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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 20, 2023Agenda Accessibility Advisory Committee September 20, 2023 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream. Page 1.Review and Approval of Agenda T. Higgins 2.Disclosure of Interest T. Higgins 3.Approval of Minutes T. Higgins 3.1 June 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes 1 4.Presentations/Delegations 5.New Business 5.1 Lebovic Homes – Accessibility Considerations -Accessibility Advisory Committee - Lebovic Discussion Resources Tyler Barnett Glen Easton Harry Lebovic Jason R. Cherniak Walter Botter 7:05 – 7:45 pm 8 5.2 Community Safety & Well Being Elaine Knox 7:45 – 8:05 pm 10 5.3 Corporate Strategic Plan Shauna Muir 8:05 – 8:30 pm 25 5.4 2023 AODA Compliance Report -2023 Accessibility Compliance Questions Tim Higgins 8:30 – 8:40 pm 40 5.5 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting format, 2024 meeting schedule and member recruitment -Proposed Meeting Dates - 2024 All 8:40 – 8:50 pm 45 6.Correspondence 7.Other Business Agenda Accessibility Advisory Committee September 20, 2023 7:00 pm Electronic Meeting For information related to accessibility requirements please contact: Committee Coordinator 905.420.4611 clerks@pickering.ca 8.AAC Member Roundtable Updates 9.Next Meeting – October 18, 2023 10.Adjournment Page 1 of 7 Minutes/Meeting Summary Accessibility Advisory Committee June 21, 2023 Electronic Meeting 7:00 pm Attendees: S. Fatima S.Snyders B. Ferguson A. Khan C. Rudberg-Chin P. Milton I. Janton, Senior Planner - Site Planning T. Higgins, Accessibility Coordinator (Staff Liaison) A. MacGillivray, Committee Coordinator (Recording Secretary) J. Currie, Legislative Coordinator (Recording Secretary) Councillor M. Brenner Councillor S. Butt Councillor M. Nagy Absent: M. Thorpe Ross J. McLellan, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade D. Currie T. Lyle-Gravlev R. Rizvi Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Review and Approval of Agenda T. Higgins reviewed the agenda items and suggested the correction of administrative errors pertaining to the time slots. Agenda approved as amended. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by B. Ferguson Seconded by S. Snyders - 1 - Page 2 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) That the Minutes of the May 17, 2023 Meeting of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved. Carried 4. Presentations/Delegations There were no presentations or delegations. 5. New Business 5.1 Welcome Councillors Brenner and Nagy Councillor M. Brenner and Councillor M. Nagy provided introductory remarks and noted the importance of going above and beyond minimum standards of accessibility and their commitment as supporters of the Accessibility Advisory Committee. 5.2 Accessible Housing Councillor S. Butt provided an overview of issues regarding accessibility that are being raised by Pickering residents. He stated that new housing is being built without accessibility in mind and that aging residents are growing increasingly uncomfortable in their homes. Councillor Butt noted that he is working with staff on a motion to push the province to build quality homes for quality people, encouraging builders to plan developments with accessibility at the forefront. Discussion ensued with Committee Members regarding: • how the Committee can work to improve the area of accessible housing; • whether there were criteria for developers to include accessibility as part of their plans; • how accessibility should be considered prior to coming to being reviewed by the Committee; • the need for units that are both affordable and accessible; and, • the importance of rental units to create more affordability and housing options. - 2 - Page 3 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 5.3 Museum Accessibility Plan T. Higgins provided an overview of the Museum Accessibility Plan, and noted that it is important to have in place and that it is a requirement of the Pickering Heritage & Community Centre grant funding. He also noted that the objective is to ensure it mirrors the City’s Accessibility Plan. K. Pyke describes and highlights various aspects of the new plan, including providing wellness opportunities, employment opportunities and use of green energy. She noted that accessibility is considered throughout process of planning for capital repairs at Pickering Museum. Moved by B. Ferguson Seconded by C. Rudberg-Chin That the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorse the Museum Accessibility Plan. Carried 5.4 Internship Grant Proposal T. Higgins outlined the proposed Internship Program and its goal to allow the City to employ graduates living with disabilities from Durham College and Ontario Tech University in Oshawa. He noted that the proposal would seek to include six internships that are six months in duration, and that this program would give an opportunity for students to transition from the learning environment to the workforce. T. Higgins indicated that the City applied for this grant opportunity but was unsuccessful. He noted that the City intends to apply again and that the deadline for the grant submission being at the end of June. Moved by P. Milton Seconded by C. Rudberg-Chin That the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorse the application for the Internship Grant Proposal. T. Higgins to investigate recognizing the project during National Accessibility Awareness Week. - 3 - Page 4 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Carried 5.5 Review of Site Plans S 04/90(R23) – 1920 Silicone Drive I Janton provided an overview of the Site Plan for proposed industrial warehouse at 1920 Silicone Drive. Discussion