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# Accessibility
We are committed to inclusivity and establishing an environment that is open and accessible to all residents. Accessibility standards inform how we approach the development of policies, programs and customer service within our community. We remaincommitted to identifying and preventing barriers and create an inclusive community in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and our Accessibility Policy.
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## Accessibility Advisory Committee
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| About the Accessibility Advisory Committee |
| The Accessibility Advisory Committee is responsible for raising community awareness surrounding persons with disabilities and provides advice and recommendations to Council on ensuring a barrier-free Caledon. The Committee focuses on the review of site plans, playgrounds and community parks, pursuant to the standards as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). |
| Join the Committee |
| Recruitment is currently closed. |
| Attend a Committee Meeting |
| Interested in attending an Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting? All Council and Committee meetings are being held through hybrid model with members of the public invited to view the meeting in-person or through the live stream available through the Council and Committee Calendar. |
| Agendas and Meeting Minutes |
| The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting agendas and minutes are available through the Council and Committee Calendar. |
| Terms of Reference |
| Interested in learning more about the Committee, review the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. |
## Accessibility Plans and Reports
#### Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
The Town's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is a five-year plan that helps to identify, remove and prevent accessibility barriers for residents, visitors and businesses. The MYAP is a road map for how the Town will build on previous accomplishments to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community and diverse population.
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| Annual Status Reports |
| The Town prepares an annual status report on the progress of measures taken to implement strategies outlined in our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. 2024 Annual Accessibility Report 2023 Annual Accessibility Report |
## Resource Centre
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| Town of Caledon Policies & Procedures |
| * Accessibility Policy * Accessible Customer Service Procedure |
| Park's, Recreation and Culture |
| * Recreation Support and Inclusion |
| Financial Assistance and Support Programs |
| * Outdoor Maintenance Assistance Program * Older Adult (65+) and Low-Income Persons with Disability Tax Subsidy Program |
| Specialized Transportation Services |
| * Caledon Community Services * Peel Region TransHelp |
| Federal and Provincial Resources |
| **Grants and Funding** Are you a local business owner or workplace? There may be funding opportunities available through the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada to assist in making your business accessible for those with disabilities. **Accessibility Standards and Resources** * Government of Canada - Accessibility Resource Centre * Accessibility in Ontario * Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities Act, 2005 * Integrated Accessibility Standards for Ontario |
| **Upcoming Events** |
| The Accessibility Advisory Committee proudly supports the following upcoming events: * **National AccessAbility Week** - May 31 - June 6, 2026. |
Alternative Formats and Assistive Devices
You can request a document in an alternative format such as large print or with ASL interpretation. The Town also have assistive listening devices in the Council Chambers available for your use.
## Have feedback?
If you have any feedback about how we could improve the delivery of our services, please contact us at [email protected].
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