The Accessibility Program at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing promotes universal access in the built environment. The program advisor provides information, advice and guidelines that encourage the making of communities that are accessible for everyone. Universal design and access refer to products and environments that are accessible and useable by everyone. Universal design goes beyond the proportions and abilities of the average person to meet the needs of everyone. Universal design includes children, seniors, people with disabilities and, in fact, the entire community.
Built environment refers to more than just buildings.
It includes sidewalks, streetscapes, outdoor areas and any space we make for people to use. For more information contact the Accessibility Program . To print this page, click here for the file in Adobe Acrobat format.