ensued with Committee Members regarding: • the purpose of viewing site plans is to provide feedback from the perspective of people with lived disability experience; • the Committee mandate to review site plans; • whether there were ramps leading to sidewalks from accessible parking spaces; • whether accessibility features were considered for employees (e.g. loading dock areas); and, • whether this property is accessible by public transit. S 08/23 - 1786 & 1790 Liverpool Road I Janton provided an overview of the Site Plan for proposed mixed use development at 1786 & 1790 Liverpool Road. Discussion ensued with Committee Members regarding: • whether a chair lift/ramp could be considered for the pool; • whether there is ample space for mobility devices to navigate around the pool; • concerns around the pool enclosure gate and whether it can be made accessible; • whether accessible BBQ stations could be considered; and, • whether tree and plant allergies can be considered in the landscaping features. S 10/23 - Pickering Town Centre - Block 1 & 2 - 4 - Page 5 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) I. Janton provided an overview of the Site Plan for the proposed mixed use towers and the phasing of the project. Discussion ensued with Committee Members regarding: • accessible parking for residents, as well as visitors; • the number of accessible units proposed; and, • the Ontario Building Code mandate to provide 15% of units to be accessible ready. S 09/23 - 2610 & 2630 Brock Road I Janton provided an overview of the Site Plan for proposed stacked townhomes at 2610 & 2630 Brock Road. Discussion ensued with Committee Members regarding: • the challenges of stacked townhomes and their lack of accessible features; • the provisions for accessible parking spaces despite the units being inaccessible; • whether there is an opportunity to invite the applicant to a future Committee meeting to discuss concerns; and, • the need to examine processes and expectations for all developers. 5.6 Canada Day – Final Plan T. Higgins provided an overview of the Committee hosting a large tent at the City’s upcoming Canada Day Event. He spoke to the Committee Members that have scheduled themselves for the event and encouraged those who have not already, to indicate whether or not they will be available to assist. T. Higgins also noted the accessible bus service that will be available to and from the event that evening. 5.7 2023 AODA Compliance Report - 5 - Page 6 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) T. Higgins provided an update regarding the 2023 AODA Compliance Report that City must submit by December 2023. He indicated that the Report will be reviewed by Accessibility Core Staff Team, the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and then forwarded to Council for approval before being submitted to the Province. 5.8 LEAD Project Update T. Higgins spoke to reports from the LEAD project team and encouraged Members to review. He also spoke to the anticipated six month timeline to respond to recommendations and creation of an action plan. 6. Correspondence There were no items of correspondence. 7. Other Business 7.1 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Community Working Group T. Higgins informed the Committee that one or two volunteers are being solicited to represent the Committee for the City’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Community Working Group. 7.2 Regional Accessibility Awards T. Higgins spoke to an opportunity for the Committee to provide nominations for the Regional Accessibility Award. 7.3 National Research Grant T. Higgins spoke to research on accessibility topics, T. Higgins will reach out for ideas of what kinds of topics we can propose for this grant. T. Higgins to send correspondence to Members regarding the EDI Community Working Group opportunity. T. Higgins to send correspondence to Members regarding the Regional Accessibility Award nomination opportunity. 8. AAC Member Roundtable Updates T. Higgins solicited Committee member for updates, no action items noted. 9. Next Meeting – September 20, 2023 - 6 - Page 7 of 7 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 10. Adjournment Quorum lost at 9:06 pm. The meeting was adjourned. Meeting Adjourned: 9:06 pm - 7 - 1 Accessible Residential Development Issue Independent living is one of the most critical elements of accessibility. Accessibility barriers within a person’s home, where they spend most of their time, are imperative to address. Background Ontario recently passed a housing bill intended to spur development because Ontario is facing a "severe" housing crisis and bold solutions are required. The Ontario Government’s housing push seeks to get 1.5 million homes built in 10 years amidst high inflation and interest rates. Critics say this initiative will not actually make homes more affordable or accessible. Beyond the AODA’s Design of Public Spaces standard, other requirements for the Built Environment are found in Ontario’s Building Code, which has included barrier -free design provisions since 1990. The Ontario Building Code (OBC) regulates most aspects of the construction of buildings and other structures within the Province of Ontario. Enhanced accessibility standards covering most new construction and extensive renovations of buildings were incorporated into the Building Code effective January 1, 2015. The amendments update requirements in such areas as: visual fire alarms and smoke alarms; elevator access between stories in most buildings; barrier-free path of travel throughout buildings, including power doors at entrances to a wider range of buildings; and the minimum number of visitable suites in apartment buildings, which was raised