Accessibility
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Commitment Statement
The Town of St. Marys is committed to enriching the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The Town recognizes that it is a long-term process, and knows that community collaboration is vital for moving towards full accessibility for person with a disability. The Town strives to remove existing barriers that limit inclusion while sustaining a community where residents are proud to be a member.
Town of St. Marys Accessibility Policy and Plan
Accessibility Committee
The St.Marys Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) recommends and advises Town Council on matters to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and to provide for involvement in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to full participation in the community.
The AAC will advise and may assist the Municipality in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Municipality for citizens of all abilities including persons with disabilities. The AAC may promote accessibility within the community to increase education and awareness.
Accessibility Committee Minutes
Resources
- Downtown Parking Map
- Government of Ontario Accessibility Laws
- Accessibility Works - Accessibility Information for Businesses
- Text 9-1-1 is a service available to you if you are part of the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing of speech impaired (DHHSI) community
If you have any questions regarding accessibility please contact the Town of St. Marys Clerk.
Barrier Identification
The Accessibility Advisory Committee would appreciate feedback from the community to ensure that barriers are identified and a plan is put in place to remove those barriers. You can help by identifying accessible barriers within municipal buildings, municipal programs and services in St. Marys. Barriers may include:
- A sidewalk without a curb ramp
- Snow removal at a specific location
- Inaccessible washroom within a municipal building
- A door way that is not wide enough in a municipal building
- A service counter that is too high in a municipal building
- Signage in a municipal building
- Municipal parking
Help make St. Marys more accessible by submitting your information online.
Compliance Report
The Town of St. Marys is responsible for filing a bi-annual Accessibility Compliance Report with the Government of Ontario. The 2019 Compliance Report is available online or by contacting the Clerk’s Department at clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.
Fully accessible versions of all above documents are available in print upon request.