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Township of Brock Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, 2022-2026
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The Corporation of
Township of Brock
In the Regional Municipality of Durham
2022-2026 Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan
This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-432-2355.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 4
Corporate Mission Statement .......................................................................................... 4
Accessibility Statement ................................................................................................... 4
About the Township of Brock .......................................................................................... 4
Geography & Land Use Planning ................................................................................ 5
Demographics ............................................................................................................. 5
Legislative Background ................................................................................................... 6
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (O.D.A.) ............................................................. 6
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, S.O. 2005, C.11 (A.O.D.A.) ............... 6
Accessibility Standards ................................................................................................ 6
Accessible Customer Service Standard ................................................................... 6
Integrated Accessibility Standard ............................................................................. 6
Accessibility Advisory Committee .................................................................................... 8
A.O.D.A. Progress to Date .............................................................................................. 9
Customer Service Requirements ................................................................................. 9
General Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Information and Communication Standards Requirements ....................................... 11
Employment Standards Requirements ...................................................................... 12
Transportation Standards Requirements ................................................................... 13
Design of Public Spaces Requirements ..................................................................... 13
Maintenance of Accessible Elements ........................................................................ 14
Compliance ................................................................................................................ 15
Accessibility Achievements 2017-2021 ......................................................................... 16
Accessible Election Planning ........................................................................................ 19
Background ............................................................................................................... 19
Election Report .......................................................................................................... 19
Overview ................................................................................................................ 19
Potential Barriers .................................................................................................... 19
Removal/Prevention of Barriers ............................................................................. 19
Voting Assistance ................................................................................................... 20
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Action Plan .................................................................................................................... 22
A.O.D.A Legislation ................................................................................................... 22
Infrastructure ............................................................................................................. 22
Review and Monitoring .................................................................................................. 24
Communication ............................................................................................................. 24
Let Us Know What You Think ....................................................................................... 24
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Executive Summary
The Township of Brock is dedicated to promoting barrier-free services and environment
for employees, citizens, and everyone else who lives, works, visits, or invests in Brock.
With the Township of Brock Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2026, the Township
outlines the initiatives in regard to accessibility the Township intends to achieve to
ensure its compliance with the Province's accessibility legislation. Additionally, the plan
establishes projects for the next five (5) years.
The five (5) accessibility standards as set out by the Provincial Government specify
rules and deadlines for government, businesses, non-profits and public sector
organizations to follow. This Plan will outline the Township's compliance to date with
respect to the accessibility legislation and how the municipality will continue working
towards the removal of barriers for all residents by building upon the previous Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan and outlining new priorities.
Corporate Mission Statement
The Township of Brock's Corporate Mission Statement as contained in the Corporate
Strategic Plan states:
- "Through innovation and excellence in service delivery, the Township of Brock
will provide municipal programs and services that continue to support a healthy
and vibrant community."
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Brock adopted the following Strategic
Priorities on July 27, 2020;
1. Generate Improved Value for Money (taxes)
2. Sustainable Human Resources (Staffing) model
3. Rationalized Asset Management & Facilities Model
4. Timely & Accountable Customer Services Response and Reporting to Public &
Council
Accessibility Statement
The Township of Brock's Accessibility Statement states:
- "To promote, encourage, and provide an accessible community which ensures
equality for all in the Township of Brock."
About the Township of Brock
The Township of Brock is located on the east shore of Lake Simcoe approximately
1.5 hours northeast of Toronto, and is one of eight municipalities within the Region of
Durham. The municipality represents three distinct urban areas, numerous hamlets, and
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beautiful countryside. While agriculture is our largest employer, a full range of
commercial and industrial businesses are located within the urban areas of Beaverton,
Cannington, and Sunderland.
Brock Township's location on Lake Simcoe and the Trent-Severn Waterway make it a
popular destination for tourists - both summer and winter. The municipality was named
for General Sir Isaac Brock, a young soldier who was shot by the Americans as he led
his soldiers into battle attempting to prevent the Americans from establishing a landing
at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812.
