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Accessibility

The Township of Perth East is committed to strive to ensure that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunity as they live, work, visit, or play in our community. The Township of Perth East is a member municipality of the County of Perth and as such, is a full participant and supporter of the new County of Perth Joint Accessibility Plan. We are working actively to provide increased accessibility in the Township of Perth East through the prevention of new barriers and reduction and removal of existing barriers.

County of Perth Joint Accessibility Plan

Perth East Services Brochure

Background

The Province of Ontario enacted the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) on June 13, 2005. The Integrated Accessibiity Standards are available through the link to elaws. The AODA focuses on improving Accessibility in areas such as buildings and spaces, employment, customer service, communications and transportation.

The AODA includes:

  • Development of  mandatory standards to address the full range of disabilities and barriers
  • Introduction of timelines to ensure that the standards are implemented
  • Allowance for the standards to be incorporated in business and capital planning cycles to help manage the cost impact
  • Development and implementation of an enforcement tool to ensure compliance with the AODA

The Ministry of Community and Social Services is currently developing standards for the areas identified in the AODA. The proposed standards are intended to make it possible for persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of our community and throughout the province.

The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, Ontario Regulation 429/07 became law on January 1, 2008. It is the first accessibility standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Regulation establishes accessibility standards for the provision of goods and services to members of the public. This regulation is an important step to create a barrier-free and accessible Ontario by 2025. The Township has complied with the requirements of this regulation.