Accessible Programs and Services

The City has many programs and services to help people of all abilities live with dignity and independence in our community.

Financial assistance

• Property tax rebates and reductions 
• Recreation subsidy programs 

Recreation assistance

• Accessible parks 
• Beach access mats 
• Inclusion paint club 
• Family and friends public swim
• Inclusion support information 

Home assistance

• Side boulevard grass cutting assistance 
• Snow clearing assistance 
• Waste collection assistance 

Transportation assistance

• Accessible parking 
• Accessible pedestrian signals

• Durham Region transit - specialized service

• On-demand taxi cab delay in service form 

Community support services

• Abilities Centre
• Access 2 Entertainment Card
• Autism Home Base Durham
• Durham Deaf Services
• Grandview Children's Centre
• Kinark Child and Family Services
• Oshawa Public Library
• Participation House – Durham Region
• Service Canada – Services for People with Disabilities
• Service Ontario – Services for People with Disabilities