The municipality was created as a result of the proclamation of the Regional
Municipality of Durham Act, S.O. 1973 and consists of the former Townships of Brock
and Thorah, the Village of Beaverton, the Village of Cannington, and the dissolution of
the Police Village of Sunderland. The Township's coat of arms was designed and
formally adopted on November 28th, 1988.
Geography & Land Use Planning
While the Township's geography offers an appealing lifestyle to many, it can also pose
considerable barriers to residents and visitors with disabilities. The mobility for Brock's
residents, especially persons with disabilities, is affected due to the distance between
the three urban centres combined with a lack of frequent public transportation.
Throughout 2022 - 2023 the Township of Brock will be continuing with the Official Plan
Review. The Official Plan Review study is being conducted in seven (7) strategic
modules to ensure key themes are communicated and consulted upon appropriately.
Each of the seven modules, and all policy recommendations resulting from the study will
be created through the lens of complete communities, which include ecological
sustainability, inclusiveness, diversity and accessibility.
Demographics
According to Statistics Canada 2016, Brock's population is 11,642. Of these residents
2,410 are over the age of 65, which represents approximately 20.7% of Brock's
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population. As Brock's population continues to grow and age, the prevalence of
disabilities increases due to deteriorating health and other factors. Proactively
identifying and removing barriers will help us prepare for the future. It is anticipated that
this number will increase as the population in North Durham grows.
Legislative Background
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (O.D.A.)
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act (O.D.A.), was enacted in 2001 to improve
opportunities and access for persons with disabilities. This Act applies to all provincial
and municipal governments, school boards, colleges and universities, and hospitals.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, S.O. 2005, C.11
(A.O.D.A.)
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.) was enacted in 2005 and
is a law intended to set out a process for developing and enforcing accessibility
standards. The overall goal of the A.O.D.A. is to provide for the development of
minimum standards to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities by January 1,
2025.
Accessibility Standards
In order to achieve this vision, the Government has issued a set of five (5) accessibility
standards. These are requirements for business and organizations to follow in order to
identify, remove and prevent barriers so that people with disabilities have more
opportunities to participate in every day life. The accessibility standards are customer
service, communication and information, employment, transportation, and design of
public spaces.
Accessible Customer Service Standard
The Accessible Customer Service Standard came into force in 2008. The goal is to
provide assistance to the public/private sector in the delivery of service to persons with
disabilities to assist these individuals to access goods, services, and facilities.
Integrated Accessibility Standard
The next three (3) standards, which also includes a General Requirement component,
have been combined into the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation (I.A.S.R.)
which came into effect in 2011.
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General Requirements
The General Requirement component of the I.A.S.R. focuses on the establishment of
accessibility policies, plans, the procurement of goods and services, self-service kiosks,
and training requirements.
Information and Communication Standards
The Communication and Information Standard was developed to assist organizations in
making their information accessible to persons with disabilities. It addresses accessible
formats, communication supports, and websites.
Employment Standard
The Employment Standard was designed to ensure businesses and organizations make
accessibility a regular part of all aspects of an employment cycle, from recruiting, to
hiring, to supporting employees.
Transportation Standard
The Transportation Standard was developed to make it easier for everyone in the
Province to travel.
Design of Public Spaces Standard
The Design of Public Spaces Standard came into force in 2013. The standard was
designed to help organizations make new and redeveloped public spaces and buildings
accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
The regulations require the Township of Brock to
have an Accessibility Advisory Committee to
advise Council on the preparation of accessibility
plans and the achievement of actions outlined
within the plan. The majority of members must be
persons with a disability.
The members of the Brock Accessibility Advisory
Committee (B.A.A.C.) sit for a term concurrent
with that of the elected Council. The main
activities of the Committee include:
- advise the Township of Brock Council about the requirements and
implementation of accessibility standards, the preparation of accessibility reports
and such other matters for which the Council may seek its advice; and,
- perform all other functions that are specified in the regulations.
