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PICKERING G Report Number: CR 03-14
Date: June 9, 2014
From: Marisa Carpino
Director, Culture'& Recreation
Subject: 2013 Accessibility Progress Report
- 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016
- File: A-1440
• Recommendation:
1. That Report CR 03-14 of the Director, Culture & Recreation regarding the 2013
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 meet 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 those
areas of responsibility and included consultation with the Pickering Accessibility
Advisory Committee. The Plan was approved by Resolution #60/12 at a regular meeting
of Council on April 16, 2012. It is presently being revised to include implementation of
the Design of Public Spaces requirements, which were introduced in 2013.
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
2013 activities and achievements 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. The attached report entitled "2013 Accessibility
Progress Report, 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016" provides a more detailed
summary.
Financial Implications: In 2013, approximately 1 million dollars committed in the
approved 2013 Current and Capital Budgets was utilized to meet the 2013 requirements
of the 5 Year Accessibility Plan, 2012-2016. These projects include West Shore
Community Centre Entrance and Washroom Renovations, Pickering Recreation
Complex Banquet Hall and Washroom Renovations and Upgrades, Petticoat Creek
Community Centre Washroom Upgrades and the new Tax Roll Kiosk.
Approximately $300,000 of these costs were offset by grants through the Government
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Construction associated with the multi-use trail from Valley Farm Road to Liverpool and
Kinsmen Park pathway was deferred to 2014 and sidewalk and streetlight installation at
Brock Road and Kingston Road was also deferred as part of the Region of Durham's
road improvements along Kingston Road.
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 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 2013, 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.
General — Highlights of 2013
• Training of over 500 staff members, volunteers, members of Council and
committee members on the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code,
and the Integrated Accessibility Standards.
• Creation of a designated position of Accessibility Coordinator.
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Accessibility Standards for Customer Service— Highlights of 2013
The City of Pickering was in compliance with this Standard by the deadline of January
1, 2010 and has completed the online reporting requirements with the Accessibility
Directorate of Ontario. Highlights include:
• Ongoing training of new staff and volunteers in the requirements of the Standard.
• Review of the City's policy on Accessible Customer Service. This was in
response to the creation of a general policy on accessibility for the City which
included all of the Standards. Much of the original Accessible Customer Service
Policy has been included in a draft procedure for implementing accessible
customer service.
• Participation in a joint project with the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) and the
Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) in August 2013 to create videos
as part of a public awareness program entitled "Creating Accessible Recreation
Facilities for People Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing".
• Presentation of two (2) public awareness events, "Celebrating Abilities" at the
Pickering Town Centre in June 2013, plus "The Total Wellness Event", co-
sponsored with the Advisory Committee on Diversity at the Pickering Recreation
Complex.
Information and Communications Standard — Highlights of 2013
• Ongoing development by City of Pickering and Pickering Public Library staff of
accessible templates for various types of documents.
• Ongoing training of resource staff in each division and department to provide
assistance to other staff members in creating accessible documents.
Employment Standards Highlights of 2013
• Updates to the City's Hiring policies and procedures to reflect the AODA's
requirements to make all stages of the employment cycle accessible for persons
with a disability.
• Development of a procedure by the Pickering Public Library to provide external
job postings to local administrators of the Ontario Workplace Inclusion Plan. The
Library successfully hired a new employee through this process.
Transportation Standards — Highlights of 2013
• Municipal Law Enforcement Services continues to monitor requirements for
accessible taxi service within the City of Pickering. -
Design of Public Spaces Standards (Accessibility Standards for the Built
Environment) -Highlights of 2013
This Standard took effect on January 1, 2013 with an implementation date of January 1,
2016. In preparation for that deadline, staff in various departments:
• Have begun integrating specific technical standards into existing guidelines.
• Are designing a pilot project for the use of tactile surface indicators for areas
where sidewalks meet vehicular traffic.
• Are including accessible parking requirements in developing a new draft parking
by-law to be presented to Council in June 2014.
