2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Project category
Community Access & Mobility
Project state
Active
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The Town of Collingwood (“the Town”) has engaged BDO Canada LLP (“BDO”) to develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan to inform the creation of the Town’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. In collaboration with the Town, BDO will engage people with disabilities and other relevant stakeholders, and conduct research to understand the current state of accessibility in Collingwood. The insights gathered through these activities will be used to draft a Consultation Findings Report and will directly inform the development of the Town of Collingwood’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. 

In line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), which emphasizes consulting with people with dis-abilities during accessibility initiatives, this work is guided by the principle of “nothing about us without us.” Including the voices, experiences, and perspectives of people with disabilities is essential to identifying both areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement. 

The BDO Accessibility Team uses a structured and effective approach to consultations that supports meaningful engagement with people with disabilities and others involved in advancing accessibility. Through consultations with employees and members of the public, BDO will gather actionable insights that align with the Town’s requirements and strategic priorities, and will help assess areas of strength, current accessibility barriers, and opportunities for improvement. 

Engagement Sessions

The Town of Collingwood is inviting residents to help shape a more accessible community by sharing their experiences, ideas, and priorities as part of the development of the Town’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. 

Your voice can help create lasting change by helping make Collingwood more accessible for everyone. By sharing your experiences and ideas now, you are helping to build a more accessible Collingwood today and into the future. Your feedback will help ensure accessibility improvements reflect real community needs.

Survey Deadline: February 20, 2026

*This survey is also available in hard copy at Town  Hall, 97 Hurontario Street.
*This is not a scientific survey.

A disability is any impairment or functional limitation that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society. There are many types of disabilities, such as physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairments. Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or episodic. They can be apparent (visible) or non-apparent (not visible).  By this definition, which of these statements describes you? Select all that apply.
In your household, what are the ages of people with a disability or disabilities? (Check all that apply)

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) identifies six priority areas that organizations, including municipalities, that must be considered when thinking about advancing accessibility. In addition, we would like to hear about any attitudinal barriers that individuals in the Town may experience. 

Each page of this survey focuses on the six priority areas.