Accessibility

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The Town of Espanola is committed to meeting accessibility needs in a timely manner so that everyone may have equal access to Town programs, goods, services, and facilities in a way that respects their dignity and independence.

Request for Documents in an Accessible Format

Documents can be accommodated in various accessible formats upon request. You may use the Accessible Document Request Form  or contact information below.

Accessibility Feedback

The Town of Espanola welcomes input from those with disabilities, family and caregivers to help identify issues of accessibility to create a welcoming and inclusive community,  You may use the Accessibility Feedback Form or contact the municipal office at 705 869 1540.

Accessibility Standards

See the Ministry of Community and Social Services Customer Service Standard

See the Ministry of Community and Social Services Accessibility Standard for Transportation

See the Ministry of Community and Social Services Information and Communications Standard

See the Ministry of Community and Social Services Employment Standard

See the Ministry of Community and Social Services Built Environment Standard

Town of Espanola Accessibility Policy

Integrated Accessibility Standards Statement (PDF)
Accessible Customer Service Policy
Accessible Employment Standards
Care Van Policy (PDF)

Accessibility Plan and Annual Status Reports

To see the Town of Espanola's commitment to Accessible Planning and Barrier Free Access within the community see our Accessibility Plan.

Annual Status Report for 2023

Accessibility Compliance Report for 2023

Accessibility Information & Resources

The Town of Espanola is committed to making its website accessible to the largest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. If you use assistive technology and the format of any content on this website interferes with your ability to access the information, please contact:

The Town of Espanola
100 Tudhope Street, Ste 2
Espanola, ON P5E 1S6
Tel: (705) 869-1540 x2113
[email protected]

Please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue or suggested changes, the web address (URL), the preferred format in which to receive any information you could not access, and your contact information. The Town will work towards making the web page accessible or to provide the information to you in a format that is accessible.

If any of these settings on the Town of Espanola’s website interferes with your ability to read it, you can override them by using the accessibility settings of your browser. The method of changing these settings varies depending on your browser and version.

For more information on how you can make any website easier to use, please visit my web my way - making the web easier to use on the BBC website. You may also want to visit the Access Ontario website.

The World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) contains an extensive list of accessibility resources. For more information, see: http://www.w3.org/WAI/Resources

Emergency Plans for People with Disabilities

For information about what to do during an emergency, visit the Emergency Management Ontario page Emergency Plans for people with disabilities.