Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Since 2004 the Ontarians with Disabilities Committee of Council meets regularly to discuss ways to implement change that will make our facilities and operations accessible to all Ontarians. The committee is comprised of the Warden, 3 members of County Council and 3 citizen appointees.

To view the any of our Accessibility Plans click on the link below:

2011 Annual Accessibility Plan
2010 Annual Accessibility Plan
2009 Annual Plan
2008 Annual Plan
2007 Annual Plan
2006 Annual Plan
2005 Annual Plan

For Accessible Customer Service Policy click here.

For Accessible Customer Service Feedback Form click here.

Bell Relay Service

Hastings County utilizes Bell Relay Service (BRS) to facilitate communication and services for TTY teletypewriter users and hearing impaired.

Accessing the BRS service:

• TTY teletypewriter national access:
   
• 711 Voice callers: 1 800 855-0511
• Mobile: #711

For information and/or instructions on how to use this free service please click on the following link:  http://www.bell.ca/specialneeds/PrsSN_SvcRelay.page

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