Hastings County

Accessibility

 

Hastings County is dedicated to improving accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people in ways that maintain dignity and independence. We strive to provide all members of the public and our staff with inclusive and accessible services and facilities.


To learn more about our commitment to accessibility and the actions we will take to remove barriers and improve the accessibility of our services, please view our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

 

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The County of Hastings Multi-Year Accessibility plan is designed to support the principles and requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and Ontario Regulation 191/11 - "Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation" (IASR).


This plan will serve as a road map to help us meet the legislative requirements and remove accessibility barriers.

 

Click here to view the full plan.

Feedback Form

 

Please submit the above feedback form to Shaune Lightfoot, Director of Human Resources at lightfoots@hastingscounty.com. 

Hastings County is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and all of the standards under it in order to create a barrier-free Ontario. The County is committed and guided by the four core principles of Dignity, Independence, Integration and Equal Opportunity and supports the full inclusion of persons as set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the AODA.


This policy establishes the requirements in the areas of Employment, Information and Communication and Transportation for the County, in accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation, Ontario Regulation 191/11(IASR).


The requirements set out in this policy and the IASR are not a replacement or substitution for the requirements established under the Human Rights Code nor do the standards or policy limit any obligation owed to persons with disabilities under any other legislation.

 

Click here to view the full Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy

For information about other local accessibility services and support, please visit the 211 Ontario website or call 2-1-1.

The County of Hastings strives at all times to provide its goods and services in a way that respects the dignity and independence of all people. The County of Hastings is also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers.

 

Click here to view the full Accessible Customer Service Policy

Key Contact:

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Shaune Lightfoot

Director of Human Resources

(613) 966-1311 ext. 3207
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