Accessibility
To find the resources for Township Accessibility Training, please click here.
Ontario has laws to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, and one of the most important pieces of Legislation is the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is to make Ontario a better place to live by creating a society that is equal. The Act not only sets long-term goals for both the Private and Public Sectors to make Ontario barrier-free by the year 2025, but also sets short and medium-term goals to ensure steady progress is made.
The Township of South-West Oxford's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan highlights accessibility initiatives that have been undertaken by the Township as well as proposed initiatives. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) provides for the development of minimum standards in order to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodations, employment, buildings, structures, and premises on or before January 1, 2025.
The Township of South-West Oxford is committed to inspiring all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Township of South-West Oxford will strive to remove existing barriers that limit inclusion, and will provide a status report publicly to be available each year to highlight our accessibility achievements.
For more information on the Township's Accessibility Plan, or to request alternative formats for documents, please contact the Clerk's Office via email or by phone at 519-485-0477 ext. 7023.
2019 Accessibility Compliance Report
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Consultation Survey
The Township of South-West Oxford is undertaking a review of the Township’s multi-year accessibility plan to ensure that our Township remains inclusive and accessible to all individuals. We recognize the importance of and are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate in all aspects of community life. With this commitment in mind, we are dedicated to continuously improving accessibility standards and removing barriers that may hinder participation and inclusion. We invite you to provide your thoughts and feedback regarding the overall accessibility of facilities and services provided by the Township for individuals living with disabilities.
If you require an alternate format or this survey, please contact Julie Middleton: clerk@swox.org or phone 519-485-0477 ext. 7023 - Thank you!
More Accessibility Resources:
- Township of South-West Oxford 2019-2023 Accessibility Plan.
- Township of South-West Oxford Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy.
- Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Complaint and Suggestion Form.
- For more information on Accessibility Laws in Ontario, please click here.
- To Contact the County of Oxford Accessibility Advisory Committee, please click here.