City of Ottawa - Accessibility Spotlight - January 2023

 

Accessibility Supports for the Vacant Unit Tax Declaration

Starting this year, the City of Ottawa is introducing a new Vacant Unit Tax and Ottawa homeowners can now complete their occupancy status declaration. The City has set up declaration options for residents who may require accessibility-related supports, and for those without access to the internet or digital devices, such as computers, tablets and other hand-held devices: Call 613-580-2444 where an agent will help complete your declaration over the phone Call 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service Book an in-person appointment at the Mary Pitt Centre (100 Constellation Drive) Ottawa homeowners have until March 16, 2023 to file an occupancy status declaration for 2022. Please visit www.ottawa.ca/vut for more information. Information is also available in Arabic, Somali, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

Snow Angel Program

Do you know a Snow Angel who deserves recognition?

A Snow Angel is a neighbour or friend who has volunteered to help you, or someone you know who is elderly or has a disability, to clear snow from the driveway, steps or walkway. If you know a Snow Angel, the City of Ottawa wants to thank them! Snow Angels will receive a certificate signed by Mayor Sutcliffe. How to nominate a Snow Angel Snow Angel nominations will be accepted between December 1 and March 31. To recognize a resident as a Snow Angel, please inform us by one of the following methods: ottawa.ca Call 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400 for Canada Video Relay Service

Virtual Summer Camp Fair

Showcasing Summer Camps for Children, Youth and Adults with disabilities in the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas

The Inclusive Recreation Unit of the City's Recreation, Culture and Facility Services Department is hosting a virtual Summer Camp Fair for people with disabilities. Join us online Saturday, March 4 to meet with agencies and service providers to check out available options. There will be several summer camps presenting and families/caregivers can choose the information sessions that they would like to attend. If you are interested in attending, would like to request accommodation supports, or have any questions, please contact Christina McCormick at christina.mccormick@ottawa.ca or call 613 580-2424 ext. 29300.

City of Ottawa Special advisory: overnight winter weather parking ban in effect on Sunday, January 29 from 7 pm to 7 am on Monday, January 30

Due to weather conditions, an overnight winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Sunday, January 29 between 7 pm and 7 am on Monday, January 30 across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations.

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit ottawa.ca/winterparking for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Commercial main streets

To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas (view maps), while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.

Be in the know about snow

• Subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates
• Residents can also download the City of Ottawa app on their Android or Apple device to receive up-to-date information on winter parking bans and other City news.

For more winter parking information, please visit ottawa.ca/winter.

City of Ottawa - Special advisory: daytime winter weather parking ban in effect on Thursday, January 26 from 10 am to 7 pm

 

Due to weather conditions, a daytime winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Thursday, January 26 between 10 am and 7 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations.

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit ottawa.ca/winterparking for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Commercial main streets

To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.

Be in the know about snow

• Subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates

• Residents can also download the City of Ottawa app on their Android or Apple device to receive up-to-date information on winter parking bans and other City news.

For more winter parking information, please visit ottawa.ca/winterparking.

City of Ottawa: Daytime winter weather parking ban in effect on Friday, January 13 from 10 am to 7 pm

 Due to weather conditions, a daytime winter weather parking ban will be in effect on Friday, January 13 between 10 am and 7 pm across Ottawa. These hours might be extended if additional time is needed to complete winter road operations.

During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so crews can plow easily and effectively. Vehicles parked on the street during a ban may be ticketed and towed. On-street monthly parking permit holders are exempt from this restriction when they are parked in residential parking permit zones.

Available parking

During winter weather parking bans, residents will have access to select OC Transpo park and rides as well as certain recreation centres. Some City parking garages are available for parking during winter parking bans, however it is important that residents take note of what time they need to remove their car. Visit ottawa.ca/winterparking for more information about which City facilities are available during winter weather parking bans.

Commercial main streets

To help residents shop local, some commercial main streets are exempt from winter parking bans. When a parking ban is called during winter weather events, residents can park in the identified areas (view maps), while observing all posted signage and pay and display requirements.

Be in the know about snow

• Subscribe to our electronic email alerts. If you subscribe to e-Alerts, you will receive notification each time a winter weather parking ban is put in place, extended or lifted. There is no charge for this service, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates
• Residents can also download the City of Ottawa app on their Android or Apple device to receive up-to-date information on winter parking bans and other City news.

For more winter parking information, please visit ottawa.ca/winter.

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service.