The Town of New Tecumseth delivers accessible municipal services in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The link below provides information about accessibility laws.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-accessibility-laws
Policies
Integrated Accessibility Standards
Accessible Information and Communication
Accommodation in the Workplace
Return to Work Accommodation after Illness/Injury
Accessible Transportation
For information about accessible transportation in New Tecumseth, please see the links below.
https://www.newtecumseth.ca/en/living-in-our-community/community-transit-program.aspx
https://www.simcoe.ca/Transit/Pages/Accessible-Transit.aspx
Accessibility Plan
The Town's Accessibility Plan 2018-2022 guides current compliance and improvements.
2019 Town Accessibility Progress Report
2019 Accessibility Compliance Report
Feedback
Please send us your feedback using the feedback form. Let us know how we can serve you better at the Town of New Tecumseth. We would like to hear your comments, questions and suggestions about the delivery of our goods or services.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee serves as the community's advocate on accessibility matters and makes recommendations to Council. The committee is comprised of:
- Persons with special needs;
- Persons who are involved with persons with special needs either through their family members or as part of their employment; and
- Council and staff representation.
| Accessibility Advisory Committee Members: |
| Debbie Bushby |
| Ashlie Drake |
| Janine Harris-Wheatley |
| Councillor Donna Jebb |
| Doug Kowalinski |
| Nancy Milligan |
| Deanne Pala |
| Elizabeth Parkinson |
| Michelle Woodward |
Accessibility Resources
https://www.aoda.ca/guide-to-the-act/
https://www.aoda.ca/training-resource/
https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility-ontario-information-businesses
Portable Ramp Grant Program
Do you operate a business in New Tecumseth? Is it accessible for wheelchairs, scooters, strollers and walkers? The Town of New Tecumseth and its Accessibility Advisory Committee are dedicated to helping business owners increase accessibility, and are offering a grant program to assist in the purchase of a portable ramp. Please complete the grant application form and submit to the Committee Secretary. For more information on accessibility and the grant program, please view our brochure.