Accessibility
People with disabilities represent a significant and growing part of our population and the number of people with a disability will increase as the population ages. Approximately 15% of Ontario's population has a disability which amounts to about 1.85 million people. It is estimated that 20% of the population will have a disability within the next two decades.
Municipal Commitment
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s accessibility laws. The Municipality is committed to excellence in serving and providing goods, services or facilities to all customers including people with disabilities.
Accessibility Annual Status and Compliance Reports
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2026
The creation of a Municipal Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is a requirement under the AODA and Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (ISAR). The purpose of the 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is to act as an organizational strategy to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility and enact requirements within the standards. In addition, the Plan highlights key priorities that are important to Northern Bruce Peninsula residents and was developed in consultation with the public as their opinions are valuable. The Plan must be reviewed and updated every five years. The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is a guiding document and certain goals or priorities are subject to change.
Accessibility Policy
- By-law No. 2021-27 Being a by-law to establish policies and procedures for Integrated Accessibility Standards for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Schedule A- Policy- Integrated Accessibility Standards
- Schedule B- Accessible Meeting and Event Guidelines
- Schedule C- Employee Individual Accommodation Plan
- Schedule D- Emergency Response Plan and Individualized Emergency Response Plan Form
- Schedule E- Disruption in Service Notification
- Schedule F- Customer Service Feedback Form
- Schedule F- Record of Customer Service Feedback Form (for internal use only)
Accessibility Initiatives undertaken for the 2022 Municipal Election
Customer Service Feedback
If you would like to submit feedback on our customer service pertaining to accessibility, please complete the Customer Service Feedback Form and submit by email to the Accessibility Coordinator at deputyclerk@northernbruce.ca We are committed to removing barriers to accessibility and welcome your feedback.
Contractors
All contractors who provide goods or services on behalf of the Municipality have responsibilities under The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please refer to the Accessibility Regulations for Contracted Services Form for additional information.
Legislation
View the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
View the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
Career Opportunities
The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If your application requires accommodation please contact the Chief Administrative Officer at cao@northernbruce.ca or (519) 793-3522 X225.
Alternative Formats
Documents prepared by the Municipality are available in accessible formats upon request. To request documents in an alternative format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at deputyclerk@northernbruce.ca or 519-793-3522 X229.
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