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Camps Committed to Inclusion Project

AODA Webinar SeriesOctober 2017

This webinar series is presented by the Ontario Camps Association with support from the Ontario Government.

Part 5: Design of Public Spaces Standard

Series PresenterConstance Exley, Project Manager

Camps Committed to Inclusion Project &

CEO, Accessibility Ontario

Special GuestBob Topping, DesignAble Environments

Tracy Morley, Camp Awakening


Areas Covered• Accessible parking• Exterior paths of travel• Service-related elements• Outdoor public-use eating areas• Maintenance• Recreational trails and beach access routes• Outdoor play spaces

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Do camps have to renovate their buildings?

• The AODA (Design of Public Spaces Standard) does not apply to a building’s physical structure.

• The Ontario Building Code was amended to enhance accessibility requirements. The effective date of the amendment was January 1, 2015.

• Ontario’s Building Code is administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page10546.aspx

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Go-Forward Nature

Ø You DO NOT have to retrofit.

Ø DOPS applies to new public spaces or major changes to existing public spaces


What does Redevelopment Mean?

• Redevelopment means any significant planned changes to a public space.

• Significant alternations but NOT• Maintenance activities• Environmental mitigation• Environmental restoration

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Compliance Deadlines

Organization Type Compliance Date

Large camps (50+ employees) January 1, 2017

Small camps (1-49 employees)• Recreational trails• Beach access routes• Accessible off-street parking• Obtaining services

January 1, 2018


Consultation

For outdoor public spaces, consultation is required when planning new or redeveloping existing facilities for:

• Recreation trails• Outdoor play spaces• Exterior paths of travel• Accessible on-street parking

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Exterior Paths of Travel

Sidewalks and walkways that link us between places to work, travel, shop and playIncludes requirements for:

• Ramps• Stairs• Curb ramps• Depressed curbs• Accessible pedestrian signals• Rest areas

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Definition:

Off-street parking includes open area parking lots and structures intended for the temporary parking of vehicles by the public, and includes visitor parking in these lots/structures. People may or may not have to pay to use off-street parking

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Off-Street Parking


Recreational Trails

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Definition:

Public pedestrian trails that are intended for recreational and leisure purposes

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Recreational Trail Consultation

• Slope of trails• Need for/location of ramps• Need for/location of/design of:

• Rest areas• Passing areas• Viewing areas• Amenities on the trail• Other features


Beach Access Routes

Definition:

Routes that provide access to recreational areas on public beaches. Beach access routes can be permanent or temporary

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Outdoor Public Use Eating Areas

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Technical requirements

• 20% of new stock will be accessible (minimum one)

• Knee and toe clearance• Firm, level surface• Clear, direct approach


Definition:

Area that includes play equipment, such as swings, or features such as logs, rocks, sand or water, where the equipment or features are designed and placed to provide play opportunities and experiences for children and their caregivers.

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Outdoor Play Spaces


Enhancing Play Spaces for All

• Varied experiences• Multiple access points to equipment• Zones for different age groups• Natural and man-made features• Ensure there are shaded areas• Seating for caregivers• Optimal challenge with minimal risk

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Waiting Areas

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Service Counters & Queuing


Maintenance

Document routine maintenance procedures for accessibility features, such as:

• stairs• sidewalks• trails

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Applies to the organization that has authority or approval to build or make planned significant alterations to the public space

Lease Holders?

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What are public spaces?


Paths of Travel

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Ramps


Stairs


Rest Areas

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Parking Requirements

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Trails

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Other Facilities


Other Facilities


Obtaining Service

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Public Consultation


Universal DesignØ The design and composition of an environment so

that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.

Ø An environment (or any building, product, or service in that environment) should be designed to meet the needs of all people who wish to use it. This is not a special requirement, for the benefit of only a minority of the population.


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Q&A


For More Information

Heather Heagle, Executive DirectorOntario Camps AssociationTel: 416-485-0425Toll Free: [email protected]

Constance ExleyOCA Project Manager, Camps Committed to Inclusion ProjectAccessibility OntarioTel: 647- [email protected]

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