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1 Accessibility Report Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby In with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 September 30, 2009

2 Introduction In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005) this Accessibility Report has been drafted for the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC). The JAAC consists of representatives from six municipalities (Lincoln, West Lincoln, Thorold, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Grimsby) who are responsible for overseeing and directing AODA compliance activities. The committee consists of a majority of people living with disabilities as well as local citizens and a local council representative. A listing of JAAC members is included in the Appendix A. Assistance in drafting this Accessibility Report was given by its consultant Donna Herrington of The Herrington Group Ltd (THG). THG is a Niagara-based consulting firm who has been working with the JAAC since its inception to assist the committee to fulfill its mandate. Focus of the JAAC Activities The AODA will develop, implement and enforce accessibility standards in order to achieve full accessibility in the Province of Ontario by Each Accessibility Standard will contain regulations and requirements for the identification and removal of barriers with respect to goods and services. The AODA will develop five Accessibility Standards in relation to the following: Customer Service Transportation Information and Communication Employment Built Environment The Customer Service Accessibility Standard was regulated in 2007 (O. Reg. 429/07). Since that time the JAAC has focused its energies on ensuring full compliance with this Accessibility Standard. The deadline for compliance for public sector organizations, including municipalities is January 1, O. Reg. 429/07 requires the establishment of a specific accessible customer service policy governing the provision of goods and services to people with disabilities and the training of staff in accessible customer service methods. Accomplishments of 2009 O. Reg. 429/07 Developed in-house and paper-based training materials including all legislated components to ensure mandated customer service training of municipal staff is complete by legislated deadline Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

3 Drafted and submitted Accessible Customer Service Policy a required element for compliance with O. Reg. 429/07 Review of AODA Draft Standards Conducted content reviews of Ministry distributed drafts of two proposed Accessibility Standards Information and Communication and Employment Preparing to submit feedback on Draft Built Environment Standard as requested by the Ministry Progress Reports of Facility Audits Requested status update on previous recommendations relating to physical accessibility of all municipal facilities Synthesized results for inclusion in Annual Accessibility Report Site Plan Reviews and Other Access Consultation Reviewed six site plans and offered feedback and recommendations to improve accessibility Assisted the City of Thorold in addressing accessibility in its Recreation Master Plan Wrote five letters of support for several of the JAAC partners for access specific funding applications Conducted a presentation regarding the AODA in support of the Niagara North Legal Clinic s Law Day Event Training and Development JAAC members attended a Ministry sponsored Regional Training Forum for Accessibility Advisory Committees. Attended conference and obtained development resources to assist the JAAC in further supporting its municipal partners Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

4 O. Reg. 429/07 The JAAC began assisting its member municipalities in creating inclusive policies and training materials in As outlined in our Accessibility Report 30% of all JAAC municipal staff had been trained in Accessible Customer Service. Our efforts this year have included developing methods to train remaining staff so that JAAC partners could achieve 100% compliance by Training has included in-house facilitated workshops and a booklet training format. With the development of these training methods as well as previous resources developed for staff, Council should be confident in meeting the compliance deadline. The JAAC also assisted its consultant in developing an Accessible Customer Service Policy. The policy includes all legislated components and outlines practices and procedures relating to: a statement of commitment to accessibility, the use of assistive devices, the use of support persons and service animals, notice of service disruptions, staff training and a public feedback mechanism. The policy has been submitted to all municipal clerks for review and adoption. This policy is a required element of O. Reg. 429/07. By adopting this policy the Municipality completes a necessary compliance element. Feedback on Proposed Draft Standards Three additional Draft Standards have been released by the Ministry of Community and Social Services in the last year for public review and feedback. These Standards relate to Transportation, Information and Communication and Employment. Since none of the JAAC municipalities are directly involved in the provision of transportation services, the JAAC did not submit a review of this Standard. However, the JAAC has reviewed and provided comment on the Proposed Draft Information and Communication and Employment Standards according to the questionnaire/feedback forms supplied by the Ministry. These submissions are included in Appendix B for review and consideration. The Draft Built Environment Standard was released for public review in July The JAAC is currently reviewing this Standard and will submit comments to the Ministry by the deadline of October 16, The JAAC has created a Standard Development Timeline which outlines where each proposed AODA Standard is in its development phase. This document is included in Appendix C. It is hoped that this document is a useful tool in understanding the Standard Development process and preparing for compliance activities. Progress on Physical Access Barriers Since its inception in 2003, the JAAC partners have demonstrated a commitment to improving the physical accessibility of its facilities. To that end, the JAAC had recommended to its partners the Niagara Region Facility Accessibility Design Standards be adopted as Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

