We are committed to providing inclusive and accessible goods and services to everyone in Loyalist Township.
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee advises the Councils of the County of Lennox and Addington, the Township of Addington Highlands, the Town of Greater Napanee, Loyalist Township and Stone Mills Township on the preparation and implementation of multi-year accessibility plans in order to remove barriers for people with disabilities and ensure that no new barriers are created.
2023 Committee Members:
- Councillor Brian Calver
- Mayor Jim Hegadorn
- Bob Clancey
- Drew Cumpson
- Kelly McCaugherty
The roles of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee includes reviewing and advising the Councils on the following areas:
- Site plans of new and existing municipal buildings
- Major capital purchases
- Significant renovations to municipal facilities
- Leased facilities or any other facility used as a municipal building
- Goods and services provided by the municipality or agents providing services under contract with the municipality
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting agendas:
Accessibility Plan
An accessibility plan outlines what steps the organization will take to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility, meeting AODA requirements. It also outlines what steps will be taken.
The role of the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is to prepare and implement annual and multi-year accessibility plans to remove barriers for people with disabilities and to ensure no new barriers are created.
Loyalist Township has an accessibility plan and is guided by the Committee's Terms of Reference and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA).
For further information on the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee, please contact the Township Clerk at 613-386-7351 ext. 121 or by email.
Accessibility Transit
Loyalist Township is committed to providing accessible transit services to areas that are currently being serviced by traditional transit. As in keeping with this mandate, Loyalist Township is partnering with Kingston Area Taxi Commission (KATC) to provide accessible transit services to Amherstview. View the service area map.
Policies
The Accessible Customer Service Policy was approved by Council on March 23, 2009.
Accessibility Updates
The following staff reports have been provided to Loyalist Township Council:
August 14, 2023 Staff Report SR-2421
August 8, 2023 Staff Report SR-2105
2022 Post-Election Accessibility Report
The 2022 Post-Election Accessibility report serves to meet the legislative requirements under the Municipal Elections Act, Section 12.1 (3), that within 90 days after voting day, the Clerk shall prepare a report about the identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and candidates with disabilities.
Legislative and Administrative Authorities
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11
Integrated Accessibility Standards, O. Reg. 191/11
Human Rights Code, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19
Alternate formats of our documents are available upon request.
Please contact the Clerk's Division by email or 613-386-7351 ext. 171 to make a request or complete the online form.
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