City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight

Accessibility During Construction

Construction season is in full swing and the City wants you to know that safety and mobility through construction sites are an important part of our work. The City of Ottawa Accessibility Design Standards has a section dedicated to Accessibility during Construction.  Section 2.11 applies to pedestrians affected by construction of new or redevelopment of existing City-owned or leased buildings, infrastructure and elements. This includes construction within the right-of-way as well as City of Ottawa buildings, parks, pathways and other public spaces. Pedestrians include residents, employees and visitors. Accessibility during Construction ensures the provision of a safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians through and/or around the construction site. It ensures that pedestrians with disabilities, as well as those with increased mobility needs (pedestrians using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs, parents with strollers and/or young children, etc.), will be accommodated either through or around the construction site. Accommodation of pedestrians through/an around the construction site is achieved through a construction site pedestrian control plan, which includes the following requirements: Maintain existing sidewalk facilities for as long as possible; Regardless of whether or not there is an existing sidewalk within the right-of-way, a minimum 1.5m wide pedestrian facility shall be provided along at least one side of the corridor at all times. The facility shall include a free and unobstructed hard surfaced pedestrian surface acceptable for use by all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and shall include pedestrian access to all buildings and street crossings; The facility shall be maintained in a clean and good state of repair through or around the construction site at all times. The 1.5m width shall not be reduced by protruding objects. If overhead works are required a 2.1m clear headroom shall be provided along the entire 1.5m width; and, Any change of level which is over 13mm height must be provided with a smooth, non-tripping transition.

Ottawa Hand in Hand Recreation and Culture Fee Support

The City of Ottawa offers fee support to ensure that all residents have access to municipally offered recreation and culture programs and activities regardless of their ability to pay. If you are an individual (or a family) with a low-income, you may qualify for the Ottawa Hand in Hand program. Applying for Ottawa Hand in Hand is simple. Here's how: Step 1: Print the form online or pick up an application form at any City of Ottawa recreation or cultural facility or at one of the Client Service Centres. Step 2: Complete the application form. Step 3: Bring the completed application form to your local recreation or cultural facility. The Supervisor will review the application for approval. Please note: Residents of all ages are eligible for Ottawa Hand in Hand. Applications can only be approved at a recreation or cultural facility. Residents are encouraged to apply for the Ottawa Hand in Hand program as early as possible before the registration period. Each qualifying individual, or member of a family, is eligible for an annual amount of fee support. Requests for support are ongoing. Participants can register for recreation and culture programs or activities at any of the program registration locations across the City. Applicants are encouraged to pay a minimum of 25% of the program cost. A parent or guardian can transfer all, or a portion of their Ottawa Hand in Hand entitlement to a child or children in their household. Enjoy your selected recreation or culture activity!

You are invited to provide feedback on accessible information and communication in Ontario

The Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (2005) are reviewed every 5 years by a Standards Development Committee. The Information and Communications Standards Development Committee has drafted initial recommendations to change the existing Standard. The committee invites you to share your feedback on their initial recommendations to make communications more accessible for people with disabilities. Two phases have been proposed by the Committee. Feedback is invited through two separate surveys for Phase 1 and Phase 2 or can be provided by email. The surveys can take up to an hour of time to complete, depending on how much feedback you provide. The initial recommendations report and a link to the surveys can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-initial-recommendations-improve-accessibility-standards-information-and-communications. For questions or to request an alternative format, contact the Information and Communications Standards Development Committee: Toll-free: 1-866-515-2025 or toll-free TTY: 1-800-268-7095, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or, Email icsdc@ontario.ca. The survey closing date is September 27, 2019.  The committee will review all feedback before it submits its final report and recommendations to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility for consideration.

Remember, you can request accessible formats of City public documents and we welcome your disability-related feedback on the accessibility of our services, programs and facilities through the following channels: by phone at 3-1-1 and TTY (613-580-2401) by e-mail to 311@ottawa.ca in person at any of the City’s service locations

Tonight's QTSRCA Meeting Cancelled

There will be no QTSR Community Association meeting this evening. Stay tuned for announcements regarding our upcoming block party!

Toys in Kilreen and Ridgeview Park

Boxes of toys are now available for families to enjoy in Kilreen and Ridgeview park courtesy of the QTSR Community Association. Enjoy the toys during your park visits this summer!

2019 Welcoming Ottawa / Semaine d'accueil à Ottawa

The seventh annual Welcoming Ottawa Week (WOW) will be celebrated in Ottawa from June 17 to 30, 2019, with more than 100 events taking place at various locations across the city.

WOW is a platform for the Ottawa community to showcase the myriad ways that local organizations, citizens, businesses and leaders welcome newcomers and support their integration.

The WOW2019 calendar of events includes learning events, dialogues and reflections, storytelling sessions, cultural activities, live musical performances, expertly guided tours, food tastings, dance lessons and many more fun and engaging events. There is something for every taste! 
 
An International Dimension
An important feature of WOW this year is the International Metropolis Conference hosted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, which runs from June 24 to 28. It is the largest annual international gathering of world experts from academia, governments and civil society in the field of migration, integration and diversity. OLIP partners and local stakeholders are hosting study tours for the international delegations coming to Ottawa for the conference.

