Our Commitment to Accessibility
The County of Essex is committed to ensuring our buildings, services and programs are accessible to all residents. We are continually working to identify accessibility barriers in order to remove them,
We Want Your Feedback
- Contact us to let us know how and where we can improve accessibilty.
- Phone: 519-776-6441, ext. 1330
- TTY: 1-877-624-4832
- Mail: 360 Fairview Ave. W., Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6
Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee
This committee is very active and works year-round to promote inclusiveness and awareness and to share information about accessibility concerns.
The committee, among other tasks, also:
- Reviews policies and procedures for accessibility;
- Reviews blueprints and designs;
- Tours existing facilities and suggests improvements;
- Organizes and promotes accessibility awareness events;
- Initiates discussions on social media and elsewhere and attends public events.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), a majority of the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee shall be persons with disabilities. The committee also includes:
- One member of County Council
- Stakeholders from the disability community
Committee Meetings
The committee meets at the Essex County Civic Centre on the second Thursday of every month at 3 p.m.
View the Meeting Calendar for minutes, agendas, and reports.
For minutes and agendas prior to January 1, 2014, see Document Archives.
Accessibility Laws and Policies
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
Accessible Customer Service Policy
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