The City of Dryden is committed to service excellence by providing all members of the public and our employees with an inclusive environment. Inclusiveness is integrated through ongoing policy development in our services, products and facilities. We are working to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
The City of Dryden's Integrated Standards Accessibility Policy outlines the overall strategic direction to improve access to the City's goods, services and facilities. For a full list of City of Dryden policies, please click here.
| 2018-2022 Accessibility Plan |
| Download our plan here. |
| 2013-2017 Accessibility Plan |
| Download our plan here. |
| Feedback |
| Let us know how we are doing and submit an Accessibility Feedback form.
Personal information provided through this form is collected in accordance with regulations under the AODA and will be used for responding to accessibility requests. You can also use the form to submit questions to the Accessibility Coordinator about information collection. |
| Website accessibility |
| The City of Dryden is happy to announce the launch of BrowseAloud in 2018, a product dedicated to helping you easily read the text on our website.
We are working toward a more accessible website with content that reflects our dedication to accessibility. Please understand that this is a process that may take us awhile to make seamless. If there is any content that you need, but are unable to access, please let us know and we will be happy to provide an accessible version upon request. |
| Alternate format documents |
| As we work to meet the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, citizens may find documents which have not been made accessible yet. To request documents in alternate formats, please contact the Administration Department at 807-223-1147. |
| Accessible community transportation |
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The City of Dryden has accessible community transportation available. |
| Employment |
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In accordance with the AODA, as well as the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Dryden is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse workplace, individualized accommodations to support employees with disabilities, and an inclusive and accessible environment for all persons. The City of Dryden is also committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department by email or by calling 807-223-1119. |
| Service animals |
| Service Animals often are required to assist a person with a disability. These animals are permitted in City of Dryden facilities. Our staff may ask to see the required documentation (according to Section 80.47 of the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation) confirming that the animal is required for reasons related to a disability. |
| Special event guidelines |
| For help in planning or hosting accessible events please see the provincial Guide to Accessible Festivals and Outdoor Events. |
| Provincial resources |
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Through Access Ontario (AccessON), the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario provides many resources to help Ontarians understand how to comply with AODA regulations. Ontario is developing accessibility standards in many important areas, including:
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