The Township will continue review, and implement accessible features as identified in the Accessibility Plan, as well the implementation of new accessible features throughout the Township as the need, or opportunity, arises.
Customer Service Accomplishments
- Purchased and implemented new accessible document remediation software – Equidox.
- Trained staff on accessible document software for the remediation and creation of accessible documents.
- Purchased software that assists with scanning and identifying accessibility issue with the Townships website (Monsido).
- Prepared an Accessible Elections Plan for the 2022 Municipal Election
Employment Accomplishments
- Job recruitment ads continue to contain information regarding the opportunity for accessible accommodation during the recruitment process
- Offers of Employment (Hire Letter) includes information on accessible accommodation
Design of Public Spaces Accomplishments
- Accessible picnic tables installed throughout Township owned parks.
- Accessible Lift installed at the Stanhope Library
Summary of Consultations
Staff present plans/design of public spaces/buildings to the Joint Accessible Advisory Committee when projects are undertaken.
The 2022 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan was presented to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee for review and comment prior to being posted to the public.
Past Accessibility Accomplishments (2018-2021)
General Accomplishments
- New Ramp, deck and accessible parking created at the Stanhope Airport
- Improvements to the Dorset Recreation Centre washrooms
- New washrooms and entrance way with automatic door openers and accessible ramp installed at the Municipal Office
- New accessible washroom at the Stanhope Fire Hall
- Addition to the Dorset Museum that is accessible
Customer Service Accomplishments
- Updates completed to the Township’s Customer Service Policy
- Implementation of accessibility training software for employees, including training on the Human Rights Code
Information and Communications Accomplishments
- Created a guideline document for staff when creating documents and website posting for accessibility
- Software purchased and staff training on accessible document creation and remediation
Employment Accomplishments
- Job recruitment ads contain information regarding the opportunity for accessible accommodation during the recruitment process
- Implementation of an Accommodation and Emergency Response Plan, if required for persons requiring accessible accommodations.
- Review of the Accommodation and Emergency Response Plan, if required for persons requiring accessible accommodations
Design of Public Spaces Accomplishments
- Accessible pavilion completed at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
- Accessible picnic tables installed throughout Township parks
- Accessible privy installed at Big Hawk Lake access point
- New playground equipment and accessible privies/pathways installed at Stanhope Park
- Outdoor walking path constructed to accessible standards to connect to the redesigned Dorset Park.
- Outdoor pathways improved to provide better accessibility at the Dorset Tower.
- Nine accessible picnic tables installed at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
- Installation of an accessible vault privy at Little Hawk Lake Access point
- Addition to the Dorset Museum (accessible)