Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2020-2025

Making Collingwood accessible to all. Let us know what you think!

The Town of Collingwood is committed to providing persons of all abilities consistent opportunity and access to all Town programs, services, and facilities while ensuring that policies, procedures, and practices are provided in a timely manner and address integration, independence, dignity and equal opportunity. The Collingwood Accessibility Advisory Committee has drafted a Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for the Town of Collingwood as required by the Province. This Plan needs input from the community and those that may have a disability.

Tell us what you think of the proposed Plan! Let us know of any public areas or services in Collingwood that may need our attention with respect to accessibility. Please complete the survey below or submit your comments directly to clerk@collingwood.ca. If you have great story or experience you have had that relates to accessibility while using a Town service or facility please share with us by clicking on the Stories tab below.

The five-year Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan includes goals, priorities and commitments. The Accessibility Advisory Committee is seeking input from the public to these proposed goals and key priorities identified below – please see the attached link for the complete draft Plan.

Goals:

1. Increase the visibility of accessibility and the Accessibility Advisory Committee to help integrate accessibility into the full range of Town initiatives and services.
2. Emphasize the importance of universal access for all people throughout the community (Advocacy & Awareness).

Key priorities/commitments:

Commitment 1 – Accessible Customer Service
Commitment 2 – Clear and Accessible Communications
Commitment 3 – Accessible Employment & Workplaces
Commitment 4 – Accessible Transportation Services
Commitment 5 – Enhancing Accessibility of Public Spaces
Commitment 6 – Accessible Procurement
Commitment 7 – Governance and Policies

To review the proposed Plan, please click here: Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan