Community: Accessibility

Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.

Updated October 25, 2023

Page Contents:

Inclusion |
Accessibility |
Barrier-free community

Inclusion for persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities are among the most excluded in our society. They are less likely to access health care, education, employment and to participate in the community. An integrated approach is required to ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind. (United Nations, Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world

In 2017, one in five (22%) of the Canadian population aged 15 years and over had one or more disabilities. The prevalence of disability increased with age. Among youth (aged 15 to 24 years), mental health-related disabilities were the most prevalent type of disability. (Statistics Canada, Canadian Survey on Disability Reports, November 28, 2018)

Accessibility benefits everyone

Accessibility not only helps people with disabilities, it benefits:

seniors, especially those with mobility difficulties;
families travelling with young children using strollers or wagons; and
the community as a whole because of increased citizen engagement.

Toward a barrier-free community

The Prince Edward County Accessibility Advisory Committee (PEC AAC) is a group of residents who are passionate about helping PEC become a barrier-free community. They work toward making our community inclusive and welcoming of everyone regardless of age, ability, background, or any other factor. Find out more about the Prince Edward County Accessibility Plan.

Specialized transit service is available for individuals requiring accessible public transit.

Municipal Properties – Accessibility: See Prince Edward County Summary of Findings from AODA Accessibility Assessments of Municipal Properties pg. 14

More resources are available at 211.ca

Irene Harris, chair of Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, discusses the ongoing work toward becoming a barrier-free community.