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Accessibility Plan ACCESSIBILITY PLAN TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE 1000 TAYLOR COURT BRACEBRIDGE ON P1L 1R6 Phone (705) 645-5264 Fax (705) 645-4209 E-mail [email protected] Website www.town.bracebridge.on.ca Accessibility Plan 2008 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS.........................................................................................................4 TIME PERIOD - January 1 to December 31, 2008....................................................................6 TERMS OF REFERENCE..........................................................................................................6 MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................6 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .......................................................................................................6 BREAKING BARRIERS TOGETHER.........................................................................................7 ONTARIO REGULATION 429/07...............................................................................................8 MUNICIPAL OWNED BUILDINGS AUDIT ...............................................................................11 ACCESSIBILTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS...........................................................12 HISTORY OF INITIATIVES......................................................................................................13 BARRIERS IDENTIFIED ..........................................................................................................14 TOWN OFFICE.....................................................................................................................20 LIBRARY ..............................................................................................................................22 FIREHALL ............................................................................................................................23 WOODCHESTER VILLA ......................................................................................................23 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...............................................................................................24 ARENA and AUDITORIUM...................................................................................................25 SPORTSPLEX, POOL & PARK............................................................................................27 KELVIN GROVE PARK ........................................................................................................29 BRACEBRIDGE BAY PARK.................................................................................................31 ANNIE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL PARK..................................................................................33 MEMORIAL PARK................................................................................................................34 KERR PARK & KIRBYS BEACH PARK ...............................................................................34 TRAILS .................................................................................................................................35 PEAKE BALL FIELDS ..........................................................................................................36 PARKING BY-LAW...............................................................................................................37 WEBSITE .............................................................................................................................37 LOCAL NEWSPAPER ..........................................................................................................37 BARRIERS PREVIOUSLY ADDRESSED................................................................................37 BARRIERS TO BE ADDRESSED IN 2008 ..............................................................................42 THE AUGUST 8th EVENT ........................................................................................................42 REVIEW AND MONITORING OF THE PROCESS..................................................................52 Accessibility Plan 2008 2 BRACEBRIDGE The Heart of Muskoka Figure 1: David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario & Major Alex Moseanu Accessibility Plan 2008 3 MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS Population: 15,682 Permanent (2006 Census) 7,065 Seasonal (Est. Dist of Muskoka 2nd Home Study) The Settlers discovered Bracebridge in the early 1860’s and the Town of Bracebridge was incorporated as a Village in 1875. Other Municipalities, which make up the District of Muskoka, include the Towns of Gravenhurst and Huntsville and the Townships of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay. Bracebridge is centrally situated in the District of Muskoka with the District Headquarters located at 70 Pine Street in the Town. Pine Street is also the location of the Regional Assessment Office. The Court House and the Land Registry Office are located on Dominion Street just across the street from the Bracebridge Fire Hall. The Town Hall and Municipal Offices, which includes the Public Works Department located at 1000 Taylor Court, offers accessible service to the residents of Bracebridge. A wide variety of recreation, leisure activities and enjoyment of extraordinary peace and beauty is provided in the scenic landscape, which is accessible to residents and visitors to the Town of Bracebridge The new Sportplex, is complete and is operating in conjunction with Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School and Rene Caisse Theatre complex at the Clearbrook Subdivision Project . The Bracebridge Sportsplex has the capacity to offer new and updated programs to the community. With natural lighting streaming in from the entire wall of glass, families can come together for art exhibits or trade shows in the new 5,300 sq. ft. community multi-purpose room complete with kitchen, bar and access to an outdoor patio. The room is accessible including the portable stage, which comes complete with a brightly coloured ramp for disability access. Accessibility Plan 2008 4 The new Sportsplex also offers: 12,000 sq. ft. Aquatic Centre, complete with leisure pool, therapeutic pool and eight-lane competitive lap pool that will facilitate the hosting of swim meets and tournaments. 10,000 sq. ft. gymnastics space complete with second-floor viewing gallery. For runners and walkers, a second-story, three-lane, rubberized track, with views of the surrounding Muskoka landscape and of the gymnastics centre and pool. A 2,000 sq. ft. aerobics studio complete with sprung wood floor base and high output wireless stereo system and adjustable lighting for a variety of programs, including tai chi and yoga. A 3,200 sq. ft. strength and stretching studio, complete with weight training equipment and free weights. The facility will be serviced by an accessible café/concession located in the central spine of the facility. Guests may sit, relax and enjoy a healthy treat after a long workout. Various other facilities under the Culture and Recreation Department include the Memorial Arena with Ice surface and seating for 1400 and along with a 150 person capacity Auditorium. The Town parks which provide ball diamonds, playground equipment, a chalet, tennis courts, public boat launching, swimming, picnic grounds and access to walking trails, cross country ski trails, snowmobile trails and canoe routes also fall under the Culture and Recreation umbrella. South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, renovated and expanded, is located in Bracebridge and has a fully equipped Emergency Department and Muskoka Ambulance Service, which provides efficient and highly trained response to medical emergencies. The Pines Long Term Care Facility, a 160 bed licensed residence for seniors, is located in Bracebridge. Bracebridge is home to Santa Claus at Santa’s Village and Sportsland. Every summer, visitors enjoy this popular theme park set among the tall shady pines on the Muskoka River. Accessibility Plan 2008 5 Time Period - January 1 to December 31, 2008 _______________________________________________________ TERMS OF REFERENCE To assist Council in advising, reviewing and making comment and recommendations on Federal and Provincial legislation and Municipal By- Laws of the Town of Bracebridge in the interest of people with disabilities. _______________________________________________________ MISSION STATEMENT The Town of Bracebridge Accessibility Advisory Committee is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity, independence and access for all persons to participate in all aspects of community life. _______________________________________________________ GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Goals of the Advisory Committee are to encourage and facilitate accessibility on behalf of all members of our community: 1. promoting public awareness 2. encouraging co-operation among all services and interest groups to ensure a better community for all persons 3. identifying and documenting relevant issues and concern 4. The qualities of a FIVE STAR COMMUNITY mean improving access to: housing transportation education recreation employment 5. improving communication among all levels of government and services agencies and to make recommendations regarding policy and legislation 6. recognizing that the needs of all persons are constantly changing Accessibility Plan 2008 6 BREAKING BARRIERS TOGETHER Landmark Legislation took effect in 2005 with the passing of the Bill 118, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This Legislation will
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