During the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2017-2021, B.A.A.C. has:
- Reviewed the 2017-2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan in detail and
recommended items to be added to the plan;
- Assisted with the development of the annual status reports;
- Provided feedback on accessible parking spaces in Beaverton;
- Consulted on the Sidewalk Master Plan Report;
- Presented annual Township of Brock Accessibility Awards and nominated
organizations for the Durham Region Accessibility Awards;
- Created an Accessibility Awareness Board to be displayed at community events;
- Held two (2) accessibility challenges - one for students at Brock High School and
the second for the Mayor and Members of Council;
- Had public presence to increase accessibility awareness community events;
- Participated in joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings with the
Townships of Scugog and Uxbridge;
- Hosted a presentation for community organizations on tips to improve website
accessibility;
- Reviewed the services changes and social equity priorities for Durham Region
Transit;
- Shared information on accessible website and community events with the
Tourism Advisory can Economic Development Advisory Committees;
- Reviewed and suggested edits to the B.A.A.C. Terms of Reference for the 2022-
2025 term of Council.
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A.O.D.A. Progress to Date
Customer Service Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Establishment of Customer
Service Policies &
Procedures
The Township of Brock Customer Service Policy outlines how the Township of Brock will
provide accessible customer service with respect to goods, services and facilities. It
outlines the customer service requirements of the legislation.
Use of Service Animals and
Support Persons
The Township of Brock Customer Service Policy provides guidelines with respect to the
use of service animals and support persons for persons with disabilities when accessing
Township of Brock goods, services or facilities.
Notice of Temporary
Disruptions
The Township of Brock Customer Service Policy outlines how the Township of Brock will
provide notice of temporary disruptions if there is a temporary disruption in facilities or
with respect to services.
The Clerk's Department will provide emergency information in accessible formats upon
request. This requirement relies on the use of the Alternate Formats Policy which is
available on the Township of Brock's website. www.townshipofbrock.ca/en/municipal-
office/resources/Policies/Alternate-Formats-Policy-Updated-Sept-2018.pdf
Customer Service Training
A Customer Service Training Program was developed and provided to all staff and
volunteers. The Customer Service Training has now been incorporated into the I.A.S.R.
& Ontario Human Rights Code Training.
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General Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Establishment of Policies &
Procedures
The Township of Brock Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy outlines how the
Township will meet its accessibility requirements under the I.A.S.R. The policy was
approved by Council in 2013 and was updated in 2016. The policy is available on the
Township's website.
Please note: Additional policies to address specific requirements under the I.A.S.R.
have been developed.
Accessibility Plans
The Township of Brock Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2026 was developed and
approved by Council, following consultation with the B.A.A.C. and persons with
disabilities. Annual Status Reports are completed yearly and are available on the
Township's website.
Please note: A new plan will be developed every five (5) years.
Procuring or Acquiring
Goods, Services, or Facilities
The Township of Brock's Procurement by-law was amended in 2014 to incorporate that
accessibility design, criteria, and features be considered when procuring or acquiring
goods, services, or facilities.
Training
A training program on the requirements of the accessibility standards included in the
I.A.S.R. and Ontario Human Rights Code was developed and presented to all full time
and part time staff, volunteer firefighters, members of Council, and volunteers appointed
to all Township boards of management and committees. The content of training was
appropriate to the duties of the employee/volunteer.
Please note: All new staff and volunteers will receive the training.
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Information and Communication Standards Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Feedback
A request for feedback process and form was developed for receiving and responding to
feedback to ensure the process is accessible to persons with disabilities. The form and
process is available on the Township website and in the Clerk's Department. All
feedback request forms will be responded to within 30 days by the CAO & Municipal
Clerk should a response be requested.
