1. Lynda Staples Project Manager, Municipal Accessibility Association for Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) Ontario Municipalities are on Target

2. Agenda Introduction - Where Do We Start? Municipal Success Stories Design of Public Spaces

3. Barriers  Systemic  Attitudinal  Physical or structural

4. Legislative Background AODA applies to broader public, private sector and nonprofits All levels of government Municipalities Stores, restaurants, supermarkets, medical Nonprofits & charities Schools, colleges & universities ….Everyone !

5. Potential Economic Impacts  Accessibility is an investment in future prosperity  Ontario may be increasingly dependent on a workforce: – currently with disabilities; and/or – working beyond current retirement age  Boomers represent 40% of the income share in Ontario  Significant revenue increases for tourism and retail sectors  Spending power of $25 billion a year in Canada

6. Design of Public Spaces

7. The goal of the Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment is to remove barriers in public spaces and buildings. This will make it easier for all Ontarians — including people with disabilities, seniors and families — to access the places where they work, travel, shop and play.

8. Public Spaces Highlights A.) Recreational trails/beach access routes  Meet minimum requirements for trails and beach access routes (i.e. clear width), post signs with specific information at the start of trails B.) Outdoor public-use eating areas like rest stops or picnic areas  Provide a minimum number of accessible tables C.) Play spaces, like playgrounds in provincial parks and local communities  Consult with people with disabilities to help to incorporate accessibility for children and caregivers with various disabilities into play spaces

9. Accessible Beach Paths Wasaga Beach Photos courtesy of the Town of Wasaga Beach AMCTO Award of Merit certificate recipient A.) Recreational trails/beach access routes

10. Crosby Park Richmond Hill Photos courtesy of Town of Richmond Hill Communications B.) Outdoor public-use eating areas like rest stops or picnic areas

11. Crosby Park Richmond Hill Photos courtesy of Glenn Steplock C.) Play spaces, like playgrounds in provincial parks and local communities

12. Rowing Club St Catharines Toronto Photos courtesy of Dr. Thomas Merritt

13. Highlights D.) Exterior paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps, rest areas and accessible pedestrian signals  Meet minimum requirements for sidewalks (i.e. clear width), install accessible pedestrian signals at intersections E.) Accessible parking (on and off street)  Make four percent of spaces accessible in new lots with 25-500 parking spaces F.) Service-related elements like service counters, fixed queuing lines and waiting areas  Have a minimum of one accessible counter when providing services to the public G.) Maintenance  Make sure accessibility-related equipment and features are maintained

14. D.) Exterior paths of travel, like sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps, rest areas and accessible pedestrian signals BainsvilleBarrie Cambridge Dutton InglesideKing City Mallorytown Morrisburg NapaneeTilbury OdessaPort Hope TrentonWest Lorne Woodstock Each ONroute Centre is designed to the highest standards of accessibility—meeting standards established in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

15. Stoney Creek Community Centre London Photos courtesy of City of London E.) Accessible parking (on and off street)

16. Stoney Creek Community Centre & Public Library London F.) Service-related elements like service counters, fixed queuing lines and waiting areas Photos courtesy of City of London

17. Stoney Creek Community Centre & Public Library London Photos courtesy of City of London G.) Maintenance  Make sure accessibility-related equipment and features are maintained

18. Wrap up – Any questions?

19. Thank you Lynda Staples Project Manager, Municipal Accessibility Association for Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)