Accessibility
The Corporation of the Municipality of Callander is committed and guided by the four core principles of equal opportunity, dignity, integration, and independence for persons with disabilities and supports the inclusion of persons as set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Municipality of Callander shall use every effort to ensure that we meet the needs of people with disabilities, in a timely manner, through the implementation of this policy.
The Municipality has adopted the following policies regarding accessibility.
The Municipality also has a Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) regarding maintaining accessible elements of public spaces:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Accessibility in the Municipality of Callander, please contact the Municipal Clerk, by email at clerk@callander.ca, or by phone at 705-752-1410 ext. 222.
Accessibility Plan 2020 Update
The Municipality's Accessibility Plan 2020 Update was adopted by Council by resolution on December 15, 2020
2020 Municipal Accessibility Plan Update with schedules A to D - Adopted Dec 15 2020
2023 Status Report
Report 2023-129 ADMIN – Annual AODA Status Update - provides an update on accessibility measures taken in 2023 by the Municipality of Callander.
2022 Status Report
2022-133 ADMIN – Annual AODA Status Update - provides an update on accessibility measures taken in 2023 by the Municipality of Callander.
2021 Status Report
Report 2021-146 ADMIN - Annual AODA Status Update - provides an update on accessibility measures taken in 2021 by the Municipality of Callander.
2020 Status Report
Report 2020-63 ADMIN -Annual AODA Status Update - provides an update on accessibility measures taken in 2020 by the Municipality of Callander.
2019 Status Report
Report 2019-51 Admin - provides an update on accessibility measures taken in 2019 by the Municipality of Callander.
Feedback Process
Feedback from the public is welcomed as it may identify areas that require change and encourage continuous service improvement. The public can provide feedback to the Municipality on the delivery of goods and services to persons with disabilities:
By mail addressed to: Municipal Clerk, P.O. Box 100, Callander, ON P0H 1H0
or
By telephone at: 705-752-1410
or
In person at the Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Office located at 280 Main Street North, Callander
or
By email at: clerk@callander.ca
If you would like a response to your feedback, please ensure that you include your name, your preferred contact method, and contact information, such as mailing address, daytime telephone number, and or email address. The Municipality will strive to provide acknowledgment of feedback within 5 business days of its receipt.
To request accessible formats and communications support with respect to the feedback process, or with respect to other communications with the Municipality, please contact the Municipal Clerk by any of the above methods. The Municipal Clerk, or designate, shall consult with the person making the request in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support.