51-75 1 2* 76-100 2 2 101-133 2 3* 134-166 3 3 167-250 3 4* 251-300 4 4 301-350 4 5* 351-400 5 5 401-450 5 6* 451-500 6 6 501-550 6 7* 551-600 7 7 601-650 7 8* 651-700 8 8 701-750 8 9* 751-800 9 9 801-850 9 10* 851-900 10 10 900-950 10 11* 951-1000 11 11 1001 and over 11 spaces plus 1% of the total number of spaces (rounded up to the next whole number), to be divided equally between Types 'A' and 'B'. If an uneven number of spaces is required , the extra space may be Type 'B' *Where an uneven of accessible parking spaces are required, the extra Type 'B' space may be changed to a Type 'A' space 98 ATTACHMENT TO EPORi# tNG 01-15. • • LOCATE SIGN AT THE CENTRE OF EACH SPACE (see detail 1) o NOTE-1)A MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 2.75 METRES IS REQUIRED 2)INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY AND BORDER PAINTED IN WHITE OR YELLOW PAINT OVER LAID ON A BRIGHT BLUE BACKGROUND 2 (5. 2 E _L. F. (4.6') J • '4 10cm(4") MINIMUM LINE WIDTH 4.Om(13.1') MINIMUM')LINE WIDTH • • All dimensions are in metres unless otherwise noted. • ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE TYPE 'A' 99 {.,6; 5 0, f P EPORT# ENU D►-)5 • LOCATE SIGN AT THE LOCATE SIGN AT THE CENTRE OF EACH SPACE CENTRE OF EACH SPACE (see detail 1) (see detail 1) T • 7 7 s . (SN. F.n � T T io E E c a (siongolso 1.4m(4.6') 1.4m(4.6') MINIMUM LINE WIDTH MINIMUM LINE WIDTH 4.Om(13.11 4.Om(13.11 3.25m(10.T) 1.5m(4.91 3.25m(10.T) L 10cm(4") 10cm(4") h +I 10cm(4") 10cm(4") MINIMUM LINE WIDTH MINIMUM LINE WIDTH MINIMUM LINE WIDTH MINIMUM LINE WIDTH NOTE-1)A MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 2.75 METRES IS REQUIRED 2)INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY AND BORDER PAINTED IN WHITE OR YELLOW PAINT OVER LAID ON A BRIGHT BLUE BACKGROUND 3)ACCESS AISLE TO BE PAINTED WITH A RECOMMENDED LINE WIDTH OF 10cm AND PAINTED WITH A NON SLIP PAINT IN WHITE OR YELLOW All dimensions are in metres unless otherwise noted. ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE TYPE 'A' SHARED 100 �_. .OREPORT# e�IG;Of-!$ IoL • • • LOCATE SIGN AT THE CENTRE OF EACH SPACE (see detail 1) T- • NOTE-1)A MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 2.75 METRES IS REQUIRED 2)INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY AND BORDER PAINTED IN WHITE OR YELLOW PAINT OVER LAID ON A BRIGHT BLUE BACKGROUND 2 2 F. E !I: (a) • {. 1.4m(4.6') .I I 10cm(4")M MINIMUM LINE WIDTH • L 2.6m(6.5') 1.10cm(4") MINIMUM LINE WIDTH • • All dimensions are in metres unless otherwise noted. ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE TYPE 'B' 101