Accessible Ajax
The Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is comprised of volunteer members of the Ajax community living with various abilities. The Committee is an integral part of providing feedback to the Town on accessibility and inclusion and Members are involved with planning National AccessABILITY Week recognition events and community awareness initiatives each year. Read more below about current activities and initatives.
Celebrate National AccessAbility Week 2024!
National AccessABILITY Week will be recognized May 26, - June 1, 2024. Stay tuned for celebration event details and ways to get involved!
2023-2026 Mission: Inclusion Plan
Read the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan - Mission: Inclusion - a multi-year document identifying strategic actions and priorities to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the Town of Ajax. Thank you to everyone who participated in the summer 2023 public consultation opportunities!
Quick disability facts & stats
- 17-39% of people live with a disability in Ontario
- 25% of general population have family and/or friends with a disability
- 80% of disabilities are acquired between ages of 18-64
- 100% of population will experience disability at some point in life
- not all disabilities are visible; they can be invisible, permanent, temporary, or episodic
- municipalities are required to develop a written multi-year accessibility plan and update it at least once every five years
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Have an suggestion on how Ajax can improve accessibility and inclusion? Share your thoughts on what an Accessible Ajax means to you!
View All Ideas8 months ago
Wider sidewalks for people using walkers, clean sidewalks and walkways faster in the winter time
8 months ago
Make ALL streets in Ajax 40KM zones much safer for children and seniors.
8 months ago
Viewing lakefront for wheelchair users
Wheelchair users cannot view the majority of the lake using the paths as the “natural” weeds as that is what they are, take up all the space. I rode from Harwood to Rotary park and counted 4 small spaces I could actually see the lake. And in those spaces people were crowded so they too could enjoy the view. Im aware that natural landscaping is all the rage, but we are the only Town/city in Durham who blocks the view of Lake Ontario. The ragweed and other weeds need to go. Do better Ajax.
9 months ago
Communication boards at all playgrounds and public spaces for non-speaking individuals.
6 months ago
Cleared sidewalks during the winter.
Snow piled at end of sidewalk by plows need to be cleared with towns help
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Who's listening
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Phone 905-619-2529, 3347 Email accessibility@ajax.ca
