Kirwin wants to promote Muskoka as an inclusive community instead of an accessible community
MUSKOKA – Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency is working toward branding Muskoka as an accessible destination, but those with accessibility issues say it’s not quite there yet.
Right now Muskoka Tourism is in the process of collecting information on which of their members offer accessible services.
By Karen McCall, M.Ed.
June 8, 2012
On June 5, 2012 the County of Brant, County Council voted unanimously to reverse their decision to eliminate specific types of travel to the specialized transportation service (County Service) for people with disabilities. There were no “abuses” to the service by people with disabilities.
Accessibility for All – Oh Really?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Editorial : Suzanne Sholer B.A. B.Ed.
How could a government agency, with a Motto ‘Accessibility for All’ be so short sighted? Were they not aware of the inaccessibility of the venue? Apparently , Accessibility Kawartha Lakes is well aware of the situation. May 14, the problem, was brought to the attention of Accessibility Kawartha Lakes.
Read more at
http://omemeeon.blogspot.ca/2012/06/accessibility-kawartha-lakes-hosts.html
June 4, 2012
SUMMARY
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires Ontario’s buildings to become accessible to persons with disabilities by or before 2025. To achieve this, for several years the McGuinty Government has been developing a Built Environment Accessibility Standard to enact under the AODA.
By Karen McCall
May 29, 2012
On June 1, 2012, the County of Brant is sending out letters telling the people with disabilities who live in the County that they will no longer have access to the specialized transportation service known as County Service due to “abuses” of the service.
The specialized transportation service has two parts: subsidized fares due to the size of the County and lack of public transportation; and a fleet of accessible vehicles.