5 each municipality s internal design standard. To assist in the site plan review process, the JAAC created a Site Plan Review Checklist summarizing the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and the FADS design requirements. This year the Checklist was updated to reflect recent changes to the OBC. The Checklist has been distributed to municipal Building Departments and is in use by staff. A copy is included in Appendix D. The JAAC continues to offer its expertise and input on municipal building projects to ensure accessibility is addressed. Additionally the JAAC has assisted staff in funding applications for accessibility projects by reviewing plans and providing letters of support for grant applications. Over the last several years the JAAC has performed accessibility audits of 89 municipal facilities. The JAAC partners have committed to providing an annual Progress Report on the status of building improvements and efforts to remove physical barriers. Progress Reports were requested from each member municipality relating to improvements made to: Municipal Offices, Libraries, Community Centres/Seniors Centres, Arenas, Parks, Pools and Museums. This Progress Report is included in the following pages. Future Planning Priorities Planning priorities of the JAAC are directly related to the development and release of Accessibility Standards. with Accessibility Standards and regulations remains a priority. To ensure ongoing success the JAAC will communicate more regularly with its staff contacts and will provide Council with updates regarding the latest developments. The JAAC wishes to thank its administrative contacts for continuing to provide essential leadership to this process as well as assisting us in meeting our objectives. The JAAC hopes to continue to provide valuable information and resources for municipalities as they continue complying with the AODA. Respectfully submitted by: LeeAnn Cayer Chairperson JAAC Donna L. Herrington The Herrington Group Ltd Consultant to the JAAC Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

6 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Lincoln Arenas Funding application submitted for upgrades and accessibility improvements for Jordan Arena and Beamsville Arenas Consultant hired for Jordan Arena project FADS design standard provided to be incorporate into the project Libraries Funding application submitted for major renovation to Fleming Branch accessibility improvements to be included in design Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Municipal Office Redesign of front entrance complete. Accessibility recommendations included New Town Website under development W3C Access Initiative Design Standard components to be included in redesign Parks New accessible play structures to be installed at Charles Daly Park anticipated completion September 2009 Nothing new to report Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

7 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Township of West Lincoln Arena Smithville Arena New signage to be installed by December 2009 Changes to drinking fountains and telephones to be completed by December 2009 Funding application submitted for washroom renovations Recommendations relating to automatic door openers and items not successful in grant application will be included in budgeting process Community Centres (Abington, Caistor, Silverdale, Wellandport) Abington Community Centre New signage to be installed by December 2009 New colour contrasting strips installed at stair nosing Washroom recommendations completed new grab bars, toilet paper dispenser repositioned, coat hook installed, lever faucet handles installed, mirror repositioned Kitchen signage improved Automatic doors, assistive listening device and washroom retrofits included for all community centres in budgeting process Wellandport Community Centre Colour contrast in small meeting room improved Kitchen faucet changed to long lever and colour contrast of room has been improved Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

8 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Township of West Lincoln continued Community Centres continued Silverdale Community Centre Washroom recommendations completed signage, grab bars and repositioned soap dispenser Nothing new to report Libraries Wellandport Branch Accessibility improvement recommendations partially completed Accessibility recommendations have been included in design for new proposed library Nothing new to report Caistorville Branch New branch is accessible Smithville Branch Library forms and policies now available on website Municipal Offices Purchasing, Outside Contractor and Tendering Policies currently under review Recommended washroom alternations to be completed by December 2009 Investigating installation of assistive listening device in Council Chambers New Town Website under development W3C Access Initiative Design Standard components to be included in redesign Investigating alternate voting method in preparation for upcoming elections Parks Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