from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. The Building Code does not apply to existing buildings where no work is planned, and most accessibility requirements do not affect houses. In the absence of comprehensive residential accessibility standards, homebuilders may not prioritize accessibility features/options in their product offerings. Tall, narrow townhomes with many stairs, narrow garages and corridors have proliferated in recent years, and Pickering seniors are unable to find housing options to age in place. The province is expediting home-building aiming to make home ownership more affordable through increased supply. If accessibility is overlooked by this provincial initiative, inaccessible homes built may last over 50 years, and Ontario’s inventory of accessible residential properties will remain low far into the future. The City of Pickering has recommended to Ontario’s Fourth AODA Review that OBC and AODA standards be expanded to comprehensively prescribe accessibility requirements for residential property development prior to initiating large -scale home development in the province. - 8 - 2 Resources Some relevant resources/links to inform discussions are provided below: • Lebovic Homes • AccessibleHousingNetwork.org • Amid a countrywide housing shortage, what will it take to build more accessible homes? • Dwelling satisfaction among older adults: Dwelling characteristics and their influence on satisfaction • Residential dwelling unit accessibility guidelines and standards are addressed under many U.S. laws, including the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, to ensure these facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. - 9 - pickering.ca Draft Plan Pickering Community Safety & Well-Being - 10 - pickering.capickering.ca 4 3 2 1 Agenda History & Purpose Plan Overview Action Items Questions & Comments - 11 - pickering.ca •Police Services Act mandate •Durham Region Community Safety & We ll -Being Plan •Emerged as a multi-sector responsibility •Umbrella document to guide regional, municipal, and community levels with a core set of goals aligned. History Mental Health Substance Use Homelessness & Basic Needs Criminal Involvement Victimization Social Isolation Experiences of Racism - 12 - pickering.ca Key Responsibilities Regional •Health services •Planning and economic development •Housing services •Children’s services •Family services •Income and employment support •Long term care and services for seniors •Transit •Police services •Regional road maintenance •Public works including water and waste management Municipal •City Development –Building Services, Planning and Design •Maintenance of the local roads and sidewalks, including snow removal •Library services •Fire services •Animal services and municipal law enforcement •Parks •Recreation •Arts and Culture •Economic Development •Property Tax collection •Stormwater management - 13 - pickering.ca •Prioritize community safety and well-being •Guide to support individual safety, and build on sense of community •Partner with stakeholders to enhance training and access to services in the community •Create safer, more inclusive spaces for residents •Support and enhance Durham Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Purpose - 14 - pickering.ca •Research & Development •Internal Working Team •Advisory Committee •Priority Areas identified •Survey Results •Phase 2 Consultation Review Plan OverviewLearning, Education, & Creative Communities Community Vitality Statistics Canada Improve Living Standards Promote Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Support Basic Needs Create Safe & Welcoming Neighborhoods Physical Health & Mental Wellness - 15 - pickering.ca Current Programs & Initiatives •Community Services •Fire Services •Library Services •Engineering Services •City Development •By-Law Services •Customer Care •Advisory Committees •Office of the CAO - 16 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: Have opportunities that connect me with others in my neighbourhood (Neighbourhood Watch, Street Parties, knowing my neighbours) Draft Plan Action Items: •Increased volunteer opportunities •Increased programs to our socially isolated residents •Expanding services, programs and events to underserved and rural communities •Commitment to community consultation for isolated residents, vulnerable populations, and youth-specific initiatives Priority 1: - 17 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: Know about Crime Prevention initiatives Draft Plan Action Items: •Community partnerships with Regional Providers •Providing training to the community and City of Pickering staff •Establish a youth-specific strategy for engagement and empowerment •Provide community and staff training on Intimate Partner Violence •Provide fire safety programs and public education campaigns Priority 2: - 18 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: You feel safe walking home alone in your community Draft Plan Action Items: •Providing opportunities for residents to participate in garden and park initiatives •Expansion of Pickering’s Security Camera program •Installation of new benches and lighting along trails •Enhance public spaces through public art, interactive displays, rainbow crosswalks •Road Safety improvements •Enhance youth-dedicated spaces within our community centres •Safety signage and lighting integration with new city developments Priority 3: - 19 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: You have local access to health services Draft Plan Action Items: •Assessment of residents access to culture, recreation, programs and events •Develop and expand programs that provide food security •Undertake a Recreation and Parks Master Plan refresh •Undertake a City of