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• Initiated the development of operating procedures for monitoring and maintaining
accessibility features in City of Pickering facilities and public spaces.
Built Environment, Accessibility Related Projects — Highlights of 2013 •
The City of Pickering includes accessibility design in new projects, such as the Indoor
Soccer Dome and the new Operations Centre, as well as in projects such as:
• Retrofit of the banquet facilities at the Pickering Recreation Complex, including
adjacent washrooms and the creation of universal washrooms in the main lobby.
• Construction of a new accessible entry and universal washroom at West Shore
Community Centre.
• New signage within City Hall with better legibility and way finding features.
• Installation of an accessible workstation and touch screen systems for public
access to tax roll information.
Many projects such as upgrading trails and pathways, replacing a footbridge, parking lot
expansion and upgrades, or upgrading exterior lighting were completed in 2013. These
projects were not 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 2013
• Reviewed and commented on site plan applications, including plans for the new
Operations Centre.
• Completed an accessibility audit of the City's facilities to be used in discussions
with City Staff regarding planning and budgeting for future accessibility upgrades.
• Presented a public awareness event, "Celebrating Abilities", as well as a joint
event with the Advisory Committee on Diversity entitled the "Total Wellness
Event".
• Presentation to Council regarding the need to increase accessible parking
requirements to reflect Statistics Canada's reported levels of disability.
• Worked with staff in the planning of a pilot project for the use of tactile surface
indicators.
The "2013 Accessibility Progress Report, 5 Year Accessibility Plan 2012-2016" is
attached and provides a more complete overview of the City's accessibility
achievements in 2013.
Attachments:
1. 2013 Accessibility Progress Report
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City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering ON L1V 6K7
Alternate formats for this document are available upon
request, by contacting the City of Pickering Customer Care .
Centre.
905.683.7575
Toll Free 1 .87T420.4666
TTY 905.420. 1739
Email: customercare @pickering.ca
Pickering Public Library
For questions regarding assistive services,
905.831 .6265
Toll Free 1 .888.831 .6266
Email: helppicnet.orq
For information concerning the Accessibility Report,
contact the Accessibility Coordinator at
905.420.4660 ext 2166 or dmarlowe@pickering.ca
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PICKERING
Commitment
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an accessible community for all of
its residents and stakeholders by:
• Creating 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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Commitment 3
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 13
The Report: Design of Public Spaces (Accessibility Standards for the Built
Environment) 14
Facilities 16
The Report: Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee 21
Acknowledgements 25
Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee • 25
Core Staff Accessibility Committee 26
Definitions 27
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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
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 2013 Accessibility Report describes how each of those departments and
the Library have implemented the goals of the Plan throughout the past year.
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Background
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Legislation
The Province of Ontario has established accessibility for its citizens as a priority,
setting a goal of full accessibility by 2015.
To realize that goal, the Province has enacted legislation and established
standards for all organizations within the Province to meet, according to
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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. This will be
accomplished 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.
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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 tathose 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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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 (OBC), 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
To achieve the goal of accessibility by 2025, knowledge and understanding of
the Standards is necessary for all members of the public. Training is a primary
component of the Standards. Through 2013, over 500 City of Pickering staff and
volunteers received training regarding both the Ontario Human Rights Code and
the Integrated Accessibility Standards. This included members of Council,
volunteer appointees on City committees, all staff, and volunteers throughout
City programs.
In June 2013, the position of a designated Accessibility Coordinator was created
as a resource for staff and to coordinate efforts across the Corporation to
improve accessibility.
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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.
All new staff and volunteers receive training in providing customer service, with
particular attention given to making programs and services accessible to people
who have a disability. Information is provided on a range of disabilities, as well
as suggestions for possible supports that could be provided.
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.
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.
