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    Appendix II

     

    Action 2.2
    Improve processes for identification and reporting of barriers and accessibility issues.

    2.2.1

    Activity: Ongoing recommendations made about Making Way website.
    Barrier Addressed*: Communicational, Informational, Attitudinal
    Result Achieved: Ongoing awareness building and recommendations for change.
    Department: Human Services
    Standards: Information and Communication

    2.2.2

    Activity: AAC members evaluated the accessibility of the site and activities for the Peel Children’s Water Festival.
    Barrier Addressed*: Communicational, Physical
    Result Achieved: Resulted in improved activities and clear messages.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
    Standards: Information and Communication

    2.2.3

    Activity: An on site safety committee monitored the site during the Peel Children’s Water Festival and addressed any issues immediately.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Immediate action towards any safety and accessibility issues on site.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services and Health Services
    Standards: Customer Service

    2.2.4

    Activity: Research and prepare guidelines and standards for site managers to assist in identifying barriers in existing and new facilities.
    Barrier Addressed*: Policy/Practice, Architectural
    Result Achieved: The Universal Design Working Group is reviewing Residential guidelines and designs working with staff in Development and Construction and Human Services Residential Operations.
    Department: Employee and Business Services
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.5

    Activity: Modification made to workstation to allow the work area to be ergonomic and accessible.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Ergonomic equipment resulted in reduced strain and fatigue.
    Department: Finance
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.6

    Activity: TransHelp staff review existing facilities to identify accessibility barriers in the workplace.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical, Architectural, Health & Safety
    Result Achieved: TransHelp staff identify barriers to accessibility in the workplace and work toward resolving them.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.7

    Activity: Learn.Play.Care Child Care Centre parent survey included questions related to accessibility and supports for children with special needs.
    Barrier Addressed*: Attitudinal, Policy/Practice
    Result Achieved: Information provided by parents about their children allowed for increased supports for children with special needs.
    Department: Human Services
    Standards: Information and Communication

    2.2.8

    Activity: Ensure venues for corporate events are accessible.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Venues for corporate events are accessible include accessible washrooms. When planning IDPD (International Day of Persons with Disabilities) events, all types of disabilities are considered so that event is inclusive.
    Department: Corporate Services
    Standards: Customer Service, Information and Communication

    2.2.9

    Activity: Encourage ergonomic assessment for new staff and/or as requested by staff at a new location.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Workstation set up that meets needs, including accessibility needs if appropriate.
    Department: Executive Office
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.10

    Activity: A standard Power Point presentation template was created that can be used for all presentations.
    Barrier Addressed*: Communicational, Physical
    Result Achieved: Consistent and easier to read presentations.
    Department: Executive Office
    Standards: Information and Communication

    2.2.11

    Activity: Zebra crosswalks (thick white lines painted across the crosswalk to accentuate the crosswalk to drivers) were painted at the intersections of Eglinton Avenue and Erin Mills Parkway.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: This is a pilot project to test effectiveness of these markings. The location is close to a shopping mall and hospital. The markings indicate to drivers that they are approaching a pedestrian crosswalk.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.12

    Activity: Traffic Development group has requested that developers install directional lines at the end of sidewalk ramps at any new intersection.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: These grooved lines guide pedestrians with a visual impairment and direct them off the sidewalk and onto the crosswalk in the proper direction.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.13

    Activity: Countdown Pedestrian Heads program in place and they will be installed at 11 new locations.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: This program has been effective and pedestrians can see how much time they have to cross the road. Positive feedback has been received and they will continue to be installed in locations with high volumes of pedestrian traffic.
    Department: Environment, Transportation and Planning Services
    Standards: Built Environment

    2.2.14

    Activity: Microphones are provided in Older Adults’ Working Group Meetings.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Improved amplification of speakers at meetings, allows for an inclusive meeting.
    Department: Corporate Services
    Standards: Information and Communication, Customer Service

    2.2.15

    Activity: Fax machine table lowered to an accessible height.
    Barrier Addressed*: Physical
    Result Achieved: Fax machine is now accessible to all.
    Department: Corporate Services
    Standards: Information and Communication, Customer Service



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