Accessibility for the Disabled

The province passed the Ontarians With Disabilities Act requiring that all public organizations such as municipalities, school boards, hospitals, universities, colleges and Ontario government buildings prepare a plan to make their buildings accessible to those with disabilities. It does not set a standard for accessibility and allows organizations to develop their own plan as to how to make their organizations accessible and to set their own timeline. The Act is not addressing just the building issues but equipment, websites and training for staff in dealing with people with various types of disabilities (not just physical).  There is no extra funding to implement any of the recommendations; this must be done from existing funds in the budget.

The Board must publish this plan by September 30, each year in accordance with the Ontarians With Disabilities Act. Every year the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee must update the plan for the next year. However, a new act called "Accesibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act" will change the requirements for future years.

download our Board's most current Plan