Accessibility

The City of Quinte West recognizes that persons with disabilities represent a significant and growing part of our population. The inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities requires a commitment from all levels of government. The City of Quinte West is committed to ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunity as they live, work, visit, or play in our community. We are working actively to provide increased accessibility in the City of Quinte West through the prevention of new barriers and reduction and removal of existing barriers.

Background

The Province of Ontario enacted the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) on June 13, 2005. 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 will make it possible for persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of our community and throughout the province.

The AODA repeals the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. However, until the standards of the new legislation have been established by the Province, there is a transition period during which the City is required to continue to fulfill its obligations under the Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001.

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 City has complied with the requirements of this regulation.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback to the City regarding the accessibility of City properties, facilities, or services, please contact the City Clerk.

For information about the City of Quinte West Accessibility Advisory Committee please click here.

Collaborative Access Development Service Agencies 

CNIB	1-866-842-9071
Community Living Prince Edward	613-476-6038
Community Living Quinte West	613-394-2222
Community Visions & Networking	613-966-8484
Counselling Services of Belleville & District	613-966-7413
Dual Diagnosis Consultation Outreach Team	613-530-2400
Kerry's Place Autism Services	613-384-7800
Madoc COPE Corporation	613-473-4158
North Hastings Community Integration Association	613-332-2090
Pathways to Independence	613-962-2541
Plainfield Community Homes	613-969-7407
Quinte Vocational Support Services	613-968-6775

Documents

• City of Quinte West Municipal Accessibility Plan 
• City of Quinte West Customer Service Policy 
• City of Quinte West 2010 Customer Service Accessibility Report