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Report Number: CR 14-15
Date: July 6, 2015
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Culture & Recreation
Subject: 2014 Accessibility Progress Report
- 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report CR 14-15 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the 2014
Accessibility Progress Report be received.
Executive Summary: The City of Pickering's 5 Year Accessibility Plan, 2012-2016,
is the City's multi-year plan developed to implement the requirements of the Ontarians
with Disabilities Act, 2001(ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,
2005 (AODA). The Plan involves all departments of the City of Pickering, as well as the
Pickering Public Library. The Plan was developed by a staff team representing each of
those areas of responsibility and included consultation with the Pickering Accessibility
Advisory Committee. The Plan was approved by Resolution #60/12 on April 16, 2012. It
is presently being revised to provide for implementation of the Design of Public Spaces
requirements, which were introduced in 2013 and take effect January 1, 2016.
Each of the five (5) Standards under the AODA includes a schedule of deadlines that
must be met by obligated organizations. This Report provides Council with an update on
2014 activities related to the 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016 and the City's status
in relation to those compliance deadlines.
The City of Pickering has continued to meet the requirements of the AODA and, in
some areas, has exceeded them. City Staff are currently working towards meeting the
compliance requirements for the Design of Public Spaces Standard for January 1, 2016.
The attached report entitled "2014 Accessibility Progress Report, 5 Year Accessibility
Plan 2012-2016" provides a more detailed summary.
Financial Implications: In 2014, approximately $560,000 committed in the approved
Current and Capital Budgets was utilized to meet the 2014 requirements of the 5 Year
Accessibility Plan, 2012-2016. These projects include the new Fire Panel with both
visual and audible alarms installed at the Pickering Civic Complex, elevator replacement
in the Library Central Branch, new viewing platform at Don Beer Arena, new portable
stage with ramps for the Pickering Recreation Complex banquet halls, new grab bars
8 and accessible benches at the Pickering Recreation Complex change rooms, new adult
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change table in the family change room at Pickering Recreation Complex, Kinsmen
Park pathway resurfacing, Kinsmen Park pedestrian bridge, multi-use trail at Valley
Farm and Liverpool Road, resurfaced parking lot with accessible parking spaces at the
Claremont Community Centre and automatic doors installed at the Claremont
Community Centre.
The City of Pickering received approximately$8,500 in the Government of Canada's
Enabling Accessibility Fund to install accessible benches and an adult change table in
the change rooms of the Pickering Recreation Complex.
Discussion: According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
(AODA), O. Reg. 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards (IAR), obligated
organizations (which includes municipalities) are required to comply with the following:
3.(3) The Government of Ontario, Legislative Assembly and designated public sector
organizations shall,
(a) Prepare an annual status report on the progress of measures taken to
implement the strategy referenced in clause (1)(a); and
(b) Post the status report on their website, if any, and provide the report in an
accessible format upon request.
The AODA, 2005 is derived from the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, which itself is
derived from the disability provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990. Under
these regulations, all municipalities are required to prepare accessibility plans, make the
plans public, and consult with persons with disabilities. As part of that consultation
process, municipalities are also required to establish and consult with accessibility •
advisory committees.
On June 13, 2005, the AODA became law. This landmark legislation provided a
framework for developing accessibility standards which will identify, remove, and
prevent barriers for people with disabilities in key areas of daily living. These standards
will apply to both public and private sector organizations across Ontario.
The Province has worked with representatives from the disability communities, as well
as private and public stakeholder organizations to develop each of these standards.
Each standard sets specific goals with incremental target dates, leading to the ultimate
goal of a fully accessible Ontario by 2025.
The five Standards under the AODA include: Customer Service; Information and
Communications; Employment;Transportation; and Design of Public Spaces Standards
(Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment). In 2014, all five (5) of these
Standards were in effect. The earliest compliance date for the Design of Public Spaces
Standards however is not until January 1, 2016.
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The "2014 Accessibility Progress Report, 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016" is
attached and provides a complete overview of the City's accessibility achievements in
2014. Report highlights are as follows:
General — Highlights of 2014
• Training approximately a roximately 100 new employees and 40 new volunteers on the
requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including the five (5) Standards.
