{"id":33347,"date":"2023-07-27T19:28:37","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T23:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=33347"},"modified":"2023-08-03T15:45:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T19:45:23","slug":"region-calls-for-public-input-to-boost-accessibility-locally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/region-calls-for-public-input-to-boost-accessibility-locally\/","title":{"rendered":"Region calls for public input to boost accessibility locally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve experienced a barrier, the Region of York wants to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Region is currently seeking public input on their Draft 2023 to 2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. It\u2019s a document that guides how the Region and the York Regional Police meet the requirements of the Province\u2019s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act and remove barriers to programs, services and facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public comments will be accepted in the form of a survey until Monday, July 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYork Region is committed to creating welcoming and inclusive communities that value the diversity of residents and allow every person to thrive, free of barriers and without discrimination,\u201d says Stephen Maio, Senior Executive Officer, People, Equity and Culture, for the Region of York. \u201cPart of this commitment is working to make the Region more accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe plan identifies actions across five areas that impact [residents\u2019] daily lives, information and communications, employment, transportation, accessible public spaces and customer services. Developed in consultation with people with disabilities, the community and the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC), the plan builds on progress made as a result of the York Region 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year marks YRAAC\u2019s 20th<\/sup> anniversary of \u201csharing knowledge, expertise and most importantly, lived experiences, to help make Regional programs, services and facilities more accessible,\u201d says Maio, noting members have participated in more than 90 formal meetings and provided feedback on more than 250 presentations since its inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis updated York Region Multi-Year Accessibility Plan builds on the accomplishments of York Region\u2019s previous accessibility plans and activates to implement the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005,\u201d says YRAAC. \u201cIt also outlines the work ahead to help achieve the vision of creating an accessible Ontario by 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur Region is enriched by contributions from people of all abilities. We look forward to the future and a barrier-free community where everyone is included. It is our privilege to continue to advise Regional Council and York Regional Police on identifying and removing barriers, changing attitudes, and raising awareness about all abilities and the importance of access in York Region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adds Maio, \u201cEveryone has different needs, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution to accessibility. To meet the needs of all residents we must all participate in identifying, removing and preventing barriers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To participate in the survey, visit york.ca\/AccessibilityPlanning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir
Editor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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