Accessibility
Statement of Commitment
The Township of Essa is committed to treating 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, 2005.
Communication Supports and Alternate Formats
The Township of Essa recognizes that persons with disabilities use
various methods to access information. Upon request, the Township will
provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats or
communication supports for persons with disabilities. The cost of these
goods and services will be no greater than the regular cost charged to
others.
All documents posted on this website are available in alternative formats, upon request. If you
have an accessibility-related comment or inquiry, please contact our office at
(705) 424-9917 extension 116, or email accessibility@essatownship.on.ca.
If you require a document in an alternate format or communication support, or for more information, please contact the Clerk's Office at 705-424-9917.
Questions? Have questions about the legislation? Please email your questions to accessibility@ontario.ca.
In an effort to comply with requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Township of Essa has implemented the following:
Multi Year Accessibility Plan
Accessibility Plan-Multi Year 2019-2024
Accessibility Plan-Multi Year 2013-2018
Policies and Procedures
HR13-01 Integrated Accessibility Standard Policy-AS AMENDED (November 6 2016)
A-001 Accessible Customer Service Procedure (Including Best Practice Tips and Procedures) (Amended November 6, 2016)
A-002 - Information and Communication Standard Procedure
A-003 - Employment Standard Procedure
Progress / Status Reports
Accessibility Status Updates-Achievements - updated December 2020
Accessibility Compliance Reports
2010 Accessibility Report-Customer Service Standards
2013 Accessibility Report-Integrated Accessibility Standards
2015 Accessibility Report-Integrated Accessibility Standards
2017 Accessibility Compliance Report - ACR-31149
2019 Accessibility Compliance Report ACR-51175