• Development of Purchasing guidelines and checklists for City staff to ensure that
accessibility is a consideration when procuring furniture, equipment, supplies,
computer hardware or software or contracting for services.
Accessibility Standards for Customer Service— Highlights for 2014
• Updates to the City's Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy to
improve guidance for staff when providing customer service for people who have
a disability.
• A public consultation process was approved by Council to collect input from
residents and stakeholders regarding the development of an updated accessible
parking by-law to conform with the requirements of the Design of Public Spaces
Standard.
• The City of Pickering was approved for funding through the federal Enabling
Accessibility Fund to purchase assistive listening devices for use in its facilities
and programs. When purchased in 2015, these devices will provide
communication supports for people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they
are accessing City programs and services.
• Pickering Public Library established a "Special Needs Status"for users who have
a disability. It acknowledges that a person with a disability may find it difficult to
return.library resources within the current lending periods.
Information and Communications Standard — Highlights for 2014
• Ongoing development by City of Pickering and Pickering Public Library staff of
accessible templates for various City documents.
• Ongoing training of resource staff in each division and department to provide
• assistance to other staff members in creating accessible documents and forms.
This has also included the development of training programs, guides and
resources.
Employment Standards — Highlights for 2014
• Completion of updates to the City's Hiring Policy and Procedures to incorporate
the requirements of the AODA throughout all parts of the employment cycle.
Transportation Standards— Highlights of 2014
• Municipal Law Enforcement Services continues to monitor requirements for
accessible taxi service within the City of Pickering.
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Design of Public Spaces Standards.(Accessibility Standards for the Built
Environment) — Highlights of 2014
Implementation of the regulations for this standard is required by January 1, 2016.
In preparation for that deadline, staff in various departments are:
• Integrating specific technical standards into existing City guidelines.
• Developing operating procedures for monitoring,and maintaining accessibility
features in City of Pickering facilities and public spaces.
• Initiating a public consultation process towards developing an updated accessible
• parking by-law with the approval of City Council.
Built Environment, Accessibility-Related Projects — Highlights for 2014
• Completion of the Pickering Soccer Centre, meeting the accessibility
requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
• Installation of a new fire panel at the Civic Complex which includes a two-stage
alarm system incorporating both visual and auditory alarms.
• Purchase of a new portable stage system with improved ramp and railings.
• Installation of a new elevator at the Pickering Public Library with enhanced
accessibility features.
• Purchase of a new accessible, portable viewing platform for Don Beer Arena.
Many projects such as upgrading trails and pathways, parking lot expansion and
upgrades, or installing emergency exit ramps were completed in 2014. Not all of these
projects were undertaken specifically for accessibility purposes, but still serve to
improve the level of accessibility for persons with various disabilities.
Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee — Highlights of 2014
• Reviewed and commented on fifteen (15) site plan applications.
• Continued the program of accessibility audits of City of Pickering facilities.
• Sponsored artists and performers with disabilities at Artfest and Canada Day.
• Resolution to Council regarding a recommendation to incorporate accessible
door openers into the Ontario Building Code requirements for single family home
developments.
• Prepared the brochure "Accessibility is Good for Business" targeted to residential
developers.
Attachments:
• 2014 Accessibility Progress Report, 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
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Pickering Public Library
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For information concerning the Accessibility Report,
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Commitment
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an accessible community for all of
its residents and stakeholders by:
• Creatin g accessible facilities, programs and services, based on the
principles of universal access.
• Removing existing barriers for persons with both visible and non-visible
disabilities.
• Providing information and training to create an environment of inclusion
within the Corporation and the municipality. •
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Contents
Commitment 3
Contents 4
Introduction. 5
Background 6
Legislation 6
The Standards 7
The Report 9
The Report:.General 9
The Report: Accessibility Standards for Customer Service 10
The Report: Information and.Communications Standards 12
The Report: Employment Standards 13
The Report: Transportation Standards 14
The Report: Design of Public Spaces (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment)
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The Report: Built Environment, Accessibility Related Projects 15
The Report: Pickering Accessibility.Advisory Committee 22
Acknowledgements 24
Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee 24
Core Staff Accessibility Committee 25
Definitions 26
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Introduction
The City of Pickering is committed to a vision of an inclusive community. That
vision includes provision for the engagement of all of its citizens equally in the
life of the municipality.
