Carolyn Smith, Senior Architect, Hossack and Associates Architects; and Biljana Bajagic, Senior Project Manager, Real Property Asset Management, Region of Peel, provided an overview of the Site Plan Review of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services Satellite Station located at 11801 Bramalea Road, City of Brampton, Ward 9. The presentation highlighted the placement of accessible parking spots; accessible entrances and automatic push buttons; accessible floor plans for staff and public and accessible washrooms. Over 15 such satellite stations have been completed, similar in design, layout, and accessibility features and are in accordance with the Paramedic Services Ambulance Satellite Stations Accessibility Features Checklist, previously approved by the Region of Peel Accessibility Advisory Committee.
In response to questions of clarification from Committee Member Karim regarding accessibility features for people with low vision or who are blind, Carolyn Smith confirmed that the satellite station has tactile indicators on sidewalks at curb cuts, signs in braille on main wayfinding signage, colour contrasts within the kitchen area, and high colour contrast on walls.
Committee Member Chafe provided the following suggestions for consideration in future developments:
- The use of colour contrast throughout the space, including minimizing the use of silver or gray tones for those with low vision or colour-blindness
- Provision of a second coat hook to accommodate people of varying heights
- Placement of garbage cans during the planning phase to ensure they are accessible
In response to a question of clarification from Committee Member Tymkow regarding the use of the facility, Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, stated that the satellite station will primarily be used by staff in Paramedics Services.