Accessibility

In June 2005, the Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), with a vision of a fully accessible Ontario by 2025. 

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has developed accessibility standards in five areas: 

1. Customer service standard 
2. Information and communications standard 
3. Employment Accommodation standard 
4. Transportation standard 
5. Design of public spaces (built environment) 

Businesses and organizations in Ontario must follow these standards. 

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 

As part of the AODA, the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) requires the Township to: 

• Create policies and procedures 
• Create a multi-year accessibility plan
• Prepare an annual status report  
• Acquire goods and services that meet accessibility criteria 
• Provide staff training 

The Township of Scugog's Accessibility Standards Policy and Customer Service Standards Policy, explains how Township achieves and maintains accessibility by meeting the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards, Ontario Regulation 191/11. 

To plan for accessibility in Scugog, the Township creates a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan that outlines the steps to be taken to prevent barriers and meet provincial accessibility requirements.

To assist the Township of Scugog's Council and staff with this process, Scugog's SADIE Advisory Committee provides advice, reviews the plan, policies, programs and services to help identity, remove and prevent accessibility barriers.

The Township of Scugog's 2024-2028 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines what the Township will do to improve accessibility and meet AODA requirements. 

Learn more about the Committee's accomplishments and their planned initiatives by reading our annual reports.  

• 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan

Accessibility Compliance Report(s) 

To ensure that businesses and organizations are complying with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) accessibility standards, all public and private organizations are required to file online accessibility compliance reports with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario every two calendar years.  

Scugog has reported to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility every two years, see below the most current report.

2023 Accessibility Compliance Report

Accessible Resources  

Links to connect with community organizations that provide support and assistance to people of various abilities.

• Abilities Centre
• Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
• Canadian Hearing Society
• Canadian Mental Health Association Durham 
• Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB)
• Community Care Durham
• Diabetes Canada
• Durham Medical
• Epilepsy Durham
• Grandview Kids
• March of Dimes
• Ontario Shores
• Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
• WindReach Farm

Learn about the Township of Scugog's accessible locations. 

The Scugog Fire Department maintains a confidential database of residents with disabilities to provide assistance during an emergency situation. To ensure your safety during an emergency, it is vital that firefighters are aware of your individual needs. Should you wish to register, please call the Fire Hall at 905-985-2384.