Of particular interest for staff at the Pickering Recreation Complex, was the
opportunity to participate in a joint project with the Canadian Hearing Society
(CHS) and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association. In August 2013, CHS
and ORFA 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 will be used as part of a broader
awareness and training. program funded by the EnAbling Change Program of
the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
Staff also worked with the CHS to review our facilities and programs to develop
a program to introduce new technologies for improving communication with
persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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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 325 people
with a range of mobility issues benefited from the City's Aquafit programs.
During 2013, 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.
All camp staff received practical training in how to support children with
disabilities, plus High Five training which is specific to working with children.
As well as recreational programming, two (2) awareness events were presented
in 2013, in collaboration with the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee.
"Celebrating Abilities", at the Pickering Town Centre on June 1, was a showcase .
of achievements of people with disabilities as well as an opportunity for groups
and agencies to highlight their services and programs.
The "Total Wellness Event", held on September 14 at the Pickering Recreation
Complex, focussed on all of the elements of personal wellbeing, with speakers,.
displays, demonstrations and fitness activities throughout the day. This event
was co-sponsored by the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee and the
Advisory Committee on Diversity.
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The Report: Information and Communications Standards
accessible to all of Pickering residents,
that is equally ,
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is a priority for all City of Pickering and Pickering Public Library staff. Being able
to provide information in a variety of formats means that people with a
communication disability can access that information as they need.
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 has been a major focus for
administrative staff members throughout 2013.
City and Library Staff have continued to develop accessible templates for
commonly used types of documents. Resource staff have developed manuals
and.training programs on how to use those templates and to create documents
in accessible formats. There are now resource staff in all departments of the
City and Library to provide assistance in the process.
Those 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
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.
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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
made aware that accommodations due to a disability are available upon
request. Human Resources staff have made corresponding updates to the
City's Hiring Policy which will be presented to Council in 2014 for their
endorsement.
Employees who require an accommodation because of a disability, and Human
Resource Staff work together to develop individual accommodation plans.
These plans are also integrated with each facility's emergency procedures.
In 2013, the Pickering Public Library pro-actively began providing 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
modifications to existing levels of service may be required.
The City has also adopted regulations on how taxi service is to be provided for
persons with a disability.
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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.
In 2013, various departments in the City of Pickering with responsibility for
implementing these Standards entered into a planning process. 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 bylaw which is under development.
In conjunction with the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Committee, engineering
design staff are developing a pilot program to meet the requirements for Tactile
Surface Indicators at curbs. This project will help to determine which of the
products available will be most appropriate for conditions in the municipality.
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Both Municipal 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.
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The Report: Built Environment, Accessibility Related Projects
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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
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.
Parks & Trails
Project Description Status/Comments
Kinsmen Park Pathway Hard surface pathway Put in as a gravel walk in
from field entrance to 2013 and is to be paved in
spectator area 2014
Kinsmen Park Replace existing Will be installed in winter
pedestrian bridge pedestrian bridge 2014
Rouge Valley Park Repair and resurface Walkway replaced in 2013
Pathway the existing pathway
Multi-use trail, Valley Refurbish existing trail To be constructed in the
Farm to Liverpool summer of 2014 and
paved in 2015
Beechlawn Park • Re-surface walway and ,Completed in 2013
walkway and lighting upgrade lighting
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Facilities
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visibility and wayfinding installed. Phase 2 planned
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Accessible Information Installation of 2 touch Completed in 2013
Kiosk, Tax Rolls screen systems for use by
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Pickering Recreation Complex
Project Description Status/Comments
Benches, Family Replacement with wider Completed in 2013
Change Room benches for better stability
Banquet hall & integral Refurbishment of hall with Completed in 2013
washrooms better lighting and
improved sound system,
renovated washrooms for
accessibility
Washrooms, Main Renovate existing men's Completed in 2013
Lobby area and women's washrooms
to create 2 universal
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East Shore Community Centre
Project _ Description Status/Comments
Community Room Renovations to create an Completed in 2013
washroom accessible washroom
Parking Lot Enlarge lot and increase Completed in 2013
number of accessible
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Don Beer Arena
Project Description Status/Comments
Viewing Platform Design and fabricate a Design complete,
portable viewing platform fabrication to be
with ramp completed in 2014
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Project Description Status/Comments
Main Entrance and Renovations to expand � Completed in 2013
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Project Description Status/Comments
Public Washroom Renovations to improve Completed in 2013
Renovations accessibility within existing
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Project Planning
Project Description Status/Comments
Indoor Soccer Dome Complete planning for Design complies with the
construction of an Indoor AODA standards and has
Soccer facility been endorsed by the
Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
Construction to be
completed in the summer
of 2014
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
2014.
