Hello and welcome to the tutorial on the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) online fillable Calculator.
In this video we will be going through an example of how to complete the Calculator when applying for an accessible washroom.
You may notice some differences between the version of the calculator presented in the tutorials
and the version that you are using when you complete your calculator input.
As the calculator is updated regularly to reflect inflation and the characteristics of each EAF Call for Proposals,
some information may vary.
At the very beginning, you will be asked to select your proposed project’s activity or activities.
The calculator presents you with a list of all of the options available under the flat rate costing model.
These include:
ramps,
accessible doors,
accessible washrooms,
elevators,
accessible lifts,
pool lifts,
multi-sensory rooms and stations,
accessible playgrounds,
accessible parking,
accessible drop-off areas,
and accessible electric vehicle charging stations.
A reminder that this list may look different from the list that you see in the current version of the calculator.
Although filling out the calculator replaces the need for obtaining a quote for the flat rate project activities,
we still recommend consulting with a certified professional on the specifics of your project.
For project activities that don’t fall under the flat rate costing options, as listed here,
there is an “Other activities” option available.
Note that for any “Other activities” you will need to provide a quote from a certified professional,
and attach this quote as a supporting document to your application in the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) portal.
Since this video is about applying for an accessible washroom or multiple accessible washrooms,
you are going to select “Accessible washrooms” and then click “Continue”.
A new page of the EAF Calculator will be displayed.
In this section, different questions will be presented to you depending on your selections.
Please refer to the Accessible Washrooms section in the Flat Rate Information Sheet, which is linked here,
to help you choose which option best suit your needs.
You will continue by answering the first question:
Are you renovating an existing washroom
or creating a new fully accessible washroom?
For this demonstration we are going to choose renovating an existing washroom.
You will now follow the next prompt by answering if you are upgrading only some components of the existing washroom, or all.
Let’s choose “all” so you can see the complete list of available options.
Please note, if you select “All” this now becomes a new fully accessible washroom.
The next question will be "Is this a multi-stall washroom?”
For this example, we are going to select “Yes”.
Next, the Calculator will ask "Is this washroom part of a new building or an addition to an existing building?"
We are going to select “No” for today’s example,
because this new washroom is going into an existing building,
and we are not adding any square footage as a result of this new washroom.
If you are ever unsure about the meaning of a term in the Calculator,
you can click on the hyperlinks located here which display definitions.
If you respond “Yes” to this question,
a few additional questions will appear on the specifics of your project.
You now have a variety of other accessibility and safety features that you can add to your renovated accessible stall washroom
to further tailor the space to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
This list includes:
Accessible urinal complete with two grab bars,
Barrier-free shower package,
Automatic door operator with controls and electrical hookup,
Power assisted adult change table with electrical hookup
and the Emergency call button system.
In this example, we will be selecting “Automatic door operator with controls and electrical hookup”
to ensure persons with assistive devices can access the accessible washroom.
Some of these other options could be applicable in specific instances.
You will proceed to the next section of questions.
If your project requires any of these modifications,
you would select any that apply.
We recommend consulting with a certified contractor to help you determine which of these would be required for your project.
The options are:
Modifications to structural walls (for example moving structural walls),
Modifications to non-structural walls (for example moving non-structural walls),
Modifications to existing electrical for lighting and outlets,
and Modifications to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system (for example moving or rerouting ducts).
We are going to select “Modifications to existing electrical for lighting and outlets”
and “Modifications to non-structural walls (for example moving non-structural walls)”.
If your project includes plumbing work,
there are two options to choose from.
These would not apply in all cases and a certified contractor can help determine if these are applicable to your project.
You may only select one option that fits with your project,
please choose between Modifications to existing plumbing locations
or Modifications to add new plumbing lines.
We are going to select “Modifications to existing plumbing locations”.
In this Calculator, whether you are applying for an accessible washroom or any other flat rate activity,
you will always have the opportunity to add any additional details that are relevant to your project activities.
This is also where you should include a rationale if your project is expected to cost more than the flat rate costing estimate.
For example, if your project includes extra costs, such as asbestos abatement,
you would describe the additional work required here.
The additional costs of this work would then be added under the “other activities” section of the calculator.
For some project activities,
you can request more than one of the same activity.
For example, if you choose to add another washroom,
please follow the same process we just completed for Accessible washroom 1.
Please select “Yes” or “No”.
In this example, we will be selecting “No”.
Once you are done answering all the questions on this page,
select “Continue” at the bottom left-hand side of the page to move forward.
All questions marked with an asterisk require a response.
Any incomplete or missing information will prevent you from continuing to the next page.
In such cases, a red shaded error box will appear at the top of the page,
indicating what corrections are needed.
Once you have completed the page,
select “Continue” and proceed to the project location, and taxes page.
This concludes the EAF Calculator accessible washroom tutorial.
There are other videos available that will follow the process of applying for a ramp
and the final steps for submitting your calculator.
If you still have questions about the Calculator,
or require additional information about the Enabling Accessibility Fund program,
please visit our Employment and Social Development Canada funding page.
The web address is:
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/programs.html
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