Accessible Formats and
Communication Supports
The Township of Brock Alternate Formats Policy outlines how the Township will
provide/arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for
persons with disabilities in a timely manner. The policy was adopted by Council on
September 22, 2014.
All Township of Brock documents include the Alternate Formats Clause: "This
document is available in alternate format upon request. Please contact the Clerk's
Department at 705-432-2355."
A Request for Documents in an alternate format form is available on the Township
website and in the Clerk's department.
Emergency Procedure,
Plans and Public Safety
Information
The Township of Brock includes notification of the availability of accessible
formats/supports to the public with respect to emergency procedures, plan, and public
safety information by including the "Alternate Formats Clause."
Accessible Website
The new Township of Brock website confirms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA (2021). Staff
continue to check the accessibility of all documents uploaded to the website.
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Employment Standards Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Recruitment, Assessment
or Selection Process
Township of Brock job postings include a notice about the availability of accommodation for
applicants with disabilities. When arrangements for an interview are being made, staff
advise potential applications about the availability of accommodations.
Notice to successful
applicants
Successful applicants are notified in the offer letter of the policies for accommodation during
the job offer process.
Inform Employees of
Supports
Employees are notified of supports available via the accessibility training; applicants are
notified via the job posting. Job posting template has been updated to include that
"accommodations are available upon request."
Accessible Formats and
Communication Supports
for Employees
The Township of Brock I.A.S.R. Policy, Alternate Formats Policy, and Employment
Accommodation Policy address the availability of accessible formats and communication
supports for employees.
Workplace Emergency
Response Information
The Township of Brock Employment Accommodation Policy outlines a process for providing
individualized workplace emergency response information to employees who have a
disability if one is deemed necessary.
Individualized
Accommodation Plans
The Township of Brock Employment Accommodation Policy outlines the process for the
development of documented individual accommodation plans for employees with disabilities
and includes all the requirements of the legislation.
Return to Work Process
The Township of Brock Return to Work Process outlines a return to work process for its
employees who have been absent from work due to a disability and require disability-related
accommodation.
Performance Management The Township of Brock Employment Accommodation Policy states that the Township of
Brock will take into account the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities as well as
individual accommodation plans when using performance management process.
Career Development and
Advancement
The Township of Brock Employment Accommodation Policy states that when providing
career development and advancement opportunities, the Township will consider the
accessibility needs of employees with disabilities, as well as individual accommodation
plans, when providing career development and advancement to its employees with
disabilities.
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Transportation Standards Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Duties of Municipalities -
Accessible Taxicabs &
Taxicabs
By-law Number 2381-2011-PP was adopted to bring the municipality in conformity with
the current Ontario regulations and legislation with respect to accessible taxicabs, fares,
mobility aids, etc.
The other transportation standards requirements do not apply to the Township of Brock; rather they apply to the Region
of Durham. They include:
- Public Transit
o pre-boarding and on-board announcements;
o fare parity;
o service disruptions;
o hours of service;
o priority seating;
o storage of mobility aids;
o number of technical requirements on the buses; and
o updates to their specialized service.
Design of Public Spaces Requirements
Requirement
Action Taken
Meet the accessibility
requirements when
constructing and maintaining
new or redevelopment
elements of public spaces
Staff in appropriate departments have been trained on the requirements of the Design of
Public Spaces. Staff review the requirements when undertaking new construction or
redevelopment of areas for recreational trails, outdoor play spaces, exterior paths, on-
street parking and service related elements.
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Maintenance of Accessible Elements
Requirement
Action Taken
Legislative requirement for
municipality to have
procedures for preventative
and emergency maintenance
of accessible elements
Reference IASR Section
80.44
The Township of Brock is committed to ensuring that publicly owned spaces in the
municipality are properly maintained.
As part of regular operations, staff conduct inspections of all public spaces, including but
not limited to: playgrounds, sidewalks, publicly owned facilities, roads, and parks. Should
any deficiencies be noted, staff provide a report to their supervisor for remediation.
