STOUFFVILLE
Accessibility
The Town of Stouffville is committed to creating an inclusive community. We aim to remove barriers and provide equal opportunity for everyone in our community to access our programs, services and facilities.
We are always looking for ways to make our community more accessible and welcome your input. You can also contact us by email at accessibility@townofws.ca or phone at 905-640-1900 or 1-855-642-8696.
Stouffville Town Hall
111 Sandford Drive,
Stouffville Ontario, L4A O8Z
Learn about the types of assistive devices we offer in our facilities and how to request a device.
Learn how to request an alternative format for a document that aligns with your specific needs.
Learn about accessible transportation options in Stouffville, including parking permits and transit options.
Learn how the Accessibility Advisory Committee advises Council on accessibility planning to prevent and reduce barriers for people with disabilities in our community.
Explore our special needs and adapted recreation programs that offer inclusive recreation options for those who qualify.
We offer recreation fee assistance and property tax deferrals [link to page: Tax Appeals, Rebates and Deferrals] to those who qualify. View eligibility requirements and learn how to apply for different types of financial help.
We will notify you if there is a planned or unplanned disruption to Town services that might affect accessibility. We post notices in the applicable service area and on our website, as well as through other methods depending on the circumstance.
If you have a disability, you may have different needs when responding to an emergency. Learn more about emergency preparedness to help create an emergency response plan based on your needs.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) aligns with the goals in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to identify, remove and prevent barriers that restrict opportunities for people with disabilities. It describes our plans to identify and remove these barriers for all Town facilities and services. The plan also outlines the progress we’ve made over the past years and sets a course for the future.
View our 2023 status report, 2022 status report, and 2021 status report on the MYAP.
We developed the MYAP and status reports with input from staff, the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the public.
Accessibility legislation
The federal and provincial governments enforce the following accessibility legislation to remove barriers to disabilities and make Ontario completely accessible by 2025.
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations, 2016
- Building Code Act, 1992
- Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990
Website accessibility
We are dedicated to ensuring that our website and its content meet the requirements set out under the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). To ensure our website and content are accessible, we check our content regularly and receive training on how to create accessible digital documents.
Accessibility awareness events
Explore the accessibility awareness events that take place across Canada.
National AccessAbility Week
National AccessAbility Week takes place every year on the last Sunday of May and is a time to recognize and celebrate the:
- Valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities
- Efforts of individuals, communities, and workplaces to actively remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion
Easter Seals – Red Shirt Day
Red Shirt Day (of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion) takes place on the Wednesday of National AccessAbility Week each year. On this day, people across Canada wear red to:
- Show their support for people who are living with disabilities
- Celebrate the achievements of people living with disabilities
- Pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society
More programs and services
View more accessibility programs and services offered by the following organizations:
111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville ON, CA
customer.service@townofws.ca
(905) 640-1900
Accessible formats available upon request. Contact 905-640-1900 or customer.service@townofws.ca for assistance.
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