The Town of East Gwillimbury retained Roth IAMS to undertake a comprehensive Accessibility Audit (AA) for the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, located at 1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon, Ontario. The Town’s objective was to enhance the built environment to be more inclusive—recognizing the diverse abilities of patrons and staff—while identifying practical opportunities to remove accessibility barriers.

The Accessibility Audit was also intended to support the Town’s pursuit of Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) Certification and to inform an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).

Roth IAMS completed a detailed Accessibility Audit focused on identifying existing and potential barriers throughout the facility, including:

• Paths of travel
• Building entrances and exits
• Interior circulation routes
• Amenities and public-use spaces

Using a structured, regulation-aligned assessment approach, Roth IAMS collaborated with Town representatives to document barriers and outline improvement opportunities that align with RHF accessibility principles and inclusive design objectives.

Assessment data was captured and organized using SLAM CAP/EQUIP, ensuring consistency and traceability across deliverables.

Challenge: Delivering a comprehensive Accessibility Audit within a tight project timeline, while aligning findings with funding and certification objectives.

Solution: Roth IAMS deployed additional resources and dedicated extended effort to meet schedule requirements. A coordinated team approach ensured efficient fieldwork, consistent documentation, and timely reporting without compromising quality.

Client Impact and Success: The Accessibility Audit provided the Town of East Gwillimbury with a clear, actionable understanding of accessibility conditions at the Sports Complex.

Through this engagement, the Town was able to:

• Identify and document accessibility barriers affecting users and staff
• Prioritize improvements to support inclusive access and usability
• Advance progress toward RHF Certification
• Strengthen its CSRIF funding application with defensible, third-party documentation

All deliverables were completed within the required schedule, and the project was successfully delivered under budget.

The Town of East Gwillimbury engagement demonstrates Roth IAMS’ ability to support municipalities in advancing inclusive, accessible community facilities. By combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, Roth IAMS helped the Town take meaningful steps toward improved accessibility, funding readiness, and long-term community benefit.