Accessibility

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A barrier is anything that keeps someone with a disability from participating in our community! Accessibility is the ability to access and everyone has that right!

Greater Napanee's Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of people with disabilities and to creating a welcoming environment that all people may have equitable access to Town programs, goods, services and facilities. We are committed to meeting accessibility needs for people in a timely manner and in a way, that respects one's dignity and independence.

Accessibility Act

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, AODA, is provincial legislation that was enacted into law in 2005. Under the AODA, all private, public, and non-profit organizations are legally obligated to comply with Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation.

Policies & Best Practices

Our policies reflect on customer service, information and communication, employment, transportation, new design build and human rights. Please take a look at the policies below:

Accessible Customer Service Policy

Accessible Customer Service Best Practices and Procedures

Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy

Accessibility Feedback Form

Request for Alternate Formats

2017 Accessibility Status Report

Multi-Year Plan

This Multi-year Accessibility Plan outlines the role that each Town department plays in improving opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)

The JAAC advises the Councils of the County of Lennox and Addington, the Township of Addington Highlands, the Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township, Stone Mills Township and the Board of Govenors of Lennox and Addington County General Hospital on the preparation and implementation of annual accessibility plans in order to remove barriers for people with disabilities and ensure that no new barriers are created.

The roles of the JAAC includes reviewing and advising the Councils and the Hospital Board on the following areas:

Site plans of new and existing municipal buildings
Major capital purchases
Significant renovations to municipal facilities
Leased facilities or any other facility used as a municipal building
Goods and services provided by the municipality or agents providing services under contract with the municipality

JAAC Members

Councillor Marg Isbester
Councillor Gord Schermerhorn
Ken Ackerman
Jessica Boomhower
Kelly McCaugherty
Marlene Rosenblath
Brian Shenton

For more information, please see the JAAC Terms of Reference on the County of Lennox and Addington's website.

Browse Aloud

Browse Aloud provides you with speech, reading and translation support.

Email Vicki Hallam or call 613-354-3415 ext 2226 if you have any accessible concerns, suggestions or feedback. Working together will help us achieve the Provincial goal of a fully accessible Ontario!

"Accessibility Matters!" Awareness Campaign

The "Accessibility Matters!" Awareness Campaign runs from March - December 2018. The goal is to spread awareness of the importance of accessibility and promoting an accessible community.

Check back each month to learn about an area of accessibility we will be highlighting:

March 2018 - Disability Sensitivity

Learn the facts about Disability Sensitivity.

April 2018 - Changing the Perception

Learn more about the importance of Changing the Perception.

May 2018 - A Way With Words

Traditional language has ascribed words and phrases that demean people with disabilities are no longer acceptable. Attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities is changing, and so is the appropriate language to use.
People with a disability are people. People without disability are also people. We are all people first! Put the person before the disability and describe what a person has, not who a person is. Say “person with a disability” rather than a “disabled person.”

Accessibility Chart

Learn how you can change your language when referring to accessibility.

National Accessibility Awareness Week (May 27 - June 2, 2018)

Whereas one week each year is recognized across Canada as National Access Awareness Week and is an opportunity to highlight accessibility awareness;

And whereas the Town of Greater Napanee is committed to accessibility;

Therefore I, Mayor Schermerhorn, do hereby proclaim the week of May 27 - June 2, 2018 to be National Access Awareness Week in the Town of Greater Napanee and encourage all citizens to promote inclusion and accessibility in our community.

Read about National Access Awareness Week in the Town of Greater Napanee.

June 2018 - Accessible Parking

Accessible parking permits are issued to a person or business and not a vehicle. Permit holders must be in the vehicle and the permit displayed on the dashboard in order to park in an accessible parking space.
Accessible parking spaces that serve a particular building or facility are located at the shortest accessible route from parking to an accessible entrance.

Learn more about some of the health conditions that individuals may face that requires the use of accessible parking. Think before you judge; just because someone doesn't look disbled, doesn't mean they are not disabled.

Follow the "Accessibility Matters!" Awareness Campaign on Facebook and Twitter and participate using #AccessibilityMatters

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