Accessibility
The Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) is intended to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to their full participation in the life of the province.
An Accessibility Plan provides a framework for the Centre to build on achievements in this area in continuing to respond to the needs of patients, visitors, staff and the community through leadership in the area of accessibility.
Accessibility planning is an ongoing process, recognized as a key component in planning for SCHC's redevelopment and construction of a new facility. The ODA provides for enhanced awareness of the range of potential barriers and we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with our stakeholders, ensuring that accessibility is an integral component of SCHC's philosophy and ongoing planning.
SCHC's Accessibility Plan is a work in progress. SCHC’s plan is prepared in consultation with persons with disabilities and seniors. The plan describes measures the Centre has taken in the past and measures that will be taken, within existing resources, to remove and prevent identified barriers for persons with disabilities who live, work in or visit the Centre.
Previous Barrier Removal Initiatives
- Wheelchair Accessible Public Washroom – installed handicap accessible sink and 17 inch toilet
- Space Utilization Review
- Interpreters – purchased language line, connect with Multi-Cultural Council Windsor-Essex to hire interpreters
- Handicap parking spaces
- Painting on stairs to make them more visible
- Relocated doorbell at the entrance to a level where someone sitting in a wheelchair can access it
- Renovated reception area to accomodate one wheelchair accessible window
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Prioritization of Barriers Identified
- Barrier has an impact on the safety of clients or staff
- Barrier is a violation of code or regulation
- Barrier removal is feasible in that a practical solution is readily available and implementable
- Barrier removal is cost-effective and resources are available
- Barrier presents a high degree of inaccessibility
- Barrier removal will impact positively on client/staff satisfaction
Click here to view responses to SCHC’s Survey of Barriers
Some barriers have been identified through client surveys but may not have been feasible given the building structure and costs.
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