needs of children and caregivers with various disabilities and shall do so in the following manner:
- The Government of Ontario, the Legislative Assembly, designated public sector organizations and large organizations must consult with the public and persons with disabilities.
- Municipalities must also consult with their municipal accessibility advisory committees, where one has been established in accordance with subsection 29 (1) or (2) of the Act.
Outdoor play spaces, accessibility in design 80.20 When constructing new or redeveloping existing play spaces that they intend to maintain, obligated organizations, other than small organizations, shall,
- incorporate accessibility features, such as sensory and active play components, for children and caregivers with various disabilities into the design of outdoor play spaces; and
- ensure that outdoor play spaces have a ground surface that Is firm, stable and has impact attenuating properties for injury prevention and sufficient clearance to provide children and caregivers with various disabilities the ability to move through, in and around the outdoor play space.
Intent of these Requirements
These requirements give organizations the flexibility to decide what accessible features are needed within any play space. This flexibility recognizes that given the needs of the local community, space and cost will directly influence design decisions.
Table 8 - When do Organizations have to Comply
| Affected Organizations | Compliance Dates |
|---|---|
| Ontario Government and Legislative Assembly | January 1, 2015 |
| Designated public sector organizations with 50+ employees | January 1, 2016 |
| Designated public sector organizations with 1-49 employees | January 1, 2016 |
| Private and not-for-profit organizations with 50+ employees | January 1, 2017 |
Private 'and not-for-profit organizations with 49 or fewer employees are not required to comply with the requirements.
Implementing the Requirement