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Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Presentation to Town of Richmond Accessibility Advisory Committee November 29, 2017

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Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

• 2013-2017 MYAP

Strategy to prevent and remove barriers

 2013 Status Report  2014 Status Report  2015 Status Report  2016 Status Report  2017 Status Report

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Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

• 2018-2022 MYAP

Strategy to prevent and remove barriers

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

• Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision

 Strategic Plan  Economic Development Strategy

• Legislation

 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan” – 2009

• Stronger Connections
• Better Choices
• Move Vibrant
• Wise Management of Resources

 Phase 1 – Implementation Plan  Phase 2 – Implementation  Phase 3 – Implementation (strengthening our people, technology and financial resources)

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan” – 2009

Accomplishments Phase 1 & 2

• 270 million invested in community infrastructure (Bond Lake and Elvis Stojko

arenas, Richvale Athletic Field, Soccer Fields at Richmond Green & Crosby Park, Dorothy Price Park and Shawn Beggs Park)

• New parks and play spaces; Laurentian Park, Grace Lawrence Park, Mary

Dawson, Lake Wilcox Park and Promenade, Jefferson Salamander Park, Cordove Park, Hidden Springs park, Hughley Park and Little Don Park.

• Better connections - 52 km of new trails, 50 km of new sidewalks and 160 km
• f signed bike routes.
• Diverse needs – mix of house including two affordable housing projects
• Completion of Viva Next Rapidway – Hwy 7
• Design of Yonge Street Roadway to connect community to GTA by transit.

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan”

Phase 3

• 84.5 million designated for 2016 community infrastructure investments and

61.8 million budgeted for 2017

• Council approved – Civic Precinct Project – transform land Yonge Street &

Major Mackenzie Drive – vibrant community space: – Central library – Amphitheatre – Skating rink/reflecting pool – Public square – Municipal offices

• Launch RichmondHill.ca – accessible, interactive calendars, searchable

directory of parks, trails and facilities (2000 locations)

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan”

Phase 3

• Development and approval of David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan”

Phase 3

• Morgan Boyle Park Canada 150 Revitalization Project – theme park splash pad
• Lake Wilcox Park – Youth Area (basketball, skateboard and beach volleyball

facilities, gazebo/shade structure, lighting and Wi-Fi service)

• Oak Ridges Library
• Ed Sackfield Arena Expansion
• Highway 404 overpass East Beaver Creek (Hwy 7 and 16 Avenue)
• Urban Forest Plan – planting and restoration of trees.
• New Parks: Bradstock Park, David Hamilton Park, Harris Beach Local Park and

Duke of Richmond North Park.

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan”

Phase 3

Strengthen people, financial services and technology !

• 1. Employee Strategy 2. Financial Plans 3. IT Strategy:
• 1. Employee Strategy – understand employee needs (state of current

workforce, employment trends and feedback from surveys) 2. Financial Plans – policies and actions in place to strengthen Town’s fiscal resources. 3. IT Stategy

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Strategic Plan” – 2009

Phase 3

Strengthen people, financial services and technology !

• 3. IT Strategy
• Active RH is an online recreation registration (capacity 5,000 registrations at a

time)

• Agenda Management System – automated system for agendas, minutes and

staff reports

• Customer Relationship Management – software captures inquires, service

request for better tracking, analytics and reporting.

• Maximo –public works service calls (assign and track work)
• Enterprise Resource Planning – brings HR, financial and procurement

systems together to improve data quality and decision making.

• Planning & Regulatory System – by-law tracker, licensing and permits.

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Economic Development Strategy”

Helps guide Richmond Hill’s economic growth – new trends and emerging sectors. Benefits of working, living and doing business in Richmond Hill:

• Excellent transportation infrastructure
• Strategic central location
• Highly skilled and educated workforce
• Ethnic diversity
• Strong corporate support from Richmond Hill staff
• Growing economy

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Town of Richmond Hill’s Vision “Economic Development Strategy”

Benefits of working, living and doing business in Richmond Hill: How:

• Regional centre for business support and innovation (business

mentorship, programs & outreach, advanced broadband)

• Creative Centre – cultural plan, creative revitalization, Yonge street

revitalization plan, digital main street, extension of TTC, promote local employment, transportation infrastructure.

• Engagement & interaction with regional post-secondary schools and

local businesses.

• Attract businesses by promoting Richmond Hill as a premier

business location with economic opportunities

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Legislation

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

• Customer Service Standard
• Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
• Employment
• Information and Communications
• Transportation
• Public Spaces

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Customer Service Standard

• Policies – updated new changes –

service animals & support persons

• Provide staff training
• Inclusion of persons with disabilities
• n town committees
• Post notice of service disruption

Are there areas we need to improve

• n?

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation General Requirements

• Policies
• Staff Training
• MYAP new five year plan
• Reporting – status updates

Are there areas we need to improve on?

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Employment Standard

• Recruitment – advertised vacancies
• Assessment - testing
• Retention – employee supports, individual

accommodation plan, return to work process. Are there areas we need to improve on?

The Town of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Employment

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Information and Communications Standard

• Accessible formats and communication

supports (the way we provide information) Are there areas we need to improve upon?

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Information and Communications Standard

• Accessible website – agendas, minutes, contact

us, calendars and other public information. Are there areas we need to improve upon?

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Creating a New 2018 - 2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP)

Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Public Spaces Standard (New build forward basis or major renovations)

• Recreational trails and beach access routes
• Outdoor public eating areas
• Outdoor play spaces;
• Exterior paths of travel
• Accessible parking
• Service related elements

Are there areas we need to improve upon?

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What other initiatives should we look at or improve

• n?
• IT Strategy
• Regional centre for business support and

innovation

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