1. Statement of Commitment
The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for all people, regardless of their abilities. We are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in inclusion, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people who face accessibility barriers by identifying, removing, and preventing these barriers, and by meeting the requirements of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
2. Accessibility Issues in our Community
Due to the demographics of the community, most of the accessibility issues in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson are age related. People who are mobility challenged due to age may have a difficult time accomplishing day to day tasks when the weather is wet or snowy. All businesses in Erickson are accessible by wheelchair and walker, provided the streets and sidewalks are passable. The Municipal Office and Council Chambers are fully accessible by wheelchair, except the washrooms which are too small for wheelchairs. The office’s front door might benefit from automation, but this has not been brought up as a barrier by our ratepayers to date.
3. Policies
4. Actions
Action 1 – Provide information in an accessible format on request
Initiatives/Actions
Action 2 – Identify potential barriers to accessibility in municipal facilities
Initiatives/Actions
Action 3 – Monitor Progress
Initiatives/Actions
Contact Person: Iain Edye
Phone: (204) 636-2431
Email: acao@ericksonmb.ca
Per: ____________________________________________
Quinn Greavett, Chief Administrative Officer
The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for all people, regardless of their abilities. We are committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in inclusion, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people who face accessibility barriers by identifying, removing, and preventing these barriers, and by meeting the requirements of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
2. Accessibility Issues in our Community
Due to the demographics of the community, most of the accessibility issues in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson are age related. People who are mobility challenged due to age may have a difficult time accomplishing day to day tasks when the weather is wet or snowy. All businesses in Erickson are accessible by wheelchair and walker, provided the streets and sidewalks are passable. The Municipal Office and Council Chambers are fully accessible by wheelchair, except the washrooms which are too small for wheelchairs. The office’s front door might benefit from automation, but this has not been brought up as a barrier by our ratepayers to date.
3. Policies
- The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson will review all programs, services, and new initiatives to ensure accessibility.
- The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson will make information available in an accessible format on request, or provide communication supports to people with disabilities in ways that consider their disabilities.
4. Actions
Action 1 – Provide information in an accessible format on request
Initiatives/Actions
- Develop a process for responding to requests for accessible supports and services.
- Communicate process to all staff.
- Train staff on how to respond to requests.
- Staff are aware of alternate formats and how to make them available to the public.
- Staff are empowered to be flexible regarding format of disseminated information.
Action 2 – Identify potential barriers to accessibility in municipal facilities
Initiatives/Actions
- Generate a list of potential barriers to accessibility in municipal buildings and facilities.
- Rank the list based on community’s needs.
- Establish a timeline to remove identified barriers.
- Projects to improve accessibility are in capital plan.
- Administrative staff are prepared when grant opportunities arise.
Action 3 – Monitor Progress
Initiatives/Actions
- Administration to track progress on challenges, removal of barriers to accessibility, and requests for accommodations with budget implications.
- Report to Council annually, or more frequently as needed.
- Future plans to be integrated into municipal financial plan.
- Administration and Council are aware of progress on AMA compliance and consider future plans.
- Ratepayers are aware of what is being done by the Municipality to remove barriers to accessibility, and are aware of how they can report any barriers they experience or observe.
Contact Person: Iain Edye
Phone: (204) 636-2431
Email: acao@ericksonmb.ca
Per: ____________________________________________
Quinn Greavett, Chief Administrative Officer