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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood strives to meet the needs of its employees and residents with disabilities and is working hard to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility. Although buildings are not a required component of the accessibility plan, the Township of Asphodel-Norwood wishes to take action to provide the most access to its facilities for residents and visitors. As such, facilities and buildings will be covered in the plan.
The Township is committed to fulfilling the requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Township of Asphodel-Norwood Accessibility Plan outlines the steps the Township of Asphodel-Norwood is taking to meet those requirements and to improve opportunities for people with disabilities.
Statement of Commitment
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood 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 believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario's accessibility laws.
The Accessible Customer Service Feedback Form is available in different accessible formats upon request. All feedback, including complaints, will be handled through the Clerk’s Office and customers can expect to hear back with 5 business days.
Legislation
The Province of Ontario has set standards for accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (Ontario Regulation 191/11), under the act, includes accessibility standards for:
- Customer service
- Information and communications
- Employment
- Transportation
- Design of public spaces
These important standards are designed to create a barrier-free and accessible Ontario by 2025.