Accessibility
The County of Prince Edward is dedicated and committed to create a welcoming environment, so that all people may have equitable access to County programs, goods, services and facilities.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is provincial legislation that was enacted into law in 2005. Under the AODA, all private, public, and non-profit organizations are legally obligated to comply with Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations.
The County demonstrates its commitment to accessibility with its Accessibility Plan 2022-2026.The Accessibility Plan is designed to complement and to be an extension of past plans and other policies and procedures. The Plan includes strategies that will help make the County more accessible to all its residents and visitors.
2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2022 Progress Report
2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – 2023 Progress Report
Accessibility Feedback
If you have feedback regarding accessibility within the County, we would like to hear from you. Click on the blue button below to submit an Accessibility Feedback Form.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a statutory Committee, required to be established through the AODA. The Committee provides information and advice to Council on identifying, proactively preventing and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, public spaces and facilities. The Committee plays an active role in helping Prince Edward County become a barrier-free community and ensuring obligations under the AODA are met.
Visit the Accessibility Advisory Committee webpage to find out more about the Committee and its activities.
If you would like to get involved with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please contact clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by calling 613-476-2148 extension 1020.
Accessibility Training
All Prince Edward County staff, volunteers and individuals who provide services on our behalf have received accessibility training to ensure that customer service meets the accessibility regulations outlined in the AODA. This training includes:
- The purpose of the AODA;
- Requirements of the Customer Service Standard;
- How to interact with people with various disabilities;
- How to identify different types of barriers; and
- Sensitivity awareness when serving customers.
- View the Accessibility Fact Sheet
Request a Document in an alternative format
You can request a document in an alternative format by contacting clerks@pecounty.on.ca
Accessibility at Wellington Rotary Beach
Wellington Rotary Beach is now equipped with two Mobi-Chair floating beach wheelchairs as well as Mobi-Mats to make the municipal beach accessible to all.
Click here to learn more about this initiative and how you can use these resources free of charge.
Access The County
The municipality, in partnership with the Accessibility Advisory Committee, has successfully secured funding through the 2023-24 EnAbling Change Program grant. This initiative focuses on creating equitable opportunities in the labor market and supporting awareness and compliance with accessibility regulations. The project, called Access the County, is designed to help small businesses in Prince Edward County better understand and comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Access the County is implemented by a task team comprised community members that include members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce, the Picton BIA and municipal staff. Click here to see the Access the County Terms of Reference.
Access the County is a collaborative effort that aims to educate local businesses on AODA compliance, benefiting both business owners and individuals with disabilities—whether they are employees or customers. Through this initiative, we will partner with local businesses to become “Business Champions.” These Champions will participate in a train-the-trainer workshop and then work with other businesses to identify opportunities for improvement and make their operations more accessible.
Interested in becoming an Access the County Business Champion?
Our first two-part workshop will take place on November 18th and 21st, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. To register or learn more, please email sharvey@pecounty.on.ca.
Looking for introductory online learning on accessibility?
We also offer an online learning tool for accessibility awareness. To inquire, email sharvey@pecounty.on.ca.
Can’t attend the November workshop but want to learn more?
Contact us to connect with one of our Business Champions or to sign up for our next accessibility workshop in January 2025. Email sharvey@pecounty.on.ca for details.