Pickering Arena Strategy •Expansion of Community Gardens •Provide community listening sessions Priority 4: - 20 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: Snow clearing is prioritized for seniors and people living with disabilities Draft Plan Action Items: •Expand snow clearing for seniors and individuals living with disabilities •Implementation of a Housing Strategy •Enhanced Accessibility •Investigate and assess participation in the Durham Region Physician Recruitment Initiative •Participate in the creation of Durham Regional Police Encampment Strategy •Enhanced employment workshops Priority 5: - 21 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: Overnight shelters are available in Pickering during extreme weather conditions Draft Plan Action Items: •Access to basic hygiene products and showers in community centres •Participate in the Hope’s Cradle program at Fire Hall No.1 •Policy and procedure enhancement •Warming and cooling centres •Support urban farming initiatives •Providing lunch services and outreach for housing insecure residents Priority 6: - 22 - pickering.ca Top Survey Initiative: People from all backgrounds are valued and respected in Pickering Draft Plan Action Items: •Creation of an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy •Continued work with advisory committees and taskforces that can advise •Create opportunities for racialized residents to contribute to human-centred design Priority 7: - 23 - pickering.ca Elaine Knox Community Safety & Well-Being Advisor Community Services 905.420.4660 ext. 1137 eknox@pickering.ca Questions & Comments - 24 - Plan the City of Pickering's future with us! Community Information Session Learn more and provide your feedback, comments, and questions! - 25 - Shauna Muir Supervisor, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Project Team Karen Wianecki Director of Practice at Planning Solutions Inc. Nicole Hann Coordinator, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications - 26 - Overview of the process Project activities to date Opportunity for Feedback Proposed Goal Areas What we'll be covering Next steps - 27 - A Strategic Plan is a long-range document that acts as a roadmap for the future. It will define where the City of Pickering, as an organization, is going, and how it will get there. It is an important tool to bring residents, Council and staff together to develop a shared Vision, direction and goals for our community. What is a Corporate Strategic Plan? - 28 - Project activities to date February 2023 Preliminary planning and research to define project scope and details March 2023 Council Workshop (development of a collaborative set of Council- endorsed priorities) June-September 2023 Community awareness and feedback opportunities October 2023 Development of Draft Corporate Strategic Plan and final feedback opportunity November 2023 Report to Council For Final Endorsement of the Corporate Strategic Plan - 29 - Has anyone taken the Community Survey? - 30 - Goal Areas Economic Growth & Opportunity Community Safety & Well-Being Environmental Leadership Infrastructure Investment & Renewal Good Governance Strong Community Partnerships The City’s strategic planning process began with a Special Meeting of Council in March 2023. Six draft goal areas were identified and include: - 31 - Economic Growth & Opportunity Attract and retain quality employment opportunities Promote and support the agricultural community Further develop and promote the film production industry as a key business sector Promote and support employment for youth Promote and support opportunities for non- residential property tax revenue streams - 32 - Community Safety & Well-Being Advocate for improved access to medical facilities and services as well as healthcare staff Promote and support opportunities for affordable housing Promote and implement initiatives that support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all community members Promote and support the City’s emergency preparedness efforts including the core services of Pickering Fire Services - 33 - Environmental Leadership Preserve, protect, and enhance Pickering’s natural heritage features , including trails, parks and open spaces, urban forests, watercourses, and Pickering’s Waterfront Demonstrate innovation in green building design, corporately, and work with the development community to promote the same principles throughout the city Promote active and environmentally-friendly modes of transportation and infrastructure Transition the City’s fleet and equipment to electric and energy efficient, where appropriate - 34 - Advance the Integrated Transportation Master Plan to develop a safe and well-connected transportation system that offers inclusive mobility, supports complete and sustainable communities, and facilitates continued economic growth Provide safe and reliable municipal infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, bridges, facilities) through timely and cost-effective investment of maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement activities Invest in and ensure that current and future facilities, parks, and amenities (and uses and programs provided within) are responsive to the diverse needs of Pickering’s growing community Infrastructure Investment & Renewal - 35 - Good Governance Advance digital service delivery and citizen experience that is accessible, trustworthy, and convenient and that supports Pickering’s diverse population and growth Introduce systems to improve the safety and security of municipal facilities and assets Ensure fiscal sustainability and competitive levels of taxation Promote and implement initiatives that support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work space