To achieve that vision involves developing strategies to remove existing barriers
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to full participation, and planning for a future that provides equal access to
services and programs for all residents.
The City of Pickering 2012-1016 Accessibility Plan describes how the City
intends to move forward, towards the goal of full accessibility. That goal extends
. throughout the activities of each of the five (5) departments of the City's
administration, as well as the Pickering Public Library.
The 2014 Accessibility Report describes how those departments and the Library
have implemented the goals of the Plan throughout the past year.
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Background
Legislation
The Province of Ontario has established accessibility for its citizens as a priority,
setting a goal of full accessibility by 2025.
To realize that goal, the Province has enacted legislation and established
- standards for all organizations within the Province to meet, according to
incremental deadlines.
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) established the goal of full
participation in the life of the Province for persons with disabilities. The Province
plans to accomplish this by providing for their involvement in the identification,
removal and prevention of barriers to that full participation.
The ODA also made requirements for municipalities to establish Accessibility
Advisory Committees and, in consultation with them, to develop annual
Accessibility Plans.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) created
procedures for developing and implementing standards to meet the individual
goals of the ODA.
The standards' already developed include:
• Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
• Information & Communications Standards
• Employment Standards
• Transportation Standards
• Design of Public Spaces (Accessibility Standards for the Built
Environment)
Each Standard provides guidelines and deadlines for organizations in the
Province, with one employee or more, to follow and to meet.
1 The Information & Communications, Employment, Transportation, and Design of Public
Spaces Standards are grouped together as the Integrated Accessibility Standards (IAS).
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The Standards
Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
Having access to goods and services is essential in our daily lives. This
Standard sets out how businesses, service providers and other organizations
must go about providing equal access to those goods and services for persons
with a disability.
Information and Communications Standards
We live in an information age.. Having access to information and a means to
exchange information is vital in our society. This Standard provides the
requirements for the manner in which information and communication supports
must be provided to persons with a disability.
Employment Standards
Equal access to employment opportunities is a major right included in the
Ontario Human Rights Code. The Employment Standards set out the
requirements and responsibilities of employers, as well as employees or
prospective employees who have a disability, as they move through all stages of
the employment process.
Transportation Standards
The ability to travel throughout our communities is essential for many facets of
our daily lives including employment, shopping, accessing health services, and
for recreation. The Transportation Standards set out requirements for
organizations which provide transportation services, as well as municipalities
who may regulate those services. This includes both physical requirements for
the mode of transportation, as well as the manner in which those services are
provided for a person with a disability.
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Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for
the Built Environment)
The design of the physical environment that we build around us can create
barriers, not only for people with mobility issues, but also for people with many
other types of disabilities such as hearing or vision impairment, or various types
of learning disabilities.
This Standard2 focuses on preventing the creation of barriers in public spaces to
allow equal access to persons with a disability. This includes such spaces as
outdoor eating and play spaces, trails and sidewalks, parking facilities, exterior
ramps and paths of travel, and indoor service counters and waiting areas.
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tactile indicator insert provides a warning for a person with vision loss.
During the standards development process, a number of.recommendations
were provided by stakeholders throughout the Province, including the City of
Pickering, to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for possible
inclusion in subsequent versions of the Ontario Building Code.
2 The Ontario Building Code (O8C), a separate piece of legislation, regulates most aspects of
the construction of buildings and other structures within the.Province of Ontario. Prior to the
development of accessibility standards under the AODA, the Ontario Building Code already
included many provisions for accessibility.
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The Report
Many of the activities included in the 2012-2016 Accessibility Plan are governed
by Provincial legislation, particularly by the five (5) Accessibility Standards.
These Standards, generally, provide guidelines for moving forward, towards the
goal of full accessibility by 2025. In most cases they do not address the removal
of existing barriers.
- While the City has committed to meeting those Standards as it moves forward, it
has also committed to identifying and removing existing barriers.
This Report provides an annual snapshot of how the City of Pickering is meeting
the legislated requirements, as well as other activities it has undertaken to
improve accessibility within the City.