In order to support preventative and emergency remediation measures, the Township is
committed to:
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Maintaining an Asset Management Plan
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Ensuring annual budgets for repairs
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Completing inspections of public infrastructure as is legislatively required
Should an accessible element be in a state of disrepair, the public may be notified in the
following ways. Information included in the notification shall include the type of damage,
estimated time frame for repairs, alternative options and contact information for the
municipality.
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Sign posted at the location
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News post on the municipal website
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Social media post
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Email to affected user groups
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Newsletter
The municipality will endeavour to ensure access remains available and provide
alternative options if feasible.
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Compliance
Requirement
Action Taken
Accessibility Reports
The Township submitted their accessibility report to the Province in 2013, 2015, 2017,
2019, 2021 and 2023. Reports are to be submitted every two (2) years. The next report
will be submitted in 2025.
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Accessibility Achievements 2017-2021
Since the adoption of the 2017-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, a number of
milestones have been achieved. The achievements are highlighted below.
Beaverton Harbour
- Additional dockage with ramp access.
Other Infrastructure
- Additional wayfinding signage and improvements were
made to the trails.
- A self-serve computer was placed in the 1st floor of the
Municipal Administration Building in Cannington to give
residents a more accessible way to access the Township
website, and other information.
- Additional accessible portable washroom facilities have been placed in the parks
for the summer months.
- A number of sidewalks were improved.
- Two pride crosswalks and one pride stairway were installed to show the
Township's inclusivity.
- A new accessible parking spot was installed in downtown Beaverton.
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Installed touchless faucets and soap dispensers in all Municipal Administration
Building washrooms.
-
Plexi-glass was installed at each department counter within the Municipal
Administration Building to allow for safe non-contact appointments for residents
to conduct business
Playgrounds/Parks
- The Beaverton Lions Club, in conjunction with the Township, led a project to
have an accessible walking trail at the Beaverton Fairgrounds.
- Finishing touches were added to the Sunderland Lions Walking Trail.
Wilfrid Community Hall
- New front door and automatic door opener installed.
- Accessible washroom installed.
*The Township of Brock was grateful to be a recipient of an Enabling Accessibility
Grant that allowed this work at the hall to be completed.
Election
- The 2018 Municipal Election was conducted in an accessible manner. An
alternative election method, Vote by Mail, was used, which allowed voters' the
opportunity to exercise their right without having to attend a polling station
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making it more accessible not only to persons with disabilities but all eligible
electors.
- In addition, ballot return stations at accessible facilities (Beaverton-Thorah
Community Centre, Sunderland Fire Station, and the Municipal Administration
Office) were established to allow those voters' who wish to return their ballot in
the customary way the opportunity to do so.
- The 2022 Municipal Election will be conducted through the same method.
Recreation Programs
- Worked with Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth Durham to provide
support to individuals whom required one-on-one support while attending day
camp.
- Received a grant from Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund to offer
increased senior programming in the community. This allowed us to purchase
new equipment and offered Actively Aging, Pickleball and Badminton.
- Offered online recreation and day camp program registration.
- Offered online registration for on-ice public programs.
Customer Service
- New website was launched with improved and enhanced features including
online payments, online "report an issue", improved search functions, easy to
read content and the ability to subscribe to page and news updates.
- Reception desk at the front of the Municipal Administration Building was
improved to allow for social distancing and now includes an accessible counter
- Council and Committee meetings are now live streamed and there is closed
captioning available.
- Council meetings are now in the evening and Committee meetings during the
day to allow residents different opportunities to attend.
- The counter in the Clerk's Department was reconfigured and now includes an
accessible counter.
- Advisory Committee meetings were held electronically during the pandemic to
ensure committee members could safely participate.
- Through modernization funding, the Township procured new computers, new
phones, and launched a new website. The new website offers online forms and
the option to make payments online. Each of these modernization initiatives
enhances customer service and accessibility.