9 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Pelham Arenas Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Libraries Fonthill Branch New curb ramp installed in parking lot; parking space widened Funding received to conduct extensive renovations to front entrance. Anticipated completion October 2009 Lever door handles installed New Fire Plan drafted; signage upgraded Funding being sought for automatic faucets in washrooms, automatic doors at entrance, new accessible drop box and upgrade to alarm system in order to install visual alarms One 21" monitor, one large print keyboard at accessible station Nothing new to report Mapleacre Branch Active planning underway for new branch in Fenwick Large print keyboard installed at computer station Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

10 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Pelham continued Municipal Office Lowered service counters installed and colour contrast has been improved on the first floor Parks $377,000 received to upgrade parks and to install accessible play structures New accessible parking spaces created at Fenwick Centennial Park and at Marlene Stewart Streit Park New signage installed at Fenwick Centennial Park, Bradshaw Park, Harold Black Park, Hillcrest Park, Hurleston Park, Meadowvale Street Park, Pelham Corners Park, Peace Park, A new sign has been installed and paved paths have been widened and extended to play structure at Woodstream Park Renovations planned for second floor Nothing new to report Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

11 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for City of Thorold Arenas Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Community Centres Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Libraries Thorold Main Branch Fire Safety Plan has been updated to reflect needs of people with disabilities Book Drop has been modified as per recommendations Website has been updated Signage has been updated Port Robinson Branch Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Municipal Office Scent-Free Policy adopted Nothing new to report Pools New Community Pool currently under development Nothing new to report Parks Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

12 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Niagara-onthe-Lake Arenas Twin Arenas Funding received to retrofit entrance and Parks and Recreation Office according to FADS. Anticipated completion Fall 2009 New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Courthouse Market Room is now leased to outside party. Will be informed of commitment to FADS and audit recommendations New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Libraries Main Branch New parking space installed New automatic door installed at front entrance Warning strip installed on front door Queenston Library Branch Warning strips and warning surface installed on stairs Colour contrast improved in basement washrooms New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Lions Pool Colour contrast improved Washroom recommendations completed Staff received accessible customer service training New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

13 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Niagara-onthe-Lake continued Municipal Pool Adopted Accessible Customer Service Policy New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Municipal Offices Warning strips, warning surface and handrail extensions installed on stairs New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Investigating the installation of an assistive listening device in Council Chambers Investigating alternate voting method in preparation for upcoming elections Virgil Arena Park Additional paved pathway being installed as recommended. Anticipated completion Fall 2009 New Senior Staff Committee in place to address access issues Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

14 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Grimsby Community Centres (Pumphouse, Seniors Centre) Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Library Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Municipal Office New Town Website completed. W3C Access Initiative Design Standard component have been included Town documents, reports are available on website Town Hall renovations currently in progress. Design is compliant with FADS Town using Vote by Mail alternate voting method Museum New ramp installed according to recommendations Automatic door opener installed at front entrance Nothing new to report Nothing new to report Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

15 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Progress Report continued Municipality Facility Complete In Development for Town of Grimsby continued Parks (Centennial Park, Coronation Park, Lions Pool Park, Nelles Park, Murray Street Park, Pumphouse Park) New signage installed New accessible parking space installed at Pumphouse Park Nothing new to report Lions Pool Nothing new to report A large-scale renovation is planned for the facility. New design will incorporate FADS Accessibility Plan Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby The Herrington Group Ltd September 30,

16 Appendix A The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (Includes the Municipalities of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Grimsby) Membership List 2009 Ms. LeeAnn Cayer, Chairperson Represents City of Thorold Ms. Karen Lemieux Represents Town of Grimsby Ms. Sharon Cook Represents Town of Pelham Mr. Roy McCready Represents Township of West Lincoln Ms. Connie Groves Represents Town of Lincoln Ms. Joyce Harrison Represents Town of Lincoln Ms. Joey Hewitt Represents Town of Pelham Ms. Rita Pillitteri Represents Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake *resigned May 2009 Staff Support: Ms. Donna Herrington, Consultant The Herrington Group Mr. Ron Hewitt Represents Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ms. Carolyn Langley, Clerk Township of West Lincoln and Appointed JAAC Administrative Contact 16