The Report: General
Training
To achieve the goal of full accessibility by 2025, knowledge and understanding
of the Standards is necessary for all staff as well as members of the public.
Training is a primary component of the Standards. Through 2014, approximately
100 new employees and 40 new volunteers received training regarding the
Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service,
and the Integrated Accessibility Standards.
Some of the City's staff also attended The Universal Design Forum in May at
Georgian College. The Principles of Universal Design are used to guide the
design of environments, products and communications so they are accessible
for all without requiring any adaptive measures.
Purchasing
To ensure that all areas of the City's services and programs are as accessible
as possible, all purchasing must be done with accessibility as a consideration.
Additional guidelines were developed and provided for City staff, whether
purchasing furniture, equipment, supplies, computer hardware or software or
contracting for services.
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The Report: Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
Policy and Procedures
The staff and volunteers of the City of Pickering and the Pickering Public Library
consider good customer service to be an integral part of interactions with
residents and participants in their various programs and activities.
Council approved the City's revised Accessibility Policy in January 2014 and the
Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy was revised, approved, and
presented to staff in April 2014.
Service Disruptions
When there are disruptions to any services or programs, notices are posted as
soon as possible so that residents can plan accordingly. Notices are posted at
the facility that is affected, as well as on the Program Cancellations & Service
Disruptions page of the City of Pickering website.
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Public Consultation "
Staff members regularly consult with people who have a disability, as well as the
Pickering Accessibility Advisory.Committee, as part of ongoing reviews of City
policies, procedures, and training. Council has approved, and planning has
begun for a public consultation process for.the development of a new accessible
parking by-law for the City of Pickering. This process will allow residents and
businesses to learn about parking requirements under the Design of Public
Spaces Standard and to provide their input into how those may be implemented
in the City. This process will begin in the spring of 2015.
Assistive Devices
In August 2013, the Canadian Hearing Society and the Ontario Recreation
Facilities Association used various areas of the Pickering Recreation Complex
as sets in the creation of videos depicting good and bad customer service for
persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. These videos have now been released
and are used as part of a broader awareness and training program funded by
the EnAbling Change Program of the.Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
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In 2014, the City was also approved for a Federal Enabling Accessibility Fund
grant to develop a program to introduce new technologies for improving
communication with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. In the spring of
2015, various assistive listening devices will be introduced to the public in three
(3) of the City's facilities, City Hall, Pickering Recreation Complex and the
• Pickering Museum Village.
The UbiDuo system provides a pair of keyboard and screen combinations to
enable one-on-one communication.
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The pocket-sized FM transmitter and receiver systems will allow a user who
may have a hearing loss to individually control the volume on their receiver unit,
making meetings, presentations and workshops easier to follow and understand.
An FM communication system, with individual receiving units, has been
available for several years in the City of Pickering Council Chamber for any
individuals who are hard of hearing.
Pickering Public Library - Special Needs Status
In 2014, the Library established a "Special Needs Status" for users who have a
disability. It acknowledges that a person with a disability may find it difficult to
return library resources within the current lending periods. Applications for the
service are available on the Library's website or at the Information Desk and
must be signed by a health care practitioner.
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Programs
The Culture & Recreation Department provides programs for a variety of ability
needs. Adult 55+ programs include fitness programs adapted for maintaining
and improving fitness levels and appropriate for adults 55 and older who may
have some mobility difficulties.
The Aquatics section continues to provide one-on-one programs for children
with a disability, as well as the facilities for a volunteer organized, community
based, learn-to-swim program for children with special needs. Over 300 people
with a range of mobility issues benefited from the City's Aquafit programs.
During the summer of 2014, the City of Pickering provided integrated day camp
experiences for approximately 50 children with disabilities. Through the City's
Integrated Services program, these children were provided with one-on-one
camp staff support which enabled them to participate in a variety of camp
programs.
Integrated day camp programs were also offered during the March Break.
All camp staff received practical training in how to support children with
disabilities, plus High Five training which is specific to working with children.
Two annual programs were also presented in partnership with local service
organizations.
• March 2014, with the Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women,
the City of Pickering operated the Special Olympics Swim Meet, hosting
110 athletes.