Awards, Photos and Stories
At the WOW launch event co-hosted by OLIP and Mayor Watson at City Hall on June 17, 10 Ottawans will be presented with the Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Awards, as recognition of their welcoming attitudes of genuine respect, friendship, support and hospitality toward newcomers.  The photos, stories and videos of the 2019 Welcoming Awardees will be available on the WOW website on Monday, June 17th.

Expertly Guided Tours to Discover Ottawa’s Immigrant Heritage
For the 4th year in a row, OLIP and Heritage Ottawa present ten expertly guided walking tours of iconic Ottawa neighborhoods to bring attention to the historic contributions of immigrants in the development of Ottawa. The tours will bring attention to untold histories of the social and built heritage, daily life, architecture, food, and the myriad of businesses created by successive cohorts of immigrants in these neighbourhoods.

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La septième Semaine d'accueil à Ottawa (SAO) sera célébrée à Ottawa du 17 au 30 juin 2019 avec plus de 100 activités organisées à travers la ville.

La SAO est une plateforme pour la communauté ottavienne visant à montrer les multiples façons dont les organismes locaux, les citoyens, les commerces et les chefs de file accueillient les nouveaux arrivants et soutiennent leur intégration.

Le Calendrier des événements SAO2019 comprend des activités éducatives, des conversations et réflexions, des séances de conte, des activités culturelles, des concerts, des visites guidées par des experts, des dégustations, des leçons de danse et de nombreux autres événements divertissants et engageants. Il y en a pour tous les gouts!
 
Une dimension internationale
Un des faits saillants de la SAO cette année est le Congrès international Métropolis soutenu par Immigration, réfugiés et citoyenneté Canada qui a lieu du 24 au 28 juin. Il s'agit du plus grand rassemblement mondial d'experts issus du monde universitaire, des gouvernements et de la société civile dans le domaine des migrations, de l'intégration et de la diversité. Les partenaires du PLIO et les intervenants locaux organisent des visites d'étude pour les délégations internationales venant à Ottawa pour le congrès.

Prix, photos et histoires
Lors de l'événement de lancement de la SAO organisé par le Maire Watson et le PLIO à l'Hôtel de Ville le 17 juin, 10 Ottaviens recevront les Prix des Ambassadeurs accueillants d'Ottawa, en reconnaissance de leurs attitudes de respect authentique, d'amitié, de soutien de d'hospitalité envers les nouveaux arrivants. Les photos et les histoires de ces Prix 2019 seront disponibles sur le site Web de la SAO le lundi 17 juin.

Visites guidées par des experts pour découvrir le patrimoine immigrant d'Ottawa
Pour la 4e année consécutive, le PLIO et Patrimoine Ottawa présentent gratuitement dix tournées pédestres, guidées par des experts, des quartiers iconiques d'Ottawa afin d'attirer l'attention sur les contributions historiques des immigrants au développement d'Ottawa. Ces tournées mettront en lumière les histoires du patrimoine social et bâti, de la vie quotidienne, de l'architecture, de l'alimentation et des nombreux commerces créés par les cohortes successives d'immigrants dans ces quartiers.

Le Calendrier interactif complet des événements SAO2019 sera lancé au cours de la semaine de 17 juin,  pour des raisons techniques. Un calendrier préliminaire en français des évenements SAO2019 est disponible en ligne.

June 23 Rain Garden Ask an Expert Q&A/ Venez Poser vos Questions sur les Jardins de Pluie à une Experte le 23 juin

EnviroCentre and the City of Ottawa RAIN Program are pleased to be offering a Rain Garden-Ask and Expert Workshop at Home Depot this Sunday!  Please drop by with your pictures, ideas and questions for a free 10-15 minute consultation with our guest landscape designer Sara-Jane Campbell. 

 

Rain Garden Ask an Expert Q&A

Sunday, June 23 9-11 am

Home Depot (1900 Baseline Rd)

Here is a link to the Facebook event for more information.

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/365128154356759/

 

Hope to see you there!

 

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EnviroCentre et la conceptrice-paysagiste Sara Jane Campbell vous proposera des idees afin que votre jardin soit pret à recueillir l'eau de pluie!
Venez nous voir à Home Depot au 1900, chemin Baseline le dimanche 23 juin entre 9h00 et 11h00 avec vos questions, photos, idées, et croquis. Pour réserver un plage horaire, envoyez-nous un message via Facebook !

Note: The consultations will be in English.

 

Venez Poser vos Questions sur les Jardins de Pluie à une Experte

le dimanche 23 June 9 h à -11 h

Home Depot (1900 Ch Baseline)

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/365128154356759/

QTSR Summer Social on June 22nd

The QTSR Summer Social is happening this weekend in Kilreen park!

Come out and join your neighbours for this fun event featuring a free BBQ, music, and face painting!

Where: at Kilreen Park Splash Pad (Park entrances at Southwood and Ryan Drives and also Stanton Road)

When:  Saturday June 22nd 2019

What time: 2pm to 4pm

June QTSRCA Meeting Cancelled

The QTSR Community Association meeting for the month of June has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, July 8th.

Our QTSR Summer Social will be taking place on Saturday, June 22nd. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please send us an email at qtsrcommunity@gmail.com. We are looking for people to help with set-up, clean-up, and to help run the snack and beverage table.