17 Appendix B Submitted Feedback on Draft AODA Standards AODA Draft Employment Standard Feedback Form Completed by: Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby Contact: Donna Herrington, The Herrington Group Ltd Consultant to the JAAC jaac@cogeco.ca 1. How will the proposed standard help to improve accessibility for people with disabilities? It leaves room for customized approach with the employee Employee is a key player in access planning/accommodation planning Training builds on accessible customer service training requirements providing cohesiveness between Standards 2. What do you like or dislike about the proposed standard? Customized approach ensures employee is actively involved in process The relationship between the Standard and the Ontario Human Rights Code accommodation requirements is unclear Classes need to be redefined it is possible employers will refuse to hire so that they can avoid entering another Standard Class and the related requirement Outlines how to create an Accommodation Plan important for employers not previously exposed to this issue We dislike the lack of stated timeline for addressing policy issues every now and then is not specific enough Larger organizations are given less time to comply which may not be realistic 17

18 3. Is the proposed standard clear and understandable? See comments above about Standard relationship to OHRC 4. What are your views about the scope and application of the proposed standard? See comments above about class definitions 5. What will be some of the potential positive or negative effects on your organization? Only concern is the need to access consistent tools to ensure effective compliance 6. Are the requirements of the proposed standard appropriate in terms of scope, application, technical feasibility and timelines for implementation? Please see above comments regarding timelines 18

19 Public Review of the SDC s initial Proposed Accessibility Standard for Information and Communications Ministry of Community and Social Services Accessibility Directorate of Ontario 1. Effectiveness Will the SDC's Proposed Standard help to achieve purpose and intent of the AODA by improving accessibility for people with disabilities? Yes: X No: Please explain why or why not: In principle this Standard could improve accessibility to persons with disabilities, particularly those who often encounter informational/communication barriers, persons with sensory disabilities for example However, not all subject to the Standard have the technical or skilled human resources to implement requirements of the Standard. Standard effectiveness should be judged by outcomes not by requirements. We should be acquiring those technologies that will actually be used by people in our communities The Standard is not achievable based on the cost of stated requirements. Projected costs account for, at minimum, 10% of our annual operating budget in a short time span. This is impossible and unrealistic given the current economic environment 2. Support What is your overall level of support for the SDC's Proposed Standard as written? (Please indicate a number from 1-10, with 10 reflecting the highest level of support and 1 reflecting the lowest level of support) 5 19

20 A. Are there any sections in the Proposed Standard that you particularly support and why? Section 2 builds on existing Standards (policy); continues to raise awareness and knowledge capacity (training); and addresses some essential knowledge needs (emergency, public safety and health and safety information) Focus on plain language increases accessibility on a broader scale. Plain language also addresses literacy and English-as-a-Second-Language issues Changes to web-based information with the creation of new websites as updating is occurring can be planned for B. Are there any sections in the Proposed Standard that you particularly have concerns with and why. Please provide suggestions for improvement. Capacity to comply projected costs stated by KPMG account for approximately 10% of our municipal operating budget. Related costs are onerous and impossible for smaller municipalities to absorb. Onerous costs detract from desired end result of increasing accessibility for citizens with disabilities Suggested changes appear too prescriptive. Not all required formats are used by the citizens in our communities. We should be finding acceptable alternatives and alternate formats and technologies that may be more satisfactory to the consumer (directly meets their needs) and more cost effective Section 3 - IT-based information requirements may be beyond our control as we purchase software and do not create our own. Our ability to comply will be effected by the availability of compliant products from software manufacturers Section 6 Provision of alternate formats of library materials we are concerned with potential copyright infringements. Also, concerned with ability to provide adequate storage of alternate format materials Section 7 Municipal Candidate Requirements ability to comply with Standard requirements may be limited due to spending limitations set out in Elections Act We may not be able to afford some technologies (e.g. CART) We are subject to supply and demand. American Sign Language interpreters are extremely difficult to contract in our Region. 20

