4. Making it Easier to Participate in Regional Government
An inclusive and accessible community is one that encourages citizen participation in government affairs. This is why York Region continues to take steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to participate.
Proposed Accessible Built Environment Standard
The scope of the proposed Accessible
Built Environment Standard aims to break down barriers in buildings and other structures for people with disabilities, including all new construction and extensive renovations. The standard proposes requirements in many areas of the built environment, including parking spaces, entrances, signs, parks and trails. |
Are You Interested in Making a Difference?
Do you have a disability or are you someone who has an interest in disability issues?
York Regional Council invites applications for volunteers who live in York Region to be part of its Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2011 – 2014 term of office. The York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC) helps Regional Council provide better access to Regional programs and services for people with disabilities. Members come from all walks of life, but the majority of the members on the YRAAC must be people with disabilities. Information will be made available later in 2010.
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Accessibility Achievements in 2009
An inclusive and accessible community is one that encourages citizen participation in government affairs. This is why York Region continues to take steps to make it easier for people with disabilities to participate.
Barrier Identification for 2010
Planning and Development Services will continue to review Public Consultation Centres and stakeholder engagement forums for accessibility.
Barriers to be Addressed in 2010
Community and Health Services will enhance its redesigned Intranet pages so that staff with different disabilities can access departmental information more easily.
Planning and Developmental Services will continue its partnership with the Canadian Hearing Society to provide Sign Language Interpreters at public meetings, upon request. The department will continue to use York Region's Accessible Meeting Guidelines to assess accessibility of public consultation centres.
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