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October 15, 2024 12:15 PM Comment(s) By communications

Accessibility

Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada.
Updated Oct 25, 2023

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
SDG 11: Make communities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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)
Who is affected
Barrier-free Community
Who is affected

​Who is affected by disabilities

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))

One in five people may be affected
 by disabilities.

Barrier-free Community

​Barrier-free community

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.

Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee works toward becoming a barrier-free community by 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.


Community Living Prince Edward is dedicated to promoting social integration and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 

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


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