for all employees - 36 - Strong Community Partnerships Promote and support industry and community partnerships Promote and support partnerships with other levels of government on opportunities related to economic development, Infrastructure, funding, and educating and engaging with the community Support partnerships with key stakeholders who promote the retainment and attraction of businesses to Pickering Expand opportunities for community consultation, engagement, and education - 37 - Do you have one big idea for Pickering's Strategic Plan? - 38 - Thank you. Your feedback is key. Input received from the community will help inform the City's plan and related recommendations, which will be presented to Council in late 2023. - 39 - 1 2023 Accessibility Compliance Reporting to the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility Compliance Question Number Question Link to e laws URL Link to Compliance assistance URL 1. Has your organization created and implemented written policies on how to achieve accessibility by meeting all applicable accessibility requirements in the IASR? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK3 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 2. Has your organization established and implemented a multi-year accessibility plan? (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK4 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 2a. Does your organization have a website? (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK4 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 2a.i Is your organization’s accessibility plan posted on your organization’s website? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK4 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 2a.ii Does your organization provide the accessibility plan in an accessible format when requested? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK4 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 2b. Does your organization update the accessibility plan at least once every 5 years? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK4 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-create-accessibility-plan- and-policy 3. Does your organization provide training on: The AODA Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK7 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-train-your-staff- accessibility 3a. Does your organization provide training on: - 40 - 2 The Human Rights Code as it pertains to people with disabilities? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK7 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-train-your-staff- accessibility 4. Does your organization have a process for receiving and responding to feedback that is accessible to people with disabilities? Note: This requirement is applicable regardless of whether customers are permitted on your premises (If Yes, please answer an additional question) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK11 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-information- accessible 4a. Does your organization notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports with respect to the feedback process? Note this requirement is applicable regardless of whether customers are permitted on your premises. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK11 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-information- accessible 5. Does your organization have one (or more) website(s) which it controls directly or indirectly (‘controls’ means that your organization is able to add, remove and/or modify content and functionality of the website)? * (If Yes, please answer an additional question) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK14 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-websites-accessible 5a. Do all your organization’s internet websites conform to World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (except for live captions and pre-recorded audio descriptions)? In the comments box, please list the complete names and addresses of your publicly available web content, including websites, social media pages, and apps. * https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK14 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-websites-accessible 6. Does your organization provide training about providing goods, services or facilities to persons with disabilities to the following? • Staff and volunteers • People involved in developing accessibility policies • People providing goods, services or facilities on behalf of the organization (If Yes, please answer an additional question) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK153 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-customer-service- accessible 6a. Does the training include all of the following: * • A review of the purposes of the AODA? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK153 - 41 - 3 • A review of the purposes of the Customer Service Standards? • How to interact and communicate with persons with various types of disability? • How to interact with persons with disabilities who use an assistive device or require the assistance of a guide dog or other service animal or the assistance of a support person? • How to use equipment or devices available on the provider’s premises or otherwise provided by the provider that may help with the provision of goods, services or facilities to a person with a disability? • What to do if a person with a particular type of disability is having difficulty accessing the provider’s goods, services or facilities? https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-customer-service- accessible 7. Does your organization provide information in an accessible format? * ( If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK155 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-information- accessible 7a. Is the provision of information in accessible format done so in a timely manner that takes into account the individual’s disability? