Building accessibility in Frontenac County

Nov 01, 2017

Access and accessibility are important principles in our world today. A real part of open society, they matter to everyone because we all need to know, to speak, to participate. They also matter very much to families with small children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Large stores and public services have provided effective access for decades because it just makes sense. Around the world many countries and industries work to include populations facing mobility barriers.
It’s in this spirit that Canada and its many jurisdictions have recognized and promoted accessibility for more than a decade.

This year, once again, Frontenac County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is recognizing good service to the community with its Celebration of Accessibility Access Awards. Dating from 2013, the awards recognize past or current contribution beyond legislated requirements.
The deadline for 2017 is November 9.

The recognized activity can include buildings, employment or transportation programs, recreation or leisure programs, or anything that contributes to persons with disabilities living independently.
Eligibility requirements are that an individual, team, company or organization is living and/or working in the County of Frontenac, or is involved in a project that directly benefits residents of the County of Frontenac and is developed within the past three years.
Selection criteria include more than accessibility and may relate to creativity, disability awareness and improvement of quality of life. There really is a pretty large scope here – lots of room for groups to be involved!
Submission details are included in the nomination form, available through the web site. Please note that the nomination deadline was changed after the form was posted.
Nominations can also be received by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

More information is available at the County of Frontenac’s web site – www.frontenaccounty.ca. Just click the word “accessibility” along the menu bar.
Alternate formats and more information also at 613-548-9400, or email Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
Kurt Halliday - community member of the Frontenac County Accessibility Advisory Committee.