Accessibility
The Town is committed and guided by the four core principles of Dignity, Independence, Integration and Equality of Opportunity.
The Town is committed to providing quality goods, services and facilities that are accessible to all persons we serve and in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities.
The Town is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and shall do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in customer service, information and communication, employment, the built environment and transportation.
The Town is further committed to meeting the requirements of applicable legislation, including the AODA and the Human Rights Code.
multi-year plans and annual status reports
The Town of Cochrane shall use every effort to ensure that we meet the needs of people with disabilities, in a timely manner, through the implementation of its plans and policies identified below.
Accessibility Plan
Download the most recent accessibility plan.
Accessibility Feedback
The Town of Cochrane welcomes comments and feedback on the accessibility of our programs, services and access to goods for persons with disabilities living in our community. Your feedback and comments help the Town identify where changes need to be considered and ways in which we can make the delivery of our municipal programs and services more accessible to residents in our community living with disabilities and improve accessibility at our municipal facilities.
Request for Documents in an Accessible Format
Documents are available in various accessible formats upon request. You may download the Accessible Document Request Form below or by contacting the Clerk’s Department information below.
Clerk’s Department
171 Fourth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4361
Fax: 705-272-6068
Email
ACCESS TRANSIT SERVICES
The Town of Cochrane provides specialized transportation (Access Transit) services to eligible residents and visitors who, due to a disability, are unable to access traditional transportation services. Cochrane Access Transit provides door-to-door service within the boundaries of the Town of Cochrane, seven days a week, twenty-four hours day.
Approved guidelines for the use of Cochrane Access Transit are as follows:
- Persons who are physically unable to climb or descend steps used on conventional public transit facilities and/or
- Persons who are unable to walk a distance of 175 meters ( 575 feet )
- Those persons who are temporarily disabled because of illness or injury (These people are subject to review if the service is still required after the expiration date)
- Persons who are visually impaired (Documentation is required
Access Transit Tickets are $7.00 each and may be purchased at the municipal office (Town Hall) during normal office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at (705) 272-4361.
The Town of Cochrane delivers Access Transit services through a contracted service provider (Flash Co Taxi).
A signed copy of your Access Transit application form may be delivered or sent to the Clerk’s Department at the Cochrane Town Hall in additional to the part B completed by your physician.
Cochrane Access Transit – Application Form
Cochrane Access Transit – Visitor Application Form
Cochrane Access Transit – Emergency or Compassionate Access
Town of Cochrane – Specialized Transportation Services (Access Transit) Policy
Town of Cochrane – Access Transit Services Brochure
Access Transit Contact
Flash Co. Taxi
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-271-5577
ACCESSIBIITY ADVISORY Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises Town Council on matters pertaining to the accessibility of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontarians with Disability Act (ODA), 2001 and the implementation of accessibility standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and Regulations.