• October 2014, the Durham Region Police Children's Games provided a
day-long, olympic-style event for children with physical disabilities.
The Report: Information and Communications Standards
Communicating in a way that is equally accessible to all Pickering residents is a
priority for all City of Pickering and Pickering Public Library staff. Being able to
information
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communication disability can access that information as they need.
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Those alternate formats are numerous and include such things as a large print
version of the information, audio versions, Braille, or an electronic version that
can be accessed using various types of screen reading technology. For any
person who requires an alternate format because of a disability, contact
information is provided on page 2 of this report.
Creating documents in accessible formats is an ongoing focus for administrative
staff members. One project resulted in approximately 40 fillable, online forms
being created in 2014, replacing existing non-accessible forms.
City staff have continued to develop manuals and training programs as well. A
LiveCycle refresher training was held for key staff and development of training
manuals for Accessible Forms Using LiveCycle Designer and Creating
Accessible PowerPoint Presentations was begun.
The Accessible Excel Training Manual was completed and uploaded to the
City's Intranet as a further resource for all staff. These accessible document
formats mean that information contained in them can be accessible through the
City and Library websites,.or by other electronic means.
The Pickering Public Library has collections in large print, audiobook and ebook
formats. Through a partnership with the CNIB, the Library can provide resources
in Braille or Daisy reader audio books. The Library also provides other
resources in accessible formats, where they are available.
As well as various alternate formats for information, the Library also provides
communication supports such as:
• Narrator— a program that reads aloud the text on your screen.
• On-screen keyboard a program that let you use your mouse or other
device to interact with a keyboard on the screen.
The Report: Employment Standards
The City of Pickering and the Pickering Public Library have both instituted
policies and procedures with the goal of making all stages of the employment
cycle accessible for people who have a disability.
Through notices on employment.documents, on the website, and through
training and orientation programs, both prospective and existing employees are
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made aware that accommodations due to a disability are available upon
request. Through 2014, Human Resources undertook the task of updating the
City's Hiring Policy to reflect these changes.
Human Resource staff work with employees who require an accommodation
due to a disability, to develop individual accommodation plans. These plans are
also integrated with each facility's emergency procedures.
The Pickering Public Library continues to pro-actively provide external job
postings to a local agency which administers the Ontario Workplace Inclusion
Plan (OWIP). The Library receives applications and resumes from clients of the
Program and has successfully hired staff as a result. In consultation with an
employee, appropriate workplace accommodations are provided.
The Report: Transportation Standards
The City of Pickering is responsible for regulating the taxi industry within the
municipality. In previous years, Municipal Law Enforcement Services (MLES)
actively sought input from the public and the Pickering Accessibility Advisory
Committee regarding accessible taxi service. That input was used to determine
an adequate proportion of accessible taxis to conventional vehicles, as well as
to compare waiting times for both types of service.
The MLES continues to monitor comments and complaints to determine when
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The City has also adopted regulations on how taxi service is to-be provided for
persons with a disability.
The Report: Design of Public Spaces (Accessibility Standards for
the Built Environment)
The Design of Public Spaces (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment)
came into effect on January 1, 2013. Compliance with the majority of the
regulations, however, is not required until January 1, 2016.
Throughout 2014, various departments in the City of Pickering with responsibility
for implementing these Standards continued to plan for compliance with the
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Standards. This process will develop procedures to ensure that full
implementation of the Standards is in place by January 1 , 2016.
In some instances, where specific technical standards are required, appropriate
staff have already begun including them into the planning for future projects.
Accessible parking requirements of the Standard have also been included in a
proposed parking by-law which is under development. In November 2014,
Council approved a public consultation process to gather input from the public
and stakeholders into the final by-law.
One of the new requirements is for the installation of Tactile Surface Indicators
at curbs as a warning for anyone with a visual disability. The first installation in
Pickering is at the Pickering Soccer Centre, shown on the cover. The first on a
public throughfare is shown below.
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Both Operations and Facilities staff are moving forward with the development of
procedures that will ensure that any accessibility features in our facilities and.
public spaces will be monitored, maintained and available for use.
