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Accessibility
"Focus not on the differences of people with disabilities, but the talent of the individual."
The Town of Gravenhurst is working towards becoming a fully accessible Town and offering accessible services and programs by removing and preventing barriers that could hold back any member of the public from participating in community life.
The Province of Ontario developed accessibility standards for all private, voluntary and not-for-profit organizations. To review the legislation and standards:
- Ontario with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA)
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
- Ontario Human Rights Code
The Town is committed in providing you with quality service that can be accessible by all. View our Customer Service Policy and Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy.
We are always looking to improve and welcome feedback from our community. Complete an Accessibility Feedback Form if you have ideas on how we can serve you better.
For more info, select one of the topics below:
To help the Town make Ontario accessible by 2025, Council has created a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan which lays out phased projects that remove barriers, address current and future requirements of the accessible regulations (AODA).
View the 2020-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan in PDF Format.
Annual Accessibility Reporting
Every year the Town is required to provide a status report to show the progress of actions taken to put in place the items included in the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
View the 2023 Annual Accessibility Status Report in PDF Format.
Gravenhurst Accessibility Advisory Committee
Town Council receives advice from the Accessibility Advisory Committee about the implementation and effectiveness of the Town's accessibility plan.
View our Town's Accessibility Advisory Committee Page for more info on the Membership, Meeting Schedule, Work Plans, Terms of Reference, etc.
Visit our Council Calendar to view meeting schedules, agendas and minutes.
For information on District Wide initiatives, visit the District of Muskoka's Accessibility page.
If you are in need of an assistive device or have a device that is no longer needed, Independent Living Services hosts an Assistive Device Exchange Program. Note: Equipment is not inspected.
For more information please contact Independent Living Services at 705-737-3263 or by visiting their website.
The following are links to other sites that you may find useful:
- About the Ontario Public Service – Diversity and Accessibility
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Rick Hansen Foundation
- CNIB
- Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
- CycleON Strategy Action Plan 2.0
- Making Connections 4 Health Guidelines – How to Serve on a Municipal Accessibility Advisory committee
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- Stopgap.ca
- District of Muskoka Master Aging Plan
- Muskoka Algonquin Health Care
- Ontario Municipal Social Services Association
- Town's Builder Guidelines
- Town's Age-Friendly Active Transportation Plan of Action
- MS Society Support Services
- Canadian Hearing Society Accessibility Services
- Ontario Assistive Devices Program
- Ministry of Community and Social Services – Ontario Disability Support Program
- Community & Home Assistance to Seniors
Snow Clearing Services (Driveways and Windrows)
The Gravenhurst Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizes the difficulty for seniors and persons with disabilities to clear snow from their driveway during the winter. While the Town of Gravenhurst is unable to offer this service, a list of locally available service providers is provided below for residents to contact:
- Prestige Property Maintenance Services - http://www.prestigepmservices.ca/
- Robinson Haulage - https://robhaul.ca/
- Done Right Property Services - https://www.donerightproperty.com/
- Coon Bros. Sand & Gravel - http://coonbros.ca/
Contact Us
Town of Gravenhurst
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
info@gravenhurst.ca