Accessibility

Grey Bruce Public Health is committed to providing services, support, and communications materials that are accessible to everyone in our community.

Our policies and procedures are intended to meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Accessible Formats

To request an alternate format or for communication supports, please email communications@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca or call 519-376-9420 ext. 1315.

Grey Bruce Public Health is committed to meeting the communication needs of people with disabilities.

GBPH is happy to provide accessible supports for persons with disabilities in a timely manner that takes into account the person's accessibility needs due to disability and at a cost that is no more than the regular cost charged to other persons. GBPH’s Communications department shall consult with the person making the request in determining suitability of an accessible format of communication support.

 This may include formats such as:

• electronic formats such as HTML and MS Word
• Braille
• accessible audio formats
• large print
• text transcripts of visual and audio information
• reading the written information aloud to the person directly
• exchanging hand-written notes (or providing a note taker or communication assistant)
• captioning or audio description
• assistive listening systems
• augmentative and alternative communication methods and strategies such as the use of letter, word or picture boards, and devices that speak out messages
• sign language interpretation and intervenor services
• repeating, clarifying, or restating information

GBPH will consult with people with disabilities to determine their information and communication needs.