Rural Municipality of Rosedale Accessibility Plan — full text

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Revision Date: May 2020  ## Rural Municipality of Rosedale Accessibility Plan This document is available in a variety of accessible formats upon request such as digital, hardcopy and large print. To make a request, contact the Accessibility Coordinator.  Municipality: Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100, 282 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB ROJ 1HO 204-476-5414 www.rmrosedale.com Date of 1st Approval: December 15, 2017 Date of Updated Approval: May 8, 2020 Years Applicable: 2020-2021 ## Key Contacts Contacts: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: CAO Signature  Michelle Bongolo, Administrative Officer Monica Escanan, Administrative Officer Colleen McLaughlin, Assistant CAO Kara Sylvester, CAO (204) 476-5414 (204) 476-5431 [email protected] www.rmrosedale.com  Reeve Signature  ## Table of Contents | | Page | |----------------------------------------|--------| | PART 1: Baseline Report | | | 1. Executive Summary........... | ..3 | | 2. Statement of Commitment.... | ...4 | | 3. Overview | ....4 | | 4. Municipal Facilities and Services.. | ..4-6 | | 5. Accessibility Achievements.. | ..6 | | 6. Accessibility Barriers.. | ..7 | | 7. Policies. | ...8 | | | ..8 | 8. Actions. ## Executive Summary The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) was passed December 5, 2013 to provide a clear, proactive method to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility. Its goal is to enable the implementation of the measures, policies, practices and other requirements necessary to make significant progress towards achieving accessibility in Manitoba by 2023. This legislation requires accessibility standards to be developed over the next several years. The standards will address barriers and set out requirements in five key areas of daily living. These standards are: 1. Customer Service Standard 2. Information and communication 3. Transportation 4. Employment 5. Design of Public Spaces ## Statement of Commitment The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is pleased to submit our updated Accessibility Plan for 2020 and 2021. We are dedicated to providing its services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of all people. We are also committed to providing equal opportunity to access municipal services for all. We will attempt to identify barriers to equal accessibility and, as funding permits, remove these barriers. We plan to identify and prevent accessibility barriers in our future policies and planning. We will continue to attempt to meet the requirement of the AMA and will review and update our current plan in December 2021. ## Overview The Rural Municipality of Rosedale, situated in midwestern Manitoba just north of the #16 highway, consists 7 communities: Kelwood, Riding Mountain, Birnie, Eden, Mountain Road, Polonia and Franklin. With approximately 1,600 residents, the municipality is governed by a Reeve, 6 councillors and 3 LUD committee members. The municipality provides funding for a variety of services such as fire protection, public works, water services, parks and recreation and other general government services such as planning, economic development and tourism. ## Municipal Facilities and Services For public use: Municipal Office - Neepawa, MB: Public meetings, finances (AP, AR, Utilities, Taxes), Council meetings held once per month, open to public for general business Eden Hall - Eden, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Eden Skating Rink - Eden, MB: Hockey games, skating lessons, bonspiels and special events Eden Waste Disposal Site - Eden, MB: Accepts recyclable materials, waste and some hazardous waste Kerr Lake Campground - Mountain Road, MB: Park, campground, picnic tables and special events Birnie Hall - Birnie, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Big Valley Park - Birnie, MB: Park, campground, picnic shelter area and special events Riding Mountain Hall - Riding Mountain, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Riding Mountain Doers Hall - Riding Mountain, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Riding Mountain Curling Rink - Riding Mountain, MB: Curling, special events, social gatherings, bonspiels and fundraising events Kelwood Community Hall - Kelwood, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Kelwood Drop-in Centre - Kelwood, MB: Social gatherings, funerals, fundraising events and markets Kelwood Skating Rink - Kelwood, MB: Hockey, skating and boomball games, hockey, skating and broomball lessons, bonspiels, special events and canteen Kelwood Campground- Kelwood, MB: park and picnic area for social gatherings and special events Page 5 Kelwood Waste Disposal Site - Kelwood, MB: Accepts recyclable materials, waste and some hazardous waste ## Not for public use: Public Works Department- Eden, MB: Garage and workshop are used to house and maintain equipment for general road maintenance, clearing snow, mowing grass and utility infrastructure Eden Water Treatment Plant - Eden, MB: Treatment of quality standard water and distribution to residents Eden Fire Hall - Eden, MB: Houses fire trucks and equipment to aid in extinguishing of fires by Eden Volunteer Fire Fighters. Kelwood Water Treatment Plant - Kelwood, MB: Treatment of quality standard water and distribution to residents Kelwood Fire Hall - Kelwood, MB: Houses fire trucks and equipment to aid in extinguishing of fires by Kelwood Volunteer Fire Fighters. ## Accessibility Achievements - The Municipal office provides alternate formats of informational materials (large print, and electronic formats) - Include Accessibility Plan on the municipal website - Provide training to employees and volunteers to increase their awareness of accessibility and ability to identify barriers - Continue to inform residents and businesses about the AMA, mandated standards and compliance dates, and seek feedback to adapt the plan to meet the needs of the municipality - Continually evaluate and modify current policies to ensure compliance with accessibility standards - Bilingual services available in the Municipal Office - Post municipal updates and meeting minutes in office, newspaper and online - Kelwood Skating Rink is being constructed to meet Accessibility standards ## Accessibility Barriers The following areas are a concern for the general public within the municipality; ## 1. Physical and architectural Barriers - No ramps (or poor ramps) - No elevators or lifts in multi-story building - No auto door opener - No accessible washrooms - Indoor door handles not converted to levers ## 2. Technology - online · Not everyone has computers or internet to access information posted ## 3. Information and Communication Barriers - Print too small or too high to read - When preparing information for public, an assumption is made that anyone visually impaired can read it - Advertisement is not clear or easily understood ## 4. Attitudinal Barriers - Avoiding a person with a disability for fear of saying the wrong word or offending them - Assuming that a person with different ethnic background cannot understand ## Policies The Rural Municipality of Rosedale will review all programs, services and new initiatives to ensure accessibility. The Rural Municipality of Rosedale will make information available in an accessible format or provide communication supports to people with disabilities in a way that considers their disability. - Customer Service Accessibility Tips for Employees & Volunteers - Accessibility Informational Checklist ## Actions | Action | Deadline | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | 1. Complete and approve the 2020-2022 Accessibility Plan an submit it to the Manitoba Government | December 31, 2019 | | 2. Municipal Employees will use checklists to assess the barriers showing in municipal buildings, prioritize recommended improvements and include estimated costs in time for budget preparations annually | January 31, 2020 January 31, 2021 | | 3. Include Updated - Accessibility Plan on the municipal website | December 31, 2019 | | 4. Estimate funding required for accessibility improvement in 2020 and 20201 financial plans | March 1, 2020 March 1, 2021 | | 5. Continue to inform residents and businesses about the AMA, mandated standards and compliance dates, and seek feedback to adapt our plan to meet the needs of our municipality | Ongoing 2020-2021 | | 6. Evaluate progress and update goals for 2022 and 2023 | December 31, 2021 |