21 C. Are there any missing elements that should be added to improve the Proposed Standard? Please provide suggestions Incremental timelines for different components Establish criteria to determine how to find acceptable alternatives. Outlining this criteria meets the need for flexibility in interpretation but ensures focus remains on meeting needs of end-user/consumer 3. Clarity Is the SDC's Proposed Standard clear and understandable including intent, meaning of the clauses, requirements and proposed definitions? Grouping internal/employee access needs and public access needs causes confusion in interpreting the Standard and understanding requirements If not, what specific suggestions would you make to improve clarity, support understanding and avoid uncertainty? 4. Scope & Application Section 1 of the SDC's Proposed Standard sets out the broad scope and application of the SDC's Proposed Standard. Do you support the scope and application of Section 1? It is unclear how changing Business Environment Systems will impact accessibility for citizens with disabilities. Would it not be more effective to flag individuals in existing systems so that accommodations and alternate formats can be provided directly? In terms of staff, this requirement is a responsibility of employee accommodation Is the grouping of organizations into small, medium, and large appropriate? Please explain why or why not, and include any suggestions for improvement. Groupings are not problematic; timelines for each of these groups is a problem. It is unrealistic to request a small municipality to comply with the standard by

22 Is the proposed definition and categorization of information and communications appropriate? Please explain why or why not and include any suggestions for improvement. Perhaps place definitions at the beginning of applicable Sections. This may ensure consistent interpretation of the Standard and requirements Are the timelines for implementation achievable? Please explain why or why not and include any suggestions to phase in requirements in order to achieve the vision of accessibility by See comments above 5. Benefits/Costs Please describe some of the potential positive effects of the SDC's Proposed Standard on you or your organization. Some formats (large print, plain language) are relatively easy to implement and will positively impact all citizens; not just those with disabilities (i.e. literacy, language) and should be a consistent element within all BES Please describe some of the potential negative effects of the SDC's Proposed Standard on you or your organization. Cost to implement (without incremental timelines) is a burden 6. Feasibility Are the requirements of the SDC`s Proposed Standard appropriate in terms of the feasibility of implementation? No costs as stated above but also availability of external resources may prevent our ability to comply (i.e. availability of ASL interpreters) 22

23 What suggestions, if any, do you have to make the requirements more practical for you or your organization? 7. Additional Comments Do you have any additional comments or suggestions that have not already been covered in the preceding questions? We understand and support the need to provide accessibility to citizens. However, we should be trying to achieve maximum value in all expenditures so that investments in accessibility directly meet the needs of the end-user, the consumer. 23

24 Customer Service Standard - Law required by Jan. 1, 2012 **Class 1 (Specific items relate to municipalities) required by Jan. 1, 2012 Class 2 Jan. 1, 2010 Class 3 Appendix C AODA Standards Development and Timelines As of September 30, 2009 Information and Communication Final Draft Submitted to Minister Draft Recommends by Dec. 31, 2013 Class 1 Final draft submitted to the Minister for consideration; pending announcement of Standard into law. Date of this Standard becoming law is unknown at this time Draft Recommends by Dec. 31, 2012 Class 2 Draft Recommends by Dec. 31, 2011 Class 3 Transportation 2 nd Draft Submitted to Minister Public review of first draft proposed standard completed June 2007 Second draft submitted to the Minister for consideration; pending announcement of Standard into law. Although expected shortly date of this Standard becoming law is unknown at this time Employment 1 st Draft Released March 2009 Public review of first draft proposed standard until May 22, 2009 Comments submitted to Standard Development Committee Classes for compliance determined by number of employees: Private sector- up to 49 Private sector Private sector 200 or more Public Sector 1-49 Public 50 or more Built Environment 1 st Draft Released July 2009 Public review of first draft proposed standard until October 16,

