Ontario’s BWG Leisure Centre Gets Accessibility Upgrades

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) in Ontario, Canada, has completed key accessibility upgrades at the Leisure Centre, furthering its commitment to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), BradfordToday reports. The most significant enhancement is the installation of a motorized stair lift, now fully operational and available to the public as of May 27, following custom manufacturing, installation and safety inspection by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. In addition, three emergency evacuation chairs were purchased — two installed at the Leisure Centre and one designated for the library. These chairs help people with mobility issues safely exit the building when the elevators aren’t working.