On March 6, 2023, the Township of Coleman adopted its Accessibility Plan 2023-2028.
The Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), is a law passed by the Ontario legislature that allows the government to develop specific standards of accessibility and to enforce them. The standards are made into laws called regulations and they provide the details to help meet the goals of the AODA. The AODA is the foundation on which the standards are built.
The purpose of accessibility standards is to move organizations in Ontario forward on accessibility. The standards will set requirements in a number of key areas and will be reviewed at least every five years. Ontario will move step by step towards accessibility that is widespread and commonplace. The goal of the Act is to make the Province of Ontario completely accessible by 2025.
Accessibility Standards
Businesses and organizations that provide goods and services to people in Ontario will have to meet certain accessibility standards in five important areas of our lives:
- Customer Service
- Transportation
- Information and Communications
- Built Environment Standards
- Employment
The Accessible Customer Service Standard is now law. The Township of Coleman is committed to working towards being compliant with all of the standards under the AODA as they are introduced.
Feedback
The Township of Coleman welcomes public input on accessibility issues. It helps identify areas where changes need to be considered and ways in which we can improve the delivery of accessible goods and services. Feedback may be provided by telephone, in person, in writing or by e-mail.
Coleman Township
937907 Marsh Bay Rd.
Coleman Township
P0J 1C0
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