25 Class 1- Private Sector or non-profit with 1-19 employees Class 2- Private sector or non-profit with at least 20 employees Class 3- Public sector organizations with at least 1 employee **Note: This class designation (taken from the Customer Service Standard) does not apply for all standards. Different standards will have different class designations A group of organizations within class 1 were selected by the Information and Communication SDC for which there are requirements that other organizations within this class do not have. This group is described as doctors, lawyers, organizations providing financial services and organizations providing counselling services In the proposed Employment Standard some new classes are introduced. This standard appears to have different timelines for different aspects of the standard i.e. retention, orientation, recruitment etc. 25

26 Appendix C OBC and FADS Site Plan Review Checklist Tool OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Section 1 OBC FADS /13 Access to Parking Areas A barrier-free path of travel is provided from: a) the entrance to the exterior parking area b) at least one parking level where a passenger elevator serves an indoor parking level Each designated accessible parking space: An accessible route shall be provided from each accessible parking area to an accessible entrance into the facility Is not less than 2400 mm wide Is at least 2440 mm wide Provides an access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide (where more than one space is provided, a single access aisle can serve two adjacent parking spaces) Provides an access aisle of 2440 mm wide. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide FADS Comments to Applicant Has a firm, slip-resistant and level surface (asphalt, concrete and gravel are acceptable parking surfaces) Have a firm, level and slip resistant surface. Where surfaces are paved, have access aisles clearly indicated by markings. Have a running slope of 1.5% for drainage and a maximum cross slope of 1%; 26

27 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Access to Parking Areas continued FADS Comments to Applicant Is located close to an accessible entrance as defined by Section 3 of this Checklist Each space is identified with a sign located not less than 1500 mm above ground level with the international symbol of accessibility and the words Permit Required. $300 fine Is located close to an accessible entrance Each space has an official designated disabled parking space sign developed by the Ministry of Transportation (1991), mounted vertically between mm above ground; and an international symbol of access on the pavement of the stall. Each painted symbol will be at least 1000 mm long e painted white on a background field of blue. Where the location of designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities is not obvious directional signs shall be placed along the route leading to the designated parking spaces. Signage will incorporate the symbol of access and appropriate directional arrows 27

28 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Access to Parking Areas continued FADS Comments to Applicant Curb ramp is installed where space abuts a walkway and complies with Section 2 b) of this checklist Curb ramp is installed where space abuts a walkway If an Exterior Passenger Loading Zone is provided it shall have: An access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide and 6 m long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space A curb ramp where there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist A clearance height of not less than 2750 mm at the vehicle pullup space and along the vehicle access and egress routes Have an access aisle of 2440 mm wide x 7000 mm long adjacent and parallel to the pull up space. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide A curb ramp where there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist Have a height clearance of at least 3350 mm (9 ft.) at the parking space and along the vehicle access and egress routes 28

29 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC FADS Comments to Applicant Access to Parking Areas continued If Parallel Parking Spaces are provided they shall: Be at least 2600 mm wide x 7400 mm long Have an access aisle not less than 1500 mm wide and 6 m long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space Number of parking spaces required: 1 for every 100 Be at least 3900 mm wide x 5400 mm long Have an access aisle not less than 2440 mm wide. Where technically infeasible, aisle can be reduced to 2000 mm wide Number of spaces required: accessible accessible accessible accessible accessible accessible accessible accessible accessible % of total Other Requirements: If direct access is provided for pedestrians from an enclosed parking garage to the facility, at least one direct entrance from the parking garage to the facility must be accessible 29

30 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC FADS Comments to Applicant Section 2 OBC FADS 4.1.2/3/4 2a) Exterior Walks A barrier-free path of travel should have: A means of a continuous plane not interrupted by steps or abrupt changes in level A stable, firm and slip resistant surface An uninterrupted width of not less than 1100 mm and a gradient not exceeding 1:20 A ramp installed where the gradient of the path is more than 1:20. The ramp has a running slope of not more than 1:20 Paths shall have a running slope not more than 1:25 Stable, firm, slip resistant and glare free Minimum clear width shall be 1220 mm wide. Optimal clear width shall be 1830 mm wide. A ramp installed where running slope is more than 1:25 30

