The Town of Ajax offers a variety accessible programs and services within its departments and throughout the community:
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 |
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:
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Communication Boards in Parks |
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Accessibility and inclusion in outdoor spaces matters. It ensures residents and visitors of all ages and abilities can feel a collective sense of barrier-free belonging when enjoying the amazing trails, parks, playgrounds and open spaces that Ajax has to offer. To meet the needs of the Ajax Community, and ensure our parks and playgrounds are inclusive, the Town has installed three large communication boards at the following playground locations:
This feature incorporates Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) to provide unique alternative/augmentative communication supports for limited or non-speaking persons. Access a mobile copy of the communication board! |
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Mobility Device Charging Stations - Power Up, Ajax! | ||
Need to charge your mobility device?Stop by any of the Power up, Ajax! locations included on the map below for free access to a dedicated power receptacle to plug in and power up. Location addresses are provided below the map image. Receptacles and signage will be available in all locations over the coming weeks. Mobility Device Charging Station Location Addresses:
Power Up, Ajax! Promotional Video
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Canadian Language Museum: Sign Languages of Canada Travelling Exhibit |
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Throughout the month of October 2024, the Ajax Public Library hosted the Canadian Language Museum's Sign Languages of Canada Travelling Exhibit. This exhibit introduced viewers to six Sign Languages used in Canada: American Sign Language, Langue des signes québécoise, Plains Indian Sign Language, Inuit Sign Language, Maritime Sign Language, and Oneida Sign Language. Maps, videos, and illustrations explain the histories and unique characteristics of these different languages. Audio Descriptions:
For more information, please visit https://languagemuseum.ca/ |
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program |
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By joining the Sunflower the Town of Ajax is supporting individuals living with hidden disabilities by providing a tool that allows customers to voluntarily identify their needs without disclosing a particular condition. Hidden Disability Sunflower pin online request form Interested in learning more about this initiative? Visit the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website or watch the videos below. Feedback and questions on the program can be emailed to accessibility@ajax.ca.
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