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK155 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-information- accessible 7b. Is the provision of information in accessible format at a cost no more than the regular cost charged to other persons https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK155 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-information- accessible 8. Does your organization ever require a person with a disability to be accompanied by a support person when on your premises? * (If Yes, please answer an additional question) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK151 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-customer-service- accessible 8a. Does your organization do all of the following before requiring a person with a - 42 - 4 disability to be accompanied by a support person on your premises: • Consult with the person with a disability? • Determine a support person is necessary to protect the health or safety of the person with a disability or others on premises? • Determine that there is no other way to protect the health or safety of the person with a disability or others on premises? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK151 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-customer-service- accessible 9. Does your organization employ any persons with disabilities for whom you have provided individualized workplace emergency response information? * (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK28 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-provide-accessible- emergency-information-staff 9a. Does your organization review the individualized workplace emergency response information for all of the following? * • When the employee moves to a different location in the organization? • When the employee’s overall accommodation needs or plans are reviewed? • When your organization reviews its general emergency policies? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK28 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-provide-accessible- emergency-information-staff 9b. Do any of the employees for whom your organization has provided individualized workplace emergency response information require assistance? * (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK28 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-provide-accessible- emergency-information-staff 9b.i Has your organization, with the employee’s consent, provided the workplace emergency response information to the person designated to provide assistance to the employee? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK28 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-provide-accessible- emergency-information-staff 9b.ii Was the individualized workplace emergency response information provided as soon as practicable after your organization became aware of the need for accommodation due to the employee’s disability? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK28 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-provide-accessible- emergency-information-staff 10. Since January 1, 2017, has your organization constructed new or redeveloped any of the following items? • Outdoor public use eating areas • Outdoor play space • Off-street parking • Service counter • Fixed queuing guides • Waiting areas (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK91 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-public-spaces- accessible 10a. - 43 - 5 Where applicable, do the newly constructed or redeveloped items meet the general requirements as outlined in the Design of Public Spaces Standards? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK91 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-public-spaces- accessible 10b. Does your organization’s multi-year accessibility plan include procedures for preventative and emergency maintenance of the accessible elements in public spaces, and for dealing with temporary disruptions when accessible elements are not in working order? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regu lation/110191#BK147 https://www.ontario.ca/page/h ow-make-public-spaces- accessible 11. Is your organization a municipality with population of 10,000 or more? * (If Yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/stat ute/05a11#BK38 https://www.ontario.ca/page/ municipal-accessibility- advisory-committees 11a. Has your organization established an accessibility advisory committee as described in Section 29 of the AODA? (If yes, please answer additional questions) https://www.ontario.ca/laws/stat ute/05a11#BK38 https://www.ontario.ca/page/ municipal-accessibility- advisory-committees 11a.i Is the majority of members in the committee persons with disabilities? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/stat ute/05a11#BK38 https://www.ontario.ca/page/ municipal-accessibility- advisory-committees 12. Has the committee provided advice to council about site plans and drawings (as described in Section 41 of the Planning Act) as well as advice on the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards? https://www.ontario.ca/laws/stat ute/05a11#BK38 https://www.ontario.ca/page/ municipal-accessibility- advisory-committees - 44 - 1 Proposed AAC 2024 Meeting Dates 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm •January 17, 2024 •February 21, 2024 •March 20, 2024 •April 17, 2024 •May 15, 2024 •June 19, 2024 •September 18, 2024 •October 16, 2024 •November 20, 2024 - 45 -