What is the Toronto accessibility design guidelines (Tadg)?
The T oronto Accessibility Design Guidelines (TADG) is a reference document available to all sectors to conduct accessibility audits and to plan developments, as the City works towards making Toronto a “barrier free” community.
When did Toronto become fully accessible?
In June 2000, Toronto City Council adopted a motion to make the City fully accessible by the year 2008. In October 2000, Council requested staff develop new accessibility design guidelines and to start an audit of all City-owned buildings. City Council’s recommendation resulted in the preparation of this coherent set of guidelines.
What is Toronto's multi-year accessibility plan?
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) municipalities are required to develop a multi-year accessibility plan. The City of Toronto’s MYAP outlines how the City will advance accessibility in the following areas:
What is the city of Toronto design guidelines for pedestrian signals?
CITY OF TORONTO ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN GUIDELINES39 • Audible pedestrian signals indicating when it is safe to walk should operate consistently with visible pedestrian signals. The sound of signals should be capable of being heard above ambient traffic noise.
Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines