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