Accessibility Recognition Awards
Each year, the County of Brant recognizes both existing and renovated structures, community programs and events within the municipality that have excelled to ensure and provide community members and visitors a barrier-free experience. We would like to welcome you to nominate an organization, facility, program or event that has made Accessible updates/renovation, built a new facility or has created an Accessible program or event within the County of Brant.
Guidelines for Recipients below:
| Event: Accessibility Recognition Awards |
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Media are welcomed to the Accessibility Recognition Awards event. Each year, the County of Brant recognizes both existing and renovated structures, community programs and events within the municipality that have excelled to provide community members and visitors a barrier-free experience. |
| Accessible Entrance |
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Entrances that are accessible to people using wheelchairs or scooters; canopies or other sheltering devices have adequate headroom and either a door that opens automatically, has power assisted door operators or can be easily opened with one hand. Visitors can easily find information, a reception counter, and an accessible call bell or information phone for persons requesting assistance. |
| Multiple Floors (if applicable) |
| Elevator doorways are wide enough to stay open long enough to allow persons using wheelchairs or scooters to pass thought easily; in accessible elevators, Braille signage and controls can be easily reached and a two-way emergency call system or telephone and audible signals announce floors and up/down direction of elevator cars. |
| Public Washrooms |
| An accessible stall is provided for each sex when integrated into regular washrooms or an accessible stand-alone unisex washroom is located nearby. The following features are accessible to people with a range of disabilities: grab bars, coat hooks, flush controls, wash basins, toilet paper dispenser, call button for emergencies, mounted automatic hand dryers or paper towel holders and lever-handled faucets or automatic faucets. |
| Exterior and Parking Areas |
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Accessible pedestrian route(s) or path(s) are wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, or other mobility devices. Curb cuts or ramps are wide enough for wheelchairs and scooters, has a non-slip finish and are kept clear of snow and ice in winter weather. Routes are no obstructed by poles, plants, bicycle racks, etc. Accessible entrances are clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility. Accessible passenger loading zone accommodates taxis, buses, or accessible vehicles. On exterior steps, forward edges are highly colour contrasted for easy visibility, on both sides of ramps or exterior stairs, continuous handrails are bright contrasting colour and have horizontal or vertical rails to prevent people from slipping. Accessible parking spaces are clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility. There is a safe, clearly marked, accessible pedestrian route from the designated parking area to an accessible building entrance or elevator lobby. |
To request a nomination form, please contact accessibility@brant.ca
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