31 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Barrier Free Path of Travel continued FADS Comments to Applicant A total full width of walkway space that is free of obstructions and has a minimum height of 1980 mm. A level area adjacent to the entrance doorway conforming with Section 3 of this Checklist A curb ramp where a difference in elevation between levels in a walkway is not more than 200 mm which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist No opening that will permit the passage of a sphere no more than 13 mm in diameter Any elongated openings oriented approximately perpendicular to the direction of travel Minimum headroom shall be 2100 mm A level area complying with Section 3 of this Checklist A curb ramp where a difference in elevation between levels in a walkway is not more than 200 mm which conforms with Section 2b) of this Checklist No opening that will permit the passage of a sphere no more than 13 mm in diameter Any elongated openings oriented approximately perpendicular to the direction of travel 31

32 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Barrier-free path of travel continued: FADS Comments to Applicant Every path of travel less than 1600 mm wide has an unobstructed space /pad not less than 1600 mm wide x 1600 mm long. These spaces/pads are located not more than 30 m apart. A ramp, or other platform elevating device where there exists a change in elevation Every path of travel less than 1830 mm wide has an unobstructed space /pad not less than 1830 mm wide x 1830 mm long. These spaces/pads are located not more than 30 m apart. A ramp, or other platform elevating device where there exists a change in elevation 32

33 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC FADS Comments to Applicant Section 2 OBC FADS b) Curb Ramps Curb ramps will have slopes as follows: mm rise 1:10-1:12 slope less than 75 mm rise 1:8-1:10 slope Has a width of not less than 1200 mm exclusive of flared sides Has an entire surface which: Is slip resistant Has a detectable warning surface that is colour and texture contrasted with the adjacent surfaces Provides a smooth transition from ramp to adjacent surfaces Has flared sides with a slope not more than 1:10 where pedestrians are likely to walk across them Curb ramps will have slopes as follows: 75mm rise 1:8-1:10 slope 150 mm rise 1:10-1:12 slope The minimum width of curb ramps, exclusive of flared sides, shall be 1220 mm Has an entire surface which: Is slip resistant Has a detectable warning surface that is colour- and texture-contrasted with the adjacent surfaces Provides a smooth transition from ramp to adjacent surfaces Has flared sides with a slope not more than 1:10 where pedestrians are likely to walk across them 33

34 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Curb Ramps continued FADS Comments to Applicant Not located where will flow into traffic or be blocked by parked cars Has a maximum horizontal length 2 metres/2000 mm OBC FADS c) Ramps Has a maximum gradient of 1:12 If ramp length is more than 9 m; maximum slope is 1:20 Ramp has a minimum width of 900 mm Not located where will flow into traffic or be blocked by parked cars Has a maximum horizontal length 2 metres/2000 mm The running slope shall be between 1:20 and 1:24.9 and the maximum horizontal length between landings shall not exceed 9 m In retrofit situations where it is technically infeasible to provide a ramp with a running slope between 1:20 and 1:24.9, a running slope not steeper than 1:12 may be used, and the maximum horizontal length between landings shall not exceed 9 m Ramp has a minimum width of 950 mm 34

35 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Ramps continued FADS Comments to Applicant Has an area of at least 1670 mm x 1670 mm at the top and bottom and where a door is located or at intervals not more than 9 m along its length Ramps shall have level landings at the top and bottom of each run and also where the ramp changes direction: Landings shall have a minimum size not less than 2440 x 2440 mm if located at the top or bottom of a ramp or if served by a doorway. In a retrofit situation where creating a suitably sized landing is technically infeasible, the required landing size may be reduced to 1525 x 1525 mm. Where an intermediate landing at the switch back of a U- shaped ramp (Refer to Figure ), have a length not less than 1650 mm and a width not less than 2440 mm. In a retrofit situation where creating a suitably sized landing is technically infeasible, the required landing length may be reduced to 1525 mm. The width may be reduced to 2120 mm 35

