1. Accessible Environment
Those parts of the body that
seem to be weaker are indispensable.
1 Cor. 12:22

2. Built Environment Standard
Integrated Accessibility Standards
External spaces
Ontario Building Code
Internal spaces
Both are effective as of January 1, 2015.

3. Existing Buildings No retrofitting requirements
New requirements apply only to:
New construction
Change of use
Extensive renovation of existing buildings

4. New Construction
New construction means anything related to the erection, installation, or extension of an element of the built environment.

5. Elements
Common access, circulation routes and spaces (interior and exterior)
Communication elements and facilities (e.g., signage, public announcement system)
Plumbing elements and facilities
Building performance and maintenance;
Special rooms

6. Extensive Renovation - Interior
Renovations that involve changing existing
Interior walls
Ceilings
Floor assemblies
Roof assemblies

7. Extensive Renovation - Exterior
Renovations, alterations, remodelling, rehabilitation, historic restoration, resurfacing, rearrangement, reconstruction, change of use of the component, or new additions to an existing element (e.g., an expanded parking lot area attached to an existing building or parking area)

8. Area in Conjunction to Changed Elements
Where the changed element can only be accessed via a non-compliant element

9. Funding Possibilities
Enabling Accessibility Fund, Government of Canada
Ontario Trillium Foundation

10. Discussion

11. Barrier Free Path of Travel
Appropriate parking spaces
Wider and clearly marked partway
Updated curb ramp requirements

12. Barrier Free Path of Travel
New tactile walking surface indicator requirements, to be located at the top
of stairs and on landings where a door
opens onto the landing

13. Barrier-Free Path of Travel

14. Barrier-Free Path of Travel
Automatic door opener at entrance to the building and accessible washrooms
Elevator
Alert and alarm signals – added visual components
New signage requirements – colour contrast, graphics and simple language

15. Barrier-Free Path of Travel
Enhanced passing and rest spaces

16. Inside the Building Washrooms Universal washroom
Accessible stall in multiple stalls washroom
L-shape grab bar instead of diagonal one

17. Washroom

18. Seating Adaptable and accessible seating space
Suitable for a side transfer from a wheelchair
Storage spaces for wheelchairs and other mobility assistive devices
Required to be distributed throughout the viewing area.

19. Seating Arrangements