The Town of Ajax offers a variety accessible programs and services within its departments:
Ajax Public Library Accessibility Services |
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Operations and Environmental Services |
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Planning and Building Services |
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Recreation, Culture and Community Development Inclusion Services |
Ajax Town Hall Beacon Navigation System with BlindSquare Event App | ||
People who are blind or visually impaired can now navigate Town Hall independently. In partnership with CNIB Frontier Accessibility, Town Hall has been equipped with beacons and QR codes. When paired with the free BlindSquare App, beacons provide directions just like a GPS, for the interior space. There are seven beacons in the building, sharing information like the locations of bathrooms, doors, and the name and titles of people’s offices. BlindSquare is an accessible indoor navigation system that uses physical beacons and GPS data to deliver audio instructions to Apple smartphones within the Town Hall facility. The BlindSquare EVENT app, which is available for free on the Apple App Store, communicates points of interest and provides directions for navigation throughout the indoor environment. In partnership with BlindSquare, CNIB has brought this accessible technology to countless new places across the country. From community parks to college campuses to government offices and more, BlindSquare’s accessible navigation technology has been integral in helping to break down barriers to inclusion. |
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Accessible Pedestrian Crossings | ||
Accessible pedestrian signals (APS) use sounds and vibrations to help communicate intersection signals if you are affected by any form of visual or hearing impairment. APS are linked to "walk/don't walk" lights. Two sounds are used to point out the direction of traffic and which light is on:
A pedestrian clearing tone and the "don't walk" light is turned on after these sounds end.
For more information on accessible pedestrian signals in Durham Region, including how to use APS, or how to request installation, please visit the Region of Durham's Accessible Pedestrain Crossing web page. |
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