What is the Design of Public Spaces Standard?

The Ìý(DOPS) is one of five standards within the 's (AODA)ÌýÌý(IASR), and it includes requirementsÌýfocused on the removal of barriers in public spaces such as trails, beach access routes and exterior paths of travel. RequirementsÌýdo not include areas covered by theÌý (OBC).

The process of incorporating elements of the Built Environment that relate to the OBC is being undertaken by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and is still under review.

Please note that theÌýÌýis still in effect, and universities should continue to follow their obligations under this code.

    Accessible spaces at University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

    ÌýAccessibility at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµÌýoutlines various accessible amenities on campus including parking, pathways, and housing.

    Resources

    Visit the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario's website for guidelines on Ìýsuch as trails, beach access routes, parking, service counters and fixed waiting areas, eating areas, play spaces and paths of travel.

    Below are resources to help Ontario universitiesÌýenhance their built environments:

    • Brock University: 2014Ìý
    • Northwestern University: 2019