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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
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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 specific input on the
Built Environment portion. Through 2012-2013, a working committee of the
PAAC performed an accessibility audit of the City of Pickering facilities. The
audit and recommendations were presented to Council and forwarded to the
appropriate staff to determine how the recommendations can be included in the
planning and budgeting process. This type of audit, which identifies barriers to
access for each facility, will be included, annually, as part of the Committee's
work plan.
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As well as auditing existing facilities, the PAAC reviewed plans for the City's
new Operations Centre to be constructed on Clements Road. The Committee
members provided comments on both interior and exterior features of the
building to ensure that any possible barriers to access are removed from the
plans prior to the start of construction.
The review of site plan applications serves a similar function for construction in
the private sector. The PAAC reviewed and commented on applications for
construction and major renovations of commercial plazas, industrial buildings,
institutional and subdivision sites throughout the City.
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.
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,
• design of reception counters to accommodate a variety of users,
• use of door opening hardware that doesn't require grasping to operate.
The Ontario Building Code (OBC) regulates construction of buildings throughout
the Province. As part of a regular review of the OBC in 2013, the PAAC
submitted comments on proposed changes, specifically regarding the need for
more accessible housing to be provided in new construction.
The Committee also met with Traffic Engineering staff from the Region of
Durham to express concerns about safety at several main intersections in
Pickering. These specifically addressed difficulties faced by residents who use a
variety of mobility devices crossing these intersections to travel around the
community.
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A pilot project to assess the suitability of several Tactile Surface Indicator
products will also help to improve safety at intersections. The Design of Public
Spaces Standards will require these installations wherever lowered curbs or
ramps are provided. The Committee has worked with. Engineering and Public
works staff in the development of this project..
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Tactile Surface Indicator, metal tile type
Over the past year, one of the primary goals of the Committee has been to
improve awareness of accessibility issues within the municipality. This involved
activities to develop an understanding of the impact various disabilities have on
a person's ability to live independently and be fully integrated into the life of the
community with the same ease as others can.
Members of the Committee initiated the planning for "The Total Wellness
Forum", which became a collaborative effort with the Advisory Committee on
Diversity. Held on September 14 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, it
focussed on all of the elements of personal wellbeing, with speakers, displays,
demonstrations and fitness activities throughout the day.
The Committee also sponsored "Celebrating Abilities", at the Pickering Town
Centre on June 1 . It was a showcase of achievements of people with disabilities
as well as an opportunity for groups and agencies to highlight their services and
programs.
In March, 2013, the Committee addressed Council, presenting a request to
increase accessible parking- requirements to a level that would match Statistics
Canada's reported levels of disability.
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Looking forward into 2014, members of the Committee continue to develop
knowledge and skills to keep them prepared for their role in fully implementing
the AODA by 2025, and in creating an accessible community for the residents of
Pickering.
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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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McCafferty, Councillor Jennifer O'Connell
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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
Kathy Williams, Director of Public Services, Pickering Public Library
Judy Hodgson, Division Head, City Administration
Dale Quaife, Manager of Library Technologies
Darrell Selsky, Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure
Jon Storms, Manager, Information Technology
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
Marcos Moreira, (Acting) Supervisor, Facility Operations
Dave Marlowe, Accessibility Coordinator
Michelle Montgomery, Coordinatoh, Health & Safety
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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,
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,
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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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