The Report: Built Environment, Accessibility Related Projects
The five (5) Accessibility Standards provide the framework for how staff will
move forward to create an accessible community. Together with the Ontario
Building Code 2012, they provide a framework for ensuring that accessibility is
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part of the development of programs, services and physical facilities within the
City of Pickering.
The following series of charts describe built environment projects, in which the
City was involved in 2013, that increased the level of access in some way.
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The City of Pickering has implemented a program to improve access to sports
fields for both participants and spectators. Each year, new pathways are added
or paved, improving access for strollers, scooters, wheelchairs and equipment
movement.
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Improvements to spectator areas provide a firm surface for mobility aids and
allow integration of people with wheelchairs or scooters with other spectators.
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The winner for Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods Community
Enhancement Project for 2013 was Dunbarton Secondary School's
Environmental Council's plan for a water-efficient pollinator garden. Installation
of the garden took place in 2014 in Ernie Stroud Park. Although the garden's
purpose was to showcase the use of native plants in creating a sustainable
garden, special care was also taken to make the garden accessible for scooters,
strollers and wheelchairs.
Facilities
City Hall
Project Description Status/Comments
Installation of new fire 2 stage system with System installed and
panel auditory and visual alarm tested.
components, as well as
voice instruction.
Installation of Installation of contrasting Complete
contrasting grip strips grip strips on the main
on stairway stairway at City Hall for
improved visibility and
safety.
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Pickering Recreation Complex
Project Description Status/Comments
Replace portable New portable stage Purchased in 2014
stage components purchased,
including access ramp
with railings
Benches, public Replacement of one wall Completed in 2014
change rooms bench in both male and
female change rooms
with wider benches and
grab bars for better
stability and safety
West Shore Community Centre
Project Description Status/Comments
Emergency exit ramp Installation of ramp with Completed in 2014
railings at the south
emergency exit.
Don Beer Arena
Project Description Status/Comments
Viewing Platform Fabricate a portable Fabrication completed in
viewing platform with 2014
ramp
Pickering Soccer Centre •
Project Description Status/Comments
Pickering Soccer Construction of an Indoor Construction completed in
Centre Soccer facility. 2014
Design complies with the
AODA standards and has
been endorsed by the
Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
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Claremont Community Centre •
Project Description Status/Comments
Install power door Install power door Completed in 2014
operators operators for entry doors
to the Library and
Seniors' areas.
Parking lot Final paving and lining of Completed in 2014
improvements parking lot, accessible
parking spaces
Pickering Public Library
Project Description Status/Comments
Elevator replacement Replace the existing Installed and operational.
elevator to include current Finish details to be
requirements for completed.
accessibility, visual,
auditory and tactile
features.
Project Planning
Project Description Status/Comments
Municipal Operations Planning and consultation Design complies with the
Centre for replacing the existing AODA standards and has
operations centre with a been endorsed by the
new facility on Clements Accessibility Advisory
Road Committee.
Construction to begin in
2015.
Counter replacement Design work for Construction projected for
at Pickering replacement of reception 2017
Recreation Complex and registration counters,
use of space
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The Report: Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (PAAC) was established in
2003 as one of the requirements of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
(ODA). It is composed of up to twelve (12) citizen appointees, half of whom must
be people with a disability, plus one (1) Council representative. .
As community representatives, the Committee members bring a variety of
knowledge, skills and experience with disability and accessibility issues. These
provide valuable insight for their deliberations and recommendations.
The Committee's responsibilities include:
• Advising Council about the preparation, implementation and effectiveness
of its accessibility plan.
• Advising Council on the accessibility for persons with a disability to a
building, structure or premises, or part of a building, structure or premises,
that Council purchases, constructs, renovates, leases or which is provided
to the Municipality as a capital facility.
• Reviewing site plans and drawings described in Section 41 of the Planning
Act.
Members of the Committee participated in training on the specific requirements
of Provincial accessibility and building code legislation to keep their knowledge
current. Regular meetings with their counterparts in other municipalities also
provided additional background on current issues throughout the Region.
Although the City's Five Year Accessibility Plan is developed and revised largely
by departmental staff, the PAAC reviews the Plan and has had specific input on
the Built Environment portion.
