Successes

Read more about some recent accessibility success stories in the built environment:

2008-2009

Building the foundation & tool-kit

Accessibility framework edited and published in multiple formats (including PDF, WORD, Braille, Audio)
Completed new Pilot Accessibility Design Standard for Ontario Government Facilities (includes application criteria for retrofits and audit checklist)
Scope for accessibility Vendor of Record (VOR) completed
Purchased technology devices to enhance customer service delivery – 3 TTY machines, 1 UbiDuo device

Building awareness

First issue of Building Access E-Newsletter released
New accessibility page established on ORC internet site
Customer Service training program developed and piloted; also initial awareness presentations delivered to all ORC business units

Building an information base for future action

Preliminary retrofit costing data obtained for 135 St Clair and 900 Bay (Mowat Block)
All buildings in ORC portfolio categorized into AODA priorities (1=high and 5 = low)
Scope for 50 building audit completed
Established ORC cross business unit accessibility working group
Completed questionnaire to inform work on signage and wayfinding standard
Plan review of new Archives of Ontario building completed which facilitated numerous accessibility features to be incorporated into the building as well as investigation of front door access provisions