- Through modernization funding the Council Chambers were renovated to include
upgraded sound and IT equipment which will allow for continued virtual and
hybrid Council and Committee meetings.
- Online registration for programs was added.
- Many online forms were added to the website to allow residents to access and
pay for municipal services without having to attend the Municipal Administration
Building.
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- eSCRIBE Meeting Management software was introduced to provide one central
location for residents to access Council agendas, minutes, video recordings,
deputation requests and public comments.
Sunderland Town Hall
- New seating in the balcony was installed.
- Hall board is reviewing options for an accessible door at the facility.
Manilla Community Hall
- Accessible washroom and accessible kitchen projects were completed.
Municipal Administration Building
- Steps at the main entrance improved and second handrail installed.
Other
- Township worked with Port Perry Medical Associates, Durham Region Health
Department and Red Cross to offer vaccine clinics and testing centres locally for
residents
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Accessible Election Planning
Background
Section 12.1 (2) of the Municipal Election Act, S.O. 1996, as amended, requires the
Clerk to prepare a plan regarding the identification, removal, and prevention of barriers
that affect electors and candidates with disabilities. The plan must be made available to
the public before voting day in a regular election. The election report has been included
in the 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan which is available to the public.
Election Report
Overview
The Township of Brock will ensure that the Municipal Election is conducted in an
accessible manner and will explore alternative election methods (e.g. Vote by Mail) to
make the election accessible to all. The following summarizes the identification of
potential barriers, removal and prevention of barriers, and training undertaken by staff in
preparation of the election.
Potential Barriers
Many of the Township facilities as well as private facilities do not meet the accessibility
requirements of the A.O.D.A. This is particularly relevant given the requirements of the
Municipal Elections Act that all polling stations be made accessible to voters.
Further, the geographic area of the Township is quite large making it difficult to have
polling stations that are within a short distance to residents in Brock.
Removal/Prevention of Barriers
Given that many facilities in the Township do not meet the requirements of the
A.O.D.A., alternative election methods will be considered in an attempt to make the
election more accessible. Alternative election methods such as Vote by Mail allow
voters' to exercise their right without having to attend a polling station making it more
accessible not only to persons with disabilities but all eligible electors.
If it is decided that the election is conducted in an alternative method, ballot return
stations at accessible facilities could be established to allow those voters' who wish to
return their ballot in the customary way, the opportunity to do so. Municipal facilities that
would be suitable to act as polling stations/ballot return stations are as follows:
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- Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, Beaverton;
- Beaverton Town Hall, Beaverton;
- Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, Cannington;
- Municipal Administration Building, Cannington;
- Sunderland Town Hall, Sunderland; and
- Sunderland Memorial Arena, Sunderland.
Communications for all Township initiatives, inclusive of the election, are developed in
accordance with the Township of Brock Alternate Formats Policy and are provided in
alternate formats upon request (i.e. large print, web-based compliance, etc.)
All relevant election information will be featured on the Township website under a
callout entitled "Upcoming Municipal Election" at least six (6) months prior to the
election. In addition, the website is fully accessible and meets the WCAG 2.0 Level AA
requirements of the A.O.D.A.
Accessible election procedures will be contained within the Elections Procedure Manual
published by the Clerk on May 1st, 2022. The procedures will address the accessible
features associated with any potential election polling station. The procedures will be
posted on the website for candidates and other interested parties to review.
As per the requirements of the I.A.S.R., the Township of Brock has a process in place
for receiving feedback with respect to customer service. The process and feedback form
will be posted on the website under the election section to ensure residents can provide
feedback on the election accessibility features.
Voting Assistance
Support Persons for in-person Voting Centres
- Persons with disabilities are permitted to be accompanied by a support person
inside the polling stations. The support person may mark the ballot for the said
person or read the ballot aloud once the support person has taken a prescribed
oath. In addition, the Clerk or designated Election Officials will assist a voter in
completing their ballot if requested. In this instance, prior to entering the
designated area, the person with a disability and the Clerk or Designated
Election Official will determine the extent to which assistance was needed, which
could include marking the ballot as directed by the elector.
