Accessibility

Legislation

On June 13, 2005, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) received Royal Assent and is now law. The AODA required the provincial government to work with the community and the private and public sectors to jointly develop standards to be achieved within stages of five years or less, leading to an accessible Ontario in 20 years (2025).

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, (AODA) was enacted to serve as a framework for the establishment of accessibility in five different areas:

• Customer Service;
• Information and Communications;
• Transportation;
• Employment and
• the Built Environment

Town of Cobourg Draft Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2016-2019

 Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee meet on a monthly basis, and provide advice on the implementation of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, as required through regulation in the following:

• Development of accessibility plans for the municipally including the goals and objectives;
• Advise Council, as required by the AODA, regarding the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of the Town of Cobourg accessibility plan;
• Provide feedback on the accessibility plans for municipally administered, contracted or licensed transit providers in consultation with person with disabilities;
• Provide advice on the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities with the Town By-laws, policies, facilities, programs and services;
• perform all other functions specified in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and or its regulations, including consultation requirements as outlined in the Design of Public Spaces Standards in the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

Cobourg Accessibility Advisory Committee Agendas and Minutes.

You can register to receive correspondence in accessible formats and email updates when the Committee has published their agendas and minutes.

Accessibility Policies

Customer Service Policy

Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy

Accessibility Concern? Make a Barrier Report.

If you have experienced one of these five barriers LET US KNOW:

• Buildings or areas not adequately accessible to users of mobility aids.
• Outdoor hazards e.g. blocked or damaged sidewalks, overgrown shrubs, inadequate snow or ice removal, malfunctioning lights or cross-walk devices etc.
• Indoor hazards e.g. tripping hazards, inadequate lighting, inadequate alarm systems, rooms or areas inaccessible to users of mobility aids.
• Communication barriers involving service provision or customer service.
• Transportation barriers

Accessibility Report

One of the requirements that Municipalities must meet under AODA is to file a report every two years on the Municipalities level of compliance with the provincial accessibility standards.

Please see attached for the Town of Cobourg Accessibility Report provided by the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.

Parking

An authorized Ontario or other jurisdictional Accessible Parking Permit must be displayed in order to use an accessible parking space.

Regular parking fees apply to all Accessible Parking Spaces. If you are legitimately parked at a parking meter or in the Pay and Display lots, you will need to pay the required fee.  For more information on parking please visit our parking page.

Accessible Parking Permits are not allowed to park in "No Parking" or "No Stopping" areas.

You can view the map of accessible parking spots.

Public Washrooms

You can view the map of Town facilities with public accessible washrooms.