Congratulations to Joyce Fee, this year’s Holnbeck winner and long time Access Awareness committee member, and to Andrea Dodsworth, another longtime and dedicated CPD member and winner of the Holnbeck Appreciation Award. For more information and a great photo please follow this link to the Peterborough Examiner’s article.
Canadian Assistive Devices & Technology Industry Directory 2012
The latest edition of this popular directory is “HOT OFF THE PRESS” and is completely revised, updated and includes profile data on 616 Canadian companies who are directly involved in this growing sector of our industry and contains a cross reference for 198 various product listings. This bound Directory is an ideal reference for anyone… Continue Reading Canadian Assistive Devices & Technology Industry Directory 2012
2012 Holnbeck Award Ceremony
The Gordon and Arbie Holnbeck Awards are presented each year to a person or persons who have enhanced the quality of life for people with disabilities through volunteer work in our community. This year, the Holnbeck Award was presented to Peter Bascan. The Holnbeck Appreciation Award recipients were Joyce Fee and Alec Denys. Appreciation award… Continue Reading 2012 Holnbeck Award Ceremony
Barrier-Free Accommodation
The Buildings Committee recently acted as a consultant for the Peterborough Community Housing Development Corporation (PCHDC). This corporation acquires older homes and renovates them to provide affordable accommodation. The house at 218 Wolfe St. is barrier-free and accommodates an individual with mobility problems on the 1st. floor and hearing impaired family on 2nd floor. CPD… Continue Reading Barrier-Free Accommodation
Bus Hailing Kits
Bus Hailing Kits will contain cards that are brailled and have large numbers corresponding to the bus numbers of City transit routes. At bus stops, individuals will display their card to transit operators, showing the number of the desired route. The appropriate bus will stop for pick-up. They would also be used at the Terminal… Continue Reading Bus Hailing Kits
Pay and Display Parking
Pay and Display parking has been installed in most of the downtown area. Blue Hooded parking meters retained for people with disabilities will be lowered.
Bell/Strobe Fire Alarms
Bell/Strobe fire alarms have been installed in all City-owned and operated facilities.
Wheelchair Curling Club
Recreation Committee sponsored Curling workshops at the Peterborough Curling Club. Since then a Wheelchair Curling Club has been established.
Audible Traffic Signals
Upon the advice of the Accessible Transportation Committee, Audible traffic signals were installed downtown and a few other selected locations. These signals are a safety feature for persons who are blind or have low vision. More intersections with audible traffic signals are currently planned. CNIB presented a Certificate of Merit to the CPD in recognition… Continue Reading Audible Traffic Signals
Accessible Splash Pools
The Recreation Committee reviewed City of Peterborough playgrounds to ensure appropriate accessibility to splash pools.