The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to ensuring that people of all ages and abilities enjoy the same opportunities as they live, work, play, visit and invest in our region.
With our continued commitment to meet the requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Region of Durham will, upon request, provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports as it relates to information about our regional goods, services or facilities.
Some examples of accessible formats and communication supports can include:
- Accessible electronic formats such as HTML, MS Word and Adobe PDF files
- Large print
- Reading the written information aloud to the person directly
Region of Durham recognizes the 2020 Accessibility Award winners video
Legislation
In June 2005, the Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), with a vision of a fully accessible Ontario by 2025.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has developed accessibility standards in five areas:
- Customer service
- Information and communication
- Employment
- Transportation
- Design of public spaces (built environment)
Businesses and organizations in Ontario must follow these standards.
Reports and plans
The Regional Municipality of Durham's 2016-2021 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines what the Region will do to improve accessibility and meet AODA requirements.
To assist Regional Council and staff with this process, the Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) provides advice on accessibility issues on a wide range of our municipal processes. Learn more by reading our reports:
- 2019 Durham Region Accessibility Report
- 2018 Durham Region Accessibility Report
- 2017 Durham Region Accessibility Report
- 2016 Durham Region Accessibility Report
- 2015 Durham Region Accessibility Report
- 2014 Durham Region Accessibility Report
You and your accessible resources
- Abilities Centre
- Access Ontario
- Accessible Pedestrian Signals
- Accessible Transit
- Council Meetings Calendar
- Canadian Hearing Services
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
- Durham Immigration Portal
- Emergency Guide for Preparedness for People with Disabilities/Special Needs
- Grandview Kids
- Windreach Farm
Universal symbols
| International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) |
 Many people recognize this symbol as it is often used to identify accessible areas, such as washrooms, parking spots, lowered counters, entrances, etc. However, it is actually meant to identify limited mobility, such as wheelchair use. |
| Braille symbol |
 This symbol can be found on printed matter that is available in Braille, including items such as publications and signage. |
| Accessible print |
 Publications with this symbol identify items that appear in large print (16 to 20 point font size); or are available in this format, upon request. |
| Assistive listening systems |
 This symbol identifies when an assistive listening system is available for an event, such as infrared, loop and FM systems. |
| Sign language interpretation |
 This symbol identifies that sign language interpretation is available at an event. |
| Closed captioning (CC) |
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