The City of Kingston is committed to creating an inclusive environment for residents of all abilities. The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is what the City of Kingston follows to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility and is required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The plan builds on the City’s success of meeting the legislative requirements and vision of going above and beyond to make municipal services and facilities more accessible and inclusive.
The current plan ends in 2025, and we are asking for input as we write the update.
Keep in mind, the City of Kingston Multi-Year Accessibility Plan covers only City facilities, services, and public places. Private businesses, their physical layout, and services, are under the jurisdiction of the province under the AODA and the Ontario Building Code.
You can review the progress that has been made on the last plan. This will show what action was taken on previous goals.
Public engagement phase 2
Let us know what you think!
After the first phase of public engagement City staff took the feedback we received and compiled it then used it to write the first draft of the new Accessibility Plan.
Please review the draft below (it will be available on May 26 at 8 a.m.) and let us know what you think in the comment box at the bottom of the article. City staff will use that feedback to refine the draft before bringing it to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee in the fall.
Comment period runs from May 26 at 8 a.m. to June 16 at 11:59 p.m.
The City of Kingston is committed to creating an inclusive environment for residents of all abilities. The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan is what the City of Kingston follows to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility and is required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The plan builds on the City’s success of meeting the legislative requirements and vision of going above and beyond to make municipal services and facilities more accessible and inclusive.
The current plan ends in 2025, and we are asking for input as we write the update.
Keep in mind, the City of Kingston Multi-Year Accessibility Plan covers only City facilities, services, and public places. Private businesses, their physical layout, and services, are under the jurisdiction of the province under the AODA and the Ontario Building Code.
You can review the progress that has been made on the last plan. This will show what action was taken on previous goals.
Public engagement phase 2
Let us know what you think!
After the first phase of public engagement City staff took the feedback we received and compiled it then used it to write the first draft of the new Accessibility Plan.
Please review the draft below (it will be available on May 26 at 8 a.m.) and let us know what you think in the comment box at the bottom of the article. City staff will use that feedback to refine the draft before bringing it to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee in the fall.
Comment period runs from May 26 at 8 a.m. to June 16 at 11:59 p.m.
This short survey focuses on what areas of the accessibility plan the City has made progress in and what areas need to be focused on. All questions are optional, depending on your answers it should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. If you need an alternate format of this survey please call 613-546-000 or email GetInvolvedKingston@Cityofkingston.ca.
We’re looking to set up one on one interviews with up to 10 participants to hear about your individual experiences with accessibility and the City of Kingston. Interviews would be approximately one hour and would be hosted online using Teams. Participants would receive a cash honorarium for their participation. If you’re interested in being considered for these interviews please submit your interest and contact info using this form. Spaces are limited and if we receive more interest than we have space for participants will be selected by random draw.
Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028 has finished this stage
We are looking to obtain feedback on what has worked from the previous plan and what needs to be included or focused on for the next three years. Let us know what you think by submitting your idea, responding to our survey or applying to be interviewed about your experience.
Draft Plan - Spring 2025
Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028 has finished this stage
Using feedback from engagement with community members we will draft the update to the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Public Engagement Phase 2 - Early Summer 2025
Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028 is currently at this stage
The draft plan will be released for review and comment before being finalized.
Update Draft - Late Summer 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028
The draft plan will be updated based on the comments received in the second phase of public engagement.
Report to Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee – Fall 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028
The final draft will be formalized in a report to the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee for recommendation to Council.
Plan is completed - Fall 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Accessibility Plan 2026 to 2028
After the updated plan is approved by Council it will come into effect and guide the City through 2028.
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