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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-13-011 - Draft Accessibility Plan (2013 - 2017)Staff Report KITCHENER Community Services Department www.kitchenerca REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: January 28, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs and Services (519- 741 -2200 ext. 7687) PREPARED BY: Lolita Paroski, Inclusion Coordinator (519- 741 -2200 ext. 7226) WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: January 21, 2013 REPORT NO.: CSD -13 -011 SUBJECT: DRAFT ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (2013 -2017) RECOMMENDATION: That the draft 2013 -2017 Accessibility Plan, as attached to CSD -13 -011, be approved as the Corporation of the City of Kitchener's Accessibility Plan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191/1 (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005) requires public sector organizations to establish, implement, maintain and document a multi -year accessibility plan. The Province has indicated that the goal of the multi -year accessibility plan is to outline an organization's strategy to prevent and remove barriers and to meet its requirements under the Regulation. Previous to this Regulation, public sector organizations were required to develop annual accessibility plans. Once approved, the Accessibility Plan will serve as the shared accessibility plan for both the City of Kitchener and the City of Waterloo. The plan will guide and provide direction to staff in meeting legislative deadlines through the next five years. BACKGROUND: The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 In summary, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 mandates that municipalities: • Establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee • Prepare an Annual Accessibility Plan • Post the Accessibility Plan on their website • Provide the Accessibility Plan in an alternate format upon request The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 • Provides for the development and enforcement of standards with respect to accessibility. • The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service was the first standard to become law. 2 -1 • The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) is the integration of three standards (information and communications, employment and transportation). The IASR became law in 2011 and the requirements of the IASR are being phased in between 2011 and 2025. The City of Kitchener achieved compliance requirements for January 1, 2013. This included the establishment of accessibility policies and processes as they relate to the procurement or acquisition of goods, services, facilities and self- service kiosks (sections 3, 5, 6). Council approval of the draft Accessibility Plan (section 4) is the final requirement for January 2013. As of January 1, 2013 an additional Regulation 413/12 (Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment) was incorporated into the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. This regulation provides for accessibility standards for the design of public spaces including, slope ratios, trails, ramps, outdoor public eating areas, outdoor play spaces, exterior paths of travel, stairs, depressed curbs, rest areas, off street parking, accessible parking spaces, access aisles, signage, service counters and waiting areas. The compliance date for public sector organizations is January 1, 2016. REPORT: To achieve the Province of Ontario's goal of an accessible Ontario on or before January 1St 2025, the City of Kitchener and the City of Waterloo coordinate accessibility planning to ensure compliance with the requirements of the legislation. The draft Accessibility Plan has been prepared in order to meet the obligations of The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The plan provides an overview of the legislation and outlines the actions and associated deadlines that the corporations are required to take in meeting compliance with the regulations. To ensure that the corporations are meeting the milestone dates, staff will prepare an annual status report and provide regular updates to the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC). Should the Province introduce additions or make changes to the current legislation that significantly impact the Accessibility Plan, staff will prepare the appropriate amendments for Council's approval. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The draft Accessibility Plan supports the following directions noted in the City of Kitchener's Strategic Plan: 1. Diversity The development of policy and strategies to ensure broad access, equity and inclusion of our diverse citizens in the life of the Corporation. • To provide more training, learning and development opportunities for city staff on diversity and inclusion issues, so they can better provide services and information to all residents. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: In September 2005, Council approved the establishment of a capital budget (Corporate Accessibility Fund) for the purpose of funding the costs associated with implementing the legislation as well as to fund corporate projects that remove barriers and improve access. This fund will assist in mitigating any financial impacts related to compliance to the legislation or its associated standards. 2-2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Accessibility Plan was developed in consultation with the Grand River Accessibility Advisory Committee and with input from appropriate staff from both municipalities. As well, a focus group was conducted at the Canadian National Institute of the Blind. To allow for broad community input, staff posted the draft plan on both municipal websites for public comment. In order to assist with the successful implementation of the Plan, staff will continue to engage agencies who provide services for persons with disabilities. 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