36 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Ramps continued FADS Comments to Applicant Landings continued: Where an intermediate landing at the corner of an L-shaped ramp or at a straight ramp have a length and/or width not less than 1525 mm Ramp is built to avoid water accumulation Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces 36

37 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC OBC & OBC FADS 4.1.6/9 Section 3 Entrances- FADS Comments to Applicant The number of barrier-free pedestrian entrances provided conform with the following: 1 if the building has 1-3 total entrances 2 if the building has more than 3-5 total entrances Not less than 50% - if the building has more than 5 entrances Each door within a barrier-free path of travel has a clear width of not less than 850 mm when open The entrance is accessed via an accessible route from the sidewalk or roadway and parking area Access to the accessible entrance does not require individuals to pass behind parked cars The accessible entrance is the principle entrance The number of barrier-free pedestrian entrances provided conform with the following: 1 if the building has 1-3 total entrances 2 if the building has more than 3-5 total entrances Not less than 50% - if the building has more than 5 entrances Minimum clear width of doors shall be 950 mm The entrance is accessed via an accessible route Access to the accessible entrance does not require individuals to pass behind parked cars The accessible entrance is the principle entrance 37

38 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC OBC & OBC FADS 4.1.6/9 Section 3 - Entrances FADS Comments to Applicant The accessible entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener where the building is: A hotel A building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy A buildings in Group A, D or E major occupancy and having more than 300 m² in building area A door in a barrier-free path of travel consisting of a sheet of glass shall be marked with a continuous opaque strip that: Shall be colour and brightness contrasted to the background of the door Shall be at least 50 mm wide Shall be located across the width of the door between mm high May incorporate a logo or symbol The accessible entrance is equipped with an automatic door opener where the building is: A building of Group B, Division 2 or 3 major occupancy A buildings in Group A, D or E major occupancy and having more than 300 m² in building area Fully-glazed sidelights at exterior entrances or vestibules, as well as fully-glazed screens, shall be clearly identified with a horizontal row of decals, or a continuous stripe, minimum 50 mm wide and of highly contrasting colour, mounted with its centre line between 1475 mm-1525 mm from the floor or ground. A second row of decals, or a continuous stripe, a minimum 50 mm wide and of highly contrasting colour shall be provided, mounted with its centreline between 1170 mm-1220 mm above the floor or ground 38

39 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC FADS Comments to Applicant OBC & OBC FADS 4.1.6/9 Section 3 - Entrances Vestibules located in a barrier-free path of travel shall have a minimum distance of 1200 mm between the doors Controls for power door operators shall: Have no face dimension less than 100 mm Have its centre located no less than 1000 mm and no more than 1100 high Be located not less than 600 mm beyond the door swing where the door opens towards the control The minimum space between two hinged or pivoted doors in series shall be 1370 mm, plus the width of any door swinging into the space Controls for automatic doors shall: where manually operated shall have controls that are clearly visible which are at least 150 mm in diameter, located in front and clear of the door swing be mounted no higher than 1200 mm from the floor 39

40 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC FADS Comments to Applicant Section 4 Other Requirements - Landscaping, Street Furniture Where variations in grading immediately adjacent to pedestrian walks are potentially hazardous (particularly to persons who are visually impaired), the hazardous edges of the walk shall incorporate clearly defined, canedetectable curbs at least 100 mm high Shrubs with thorns and sharp edges shall be planted at least 915 mm away from accessible pathways and seating areas Garbage cans, light standards, benches and other potential obstructions shall be located adjacent to pathways and shall: shall be close to a public entrance but shall not reduce the required width of an access route be cane-detectable be located to one side of the normal path of pedestrian travel openings shall be no higher than 1060 mm 40

41 OBC Requirement FADS Requirement OBC Other Requirements continued Street furniture: shall not create an obstruction to other accessed elements (i.e. automatic door opener controls) shall incorporate strong colour contrast to differentiate it from the surrounding area FADS Comments to Applicant 41