Looking to make your business or organization more accessible? We can guide you through the process.
The Council for Persons with Disabilities offers the Community Accessibility Evaluation Program to help businesses and organizations identify barriers and improve accessibility. Our hands-on approach provides a deeper understanding of accessibility challenges and practical, cost-effective solutions.
What to expect
A two-person team with lived experience will visit your location and conduct a full walk-through, evaluating accessibility in key areas, including:
- Entrances
- Stairways and elevators
- Ramps and washrooms
- Lighting and signage
- Transit access
After the evaluation, you’ll receive a detailed report outlining simple, practical improvements that can enhance accessibility for staff, customers, and visitors.
Program costs
Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Peterborough:
$350 for a five-hour assessment and written report ($40 per additional hour)
Haliburton and Muskoka:
$350 for a five-hour assessment, travel costs, and written report ($40 per additional hour)
Get started
Investing in accessibility makes your space more welcoming for everyone. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive community.
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Call: (705) 874-8661
What people are saying
“The Council for Persons with Disabilities conducted an evaluation for us at United Way Peterborough. Jason and Leslie were thorough and knowledgeable and provided a great report. I look forward to working with them again.”
— Rhonda Gilchrist, United Way Peterborough
“Our Agency, Canopy Support Services, contracted the Council of Persons with Disabilities to complete an accessibility review of our new head office. As we were under renovation, we wanted to ensure our new space provided equal access and opportunity for all community members. I would highly recommend this service for all agencies and businesses.”
— Melissa Godword, Canopy Support Services
“The CPD CAEP program was very helpful in our planning for the redesign of our new space. The tips, suggestions and report provided by the CPD team helped guide our choices so we could be as accessible as possible.”
— Joseph Crooks, Tri-County Community Support Services
What We Do
A two-person team of lived experience experts will visit your workplace and perform a comprehensive walk-through to evaluate its current accessibility including entrances, stairways, elevators, ramps, washrooms, lighting, transit, and signs.
You will receive a full report that will identify simple, practical, cost-effective and easy-to-implement solutions to accessibility challenges in your workplace.
Program Costs
Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Peterborough
$300 for a 5 hours assessment + written report (an additional $40 per hour fee will apply if over 5 hours)
Haliburton and Muskoka
$300 for a 5 hours assessment + travel costs + written report (an additional $40 per hour fee will apply if over 5 hours)
Testimonials
Rhonda Gilchrist, United Way Peterborough
Melissa Godword, Canopy Services