City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight - February 2021

 

Sidewalk Standards Review

The City of Ottawa is reviewing the two adopted sidewalk standards and is looking for feedback from residents on their experiences using the sidewalks. Your feedback and engagement on this initiative is important to the City. Background on the project and examples of sidewalks are available for reference and the results of this review will be considered for the City of Ottawa’s design and construction specification documents. An online public information session will be held virtually on Zoom on February 9 from 7 to 8 pm. This session will provide information about the two sidewalk styles – traditional and ramp - and will also provide the public the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about their experiences in the use of the two different styles. Please email StandardsSection@ottawa.ca(link sends e-mail) to register. Your feedback is important. If you would like to register for the session, request accessible formats or communication supports, or are not able to attend the session and would like to submit your feedback, please email StandardsSection@ottawa.ca(link sends e-mail) .

2021 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meetings

The City encourages you to participate in Ottawa’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) meetings, which are held electronically through Zoom until further notice, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request so everyone can participate. The AAC is made up of volunteer residents with disabilities and is a municipal requirement under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Committee provides advice to Council on programs, policies and services provided to persons with disabilities and seniors. Meetings are held at 6:30 in the evening and for 2021 will be held on February 16, March 30, May 25, June 15, September 21, October 19 and November 16 (pending approval by the AAC at its meeting on February 16, 2021). There are several ways you can participate and agendas are posted on Ottawa.ca prior to the meetings. You can join over Zoom and listen to the meeting. You can submit comments in writing, by email, to CaroleA.Legault@ottawa.ca or verbally by calling Carole Legault at 613-580-2424 ext 28934. Comments received will be provided to the Committee Members prior to the meeting. You can register to speak at the meeting, by contacting Carole Legault by phone or e-mail. Details for those wishing to make visual presentations can be provided upon request.

Have your say on parks

Our parks and recreation facilities are important to Ottawa residents and neighbourhoods, and now you can have your say on what amenities you think are important, and what type of parks and recreation facilities your family likes to use. There are two online surveys that are live on Engage.Ottawa.ca. Other engagement opportunities will be available soon. Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities survey: open from January 11 – February 21, 2021 Community Centres and Indoor Recreation Facilities survey: open from January 29 – March 12, 2021