The PAAC reviewed and commented on fifteen (15) site plan applications for
construction and major renovations of commercial plazas, industrial buildings,
institutional sites, subdivision sites and individual commercial developments
throughout the City.
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Site issues on which the Committee commented include;
• barrier-free paths of travel, separate from traffic lanes
• adequate accessible parking spaces
• location and configuration of accessible parking spaces in relation to
buildings and traffic lanes
• emergency evacuation considerations and planning
• provision of accessible and visitable housing features
Although not generally part of a site plan application review, the Committee also
made comments and requests regarding the accessibility of interior features;
• barrier-free washroom features
• space allowance in seating areas to accommodate people using *mobility
devices
• power door operators and automatic doors
• use of door opening hardware that doesn't require grasping to operate
The Ontario Building Code (OBC) regulates construction of buildings throughout
the Province. The Committee presented a resolution to City Council specifically
regarding the need for increased accessibility.in new construction of single-
family homes. As a result, Council sent a request to the Ministry of.Municipal
Affairs and Housing to consider the requirement of barrier-free door openers for
single family construction during the next regular review of the Ontario Building
Code.
To raise awareness of accessibility issues within the development industry, the
• Committee prepared the brochure Accessibility is Good for Business to make
the case for including Universal Design, accessibility and visitability when
planning business projects.
The Committee also updated their general information brochure which is
available at all City facilities.
Improving awareness of accessibility issues within the municipality has been a
primary goal of the Committee. The Committee took part in several events
throughout the year, sponsoring the duo of Morrison Hawkes onstage at Canada
Day, and Ellenor Hamill, artist, and Marlene Kidd, art therapist, at Artfest, 2014.
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Acknowledgements
Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee (PAAC) is a team of volunteers
and advocates dedicated to promoting awareness of accessibility issues in the
community. It provides input and recommendations regarding those issues to
City Council.
The Committee also reviews site plan applications and provides comments and
recommendations to ensure accessibility requirements are met at the design
stage of developments within the City of Pickering.
Along with City Staff, they take part in the development and review of the City's
Accessibility Plan and the Annual Report on Accessibility.
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Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, 2010-2014: sitting; Sue Wilkinson, standing l-r;
Keith Falconer, Don Tierney, Tanya Logan, Doodnauth Sharma, Maurice Brenner, Dave
Marlowe (staff). Absent; Terry Arvisais, Peter Bashaw, Aisha Heywood-Delpeache, Pauline
McCafferty, Councillor Jennifer O'Connell
Core Staff Accessibility Committee
Each member of the Core Staff Accessibility Committee represents a
department or service across the organization. Through regular meetings this
committee is kept informed of legislative information and resources. Members
also bring expertise in their respective areas which adds to the collective
knowledge for implementing the City's accessibility initiatives.
These representatives ensure that departmental staff is kept informed of
accessibility issues. They are key to how each department develops and
implements policies and procedures for accessibility in their activities.
In conjunction with the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, they develop
and review the City's Accessibility Plan and the Annual Report on Accessibility.
Marisa Carpino, Director, Culture & Recreation
John Hagg, Fire Chief ,
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Kathy Williams, Director of Public Services, Pickering Public Library
Judy Hodgson, Division Head, City Administration
Darrell Selsky, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure
Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
Kim Thompson, Manager, By-Law Enforcement Services
Don Woolley, (Acting) Manager, Operations & Fleet Services
Sharon Milton, Supervisor, Recreation Services
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Vince Plouffe, Supervisor, Facilities Operations
Dave Marlowe, Accessibility Coordinator
Alison Mitchell, Employment & Compensation Specialist
Definitions •
The definitions provided are those used in the Ontario Human Rights Code, the
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005.
barrier — means anything that prevents a person with a disability from fully
participating in all aspects of society because of his or her disability,
including a physical barrier, an architectural barrier, an information or
communication barrier, an attitudinal barrier, a technological barrier, a
policy or a practice; ("obstacle")
disability — means
a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or
disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes
diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, any degree of paralysis,
amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual
impediment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech
impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or
on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device,
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b) a condition of mental impairment or a developmental disability,
c) a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the
processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken
language,
d) a mental disorder, or
e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received
under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety
and Insurance Act, 1997; ("handicap")
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