Accessibility

The Township of Southgate is committed to providing accessible and inclusive services to people of all abilities. We will make every reasonable effort to provide accommodation for all individual needs in a timely manner.  As we continue improving our website, we strive to make all of our information accessible electronically. If you require any information in an accessible format, please contact us.

Accessibility Policies and Procedures 

The Township of Southgate's accessibility policy and procedures outline the Township's commitment to accessibility and explain how services are made accessible. 

• Accessible Customer Service Policy

Our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The goal of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (2023-2027) is to set out Southgate’s strategies for identifying, removing and preventing barriers that challenge people with disabilities from fully participating in society. The plan also identifies the way Southgate will be compliant with the rules and standards of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Provincial Accessibility Legislation

The Ontario Human Rights Code provides for equal rights and opportunities, and freedom from discrimination based on grounds of age, ancestry, race, ethnic origin, sex, family status, sexual orientation or disability.  It recognizes the dignity and worth of every person in Ontario. 

The Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) supports the right of people with disabilities to enjoy equal opportunities and participate fully in Ontario.  The purpose of the Act is to improve opportunities for people with disabilities.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a commitment from the province of Ontario to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and crate an accessible Ontario by 2025.  The Act applies both private and public sector organizations with one or more employees in Ontario that provide goods, service or facilities. 

Joint Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference 

Grey County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee advises Grey County Council and staff members, as well as participating municipalities, on ways to identify, prevent, and remove barriers from municipal services, by-laws, policies, programs and facilities.

The committee is formed in compliance with the AODA and ODA to include 50% plus one of people with disabilities.  Other members include political representatives, staff and interested members of the public.

Joint Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Participating Municipalities:

Agendas and Minutes for the County Accessibility Committee can be found on the Grey County Agendas and Minutes page.

Feedback 

Help us identify barriers or make recommendations on how we can improve accessibility in any of our programs, services and facilities. Should you encounter any barriers to accessibility, please contact info@southgate.ca, 519-923-2110 ext. 230, or visit any municipal facility.