Service Animals
- Electors requiring service animals are permitted to have them present while in
the polling station and are permitted to accompany the elector in all areas where
public access is allowed.
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Assistive Devices
- Magnifying sheets, pads of papers, and pens will be made available to assist any
elector, is required. Persons with disabilities who have their own assistive
devices, will be permitted to use same in the polling station.
Alternative Formats
- Election information will be made available through a wide range of channels in a
diverse formats, including information made available in large print (upon
request).
Training
- All Election Officials will be required to complete the Township of Brock
Accessibility Training which covers the requirements of the A.O.D.A. with respect
to the I.A.S.R., Customer Service, and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Action Plan
A.O.D.A Legislation
The Township of Brock is committed to working toward implementing all requirements of
the A.O.D.A.
2022
- 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report
2023
- 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report; and
- Submit Provincial Accessibility Report.
2024
- 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report
2025
- 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report; and
- Submit Provincial Accessibility Report.
2026
- 2012-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Annual Status Report
Infrastructure
The Township is committed to identifying and removing barriers for persons with
disabilities. The following projects have been identified to be completed over the next
five (5) years within the 20 year capital forecast. These projects will be dependent upon
priorities and budget. A summary of the identified projects are listed below:
- King Street Park improvements
- Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre (Beaverton)
o Replace the lobby doors; and
o Upgrade the dressing room showers.
- Beaverton Town Hall
o Replace exterior stairs.
- Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (Cannington)
o Renovate the auditorium washrooms & kitchen; and
o Upgrade the dressing room showers.
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- Clair Hardy Park, Cannington
o Park entry signage/directional signage;
o New accessible pathway connections to trail/park/neighbourhood; and
o Upgrades to existing picnic shelter.
- Lake Simcoe Beaches
o Improve beach access points at various locations.
- Beaverton Harbour
o Additional dockage; and
o Public washroom upgrades.
- MacLeod Park, Cannington
o Park entry signage/directional signage;
o Accessible playground; and
o Public Washroom access improvements.
- Manilla Hall
o Replace the front ramp; and
o Parking lot improvements.
- Other infrastructure
o Replace/repair sidewalks within the urban areas
o Update Sidewalk Master Plan; and
o Install new sidewalks within the urban areas.
- Sunderland Memorial Arena
o Upgrade dressing room showers;
o Install a barrier free washroom; and
o Renovate the auditorium kitchen.
- Wilfrid Hall
o Create an accessible parking space.
- Municipal Facilities Inventory List
Township of Brock Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, 2022-2026
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Review and Monitoring
Staff will monitor the progress made on the actions contained within the plan which will
be shared and discussed with the B.A.A.C. on a regular basis. An annual status report
on the progress of measures taken to implement the Township's Multi-Year Accessibility
Plan will be presented and published on the Township's website.
The Township will develop a new accessibility plan every five (5) years, with the
understanding, as legislative requirements change, that the priorities contained within
the Plan may also change. Should changes be necessary, staff will identify same
through the annual status report.
Communication
The Plan will be posted on the Township of Brock's website and copies will be made
available at the Municipal Administration Building, and the Beaverton, Cannington and
Sunderland libraries. Upon request, communication supports and alternate formats of
the Plan are available.
Let Us Know What You Think
We welcome your feedback. Please let us know what you think with respect to the
2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan together with any accessibility concerns you
have in the Township. To request a copy of the plan in an alternate format or send to us
your comments or questions, please contact us at:
By mail:
Township of Brock
1 Cameron Street East, P.O. Box 10
Cannington, Ontario
L0E 1E0
By phone:
705-432-2355 / 1-866-223-7668
By email:
[email protected]
Online:
www.townshipofbrock.ca