Making accessibility a priority in community planning has numerous benefits and, most importantly, ensures genuine inclusion in the community. Accessible design focuses on designing for people with diverse abilities. It also considers permanent, temporary, and situational challenges people may face throughout their lifetime. Accessible communities better serve seniors, families with young children, people carrying heavy loads, people with injuries, and people with disabilities.
Increasing accessibility allows all people to meaningfully participate in their communities. By developing accessibility standards for the built environment, service delivery, technology, and education, we can remove barriers and support inclusion, diversity, and self-determination.
Check out Creston’s Accessibility Plan below to see how the Town of Creston plans to tackle accessibility issues in buildings and outdoor spaces, transportation, community support and health services, respect and inclusion, communication, and municipal operations.