Accessibility

YRP Statement Recognizing National AccessAbility Week: May 25 to May 31

York Regional Police would like to take this opportunity to celebrate and promote accessibility for our police service members who are working with restrictions and persons with disabilities in the York Region community.

The theme for this year determined by the federal government’s Accessible Canada Directorate, is Inclusive from the start. It is meant to emphasize that everyone, including those with disabilities, must be included from the outset, rather than accommodated later.   

The events and initiatives of National AccessAbility week taking place all over Canada focus on highlighting the value and leadership of those with disabilities. They also work to address the stigma, biases and barriers that many continue to experience.

In this area, York Regional Police is a proud participant in the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC), and supporter of the internal Working with Restrictions (WWR) employee support network.

“Working with Restrictions is a conduit to helping members when they find themselves in need of any sort of accommodation due to either an injury, illness or family necessity. The WWR assists in breaking down any stigma that may come with a disability and works with members to alleviate barriers, both physical and perceived.

This year, we will be hosting an event at York Regional Police Headquarters, 47 Don Hillock Drive in Aurora on May 28 at 12:00pm.  We will be joined by community organizations and keynote speakers who will share their experiences and resiliency. Please join the WWR and partners in marking the relevance of National AccessAbility week. Over eight million people in Canada have a disability and that number is growing. Let’s strive to guarantee our work place is safe and disability inclusive.”

       - Working with Restrictions Employee Co-Chairs

Accessibility is a foundational pathway in York Regional Police’s Inclusive Policing Action Plan – as such, the organization will continue to emphasize a barrier-free workplace, and respectful engagement with community members with disabilities.

Please join York Regional Police in recognizing the role accessibility plays in our services and society, and help to advocate for people with disabilities, not just this week, but every day.       

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

York Regional Police is proud to comply with all standards legislated by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We want to hear from you. Feedback about York Regional Police accessibility practices should be directed to:

Alicia Lauzon
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Bureau
47 Don Hillock Dr.
Aurora, ON L4G 0S7
Phone: 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7643
TTY: 1-800-668-0398
accessibility@yrp.ca

Alternate formats

York Regional Police is committed to providing accessible document formats such as large typeface documents or audible CD-ROMS. When providing an alternate format is not possible, York Regional Police will provide an explanation for the lack of an alternate format, and an accessible summary of the document, as soon as possible.

To request a document in an alternate format, please contact:

Corporate Communications Bureau
47 Don Hillock Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 0S7
1-866-876-5423 ext. 7677
corpcommrequest@yrp.ca

Communication support

If you require communication support, like an American Sign Language interpreter, to participate in a York Regional Police event, please contact the organizer of the event.

Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The York Region Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines how the region is going to meet the requirements of the AODA and remove barriers to accessibility in York Region's programs, services and facilities. Regional council approved a new plan November 23, 2023.

Read the 2023 to 2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

Accessibility Status Report

The Accessibility Status Report is the annual update that York Region, York Regional Police and York Regional Police Services Board must provide on the measures taken to implement the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

Read the York Region 2022 Accessibility Status Report.

Provincial compliance 

The 2020 Provincial Accessibility Compliance Report is available to the public upon request.