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Accessibility Plan Policy
MUNICIPALITY OF RHINELAND
POLICY NO. 2024-70
ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 15/ 24
Last Updated: March 2020
DATE: January 10, 2024
Page: 1 of 3
TITLE: Accessibility Plan Policy
Department: All
Date of First Approval: March 25, 2020
Date Updated: December 2023
Years Applicable: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
CONTACT PERSONS
Michael Rempel
Marie Kehler
Chief Administration Officer
Accessibility Coordinator
[email protected][email protected]
204-324-5357 extension 1
204-324-5357 extension 2
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Municipality of Rhineland is committed to
ensuring equal access and participation for all people, regardless of their abilities.
We are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their
dignity and independence. We believe in inclusion. We are committed to meeting
the needs of people who face accessibility barriers by identifying, removing, and
preventing these barriers and by meeting the requirements
of The Accessibility for
Manitobans Act.
1. OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Utility
Public Works
Employment
Building Services
By- law Enforcement
Tourism
Economic
Development
Fire Protection Services
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2. ACCESSIBILITY ACHIEVEMENTS
The Municipality of Rhineland is proud of the following accessibility achievements
since 2020:
All new policies are being written and/ or updated in plain language and a
minimum of 12-point font for enhanced readability.
Assistive devices are encouraged and welcomed.
Service Animals Welcome" were placed on entry doors.
Staff are willing to meet residents' communication needs.
All job listings offer disability accommodations upon request.
Added a standalone TV monitor screen to assist with visual difficulties in the
Council Chambers
Added the Meeting Owl to assist individuals with diverse mobility, visual, and
auditory needs.
Added microphones in the Council Chambers
Added magnifying glasses at the front counter to assist residents with visual
impairment.
Added a sign at the front counter that says: "If you would like information to
be provided in an alternative format please ask. We would be happy to help"
Added flashing lights to the alarm systems in Public Arenas
All public building parking spots have handicap-accessible spots and
signages.
All accessibility standards will now be reviewed annually.
3. BARRIERS TO ACCESSIBILITY
Any temporary
barriers
that may be created
can be overcome
through
assistance from staff upon request.
4. POLICIES:
The Municipality
of Rhineland will review all programs, services and new
initiatives on an ongoing basis to ensure accessibility.
The Municipality of Rhineland will make information available in an
accessible format or provide communication support to people with
disabilities in a way that considers their needs.
Ongoing regular training for existing and new staff on accessible customer
service.
The Municipality
of Rhineland will use its website, social media pages
and post signs in the office to inform customers of its commitment to
accessibility, to let customers know when accessibility
services are not
available, and to invite feedback from residents.
We are committed to simplifying all our written policies to make them
easy to understand, by using a larger font size of at least 12 points to
make them easier to read.
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5. ACTION PLAN
Planned Accessibility Action Items for 2024-2025
Initiative/ Action
Working Timeline
Responsibility
2023
2024
2025
Appoint Accessibility Coordinator
CAO
Form accessibility
committee
Accessibility
Coordinator
Annual Review of the Accessibility
Plan
Accessibility Committee
Develop a working plan to address
existing barriers
Accessibility
Committee
Annual training for administration
staff on accessible service
Accessibility
Coordinator
Review the Accessibility
Employment Policy and update it
to ensure compliance with
standards
Accessibility Committee
and Policy Committee
Work with our website developers
to ensure any website update
continues to be accessible.
Accessibility
Coordinator
Add Braille Signage to facilities
that do not yet have it
Public Works Director
Public washrooms at the parks,
beach and museum will be
addressed for accessibility.
Public Works Director
Ensure all public buildings are
accessible, signage posted
Public Works Director
6. ONGOING PROGRESS
The Municipality of Rhineland's Accessibility committee will continuously
monitor progress on the above action items. It will also continue to review
policies and procedures to ensure accessibility compliance with the current
standard and all future standards. The Accessibility Plan will be made public
as an agenda item for a Municipal Council meeting and on the municipality' s
website,
Council may make changes to this policy upon consultation with the
accessibility committee.