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 a ramp.
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 of the calculator selections,
you will be asked to select your proposed
project’s activity or activities.
The calculator presents you with a list
of all the options available
under the flat rate costing model.
These include ramps, accessible doors, accessible washrooms,
elevators, accessible lifts, pool lifts,
multisensory 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 these flat rate project activities,
we still recommend consulting with a certified
professional on the specifics of your project.
For projects 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 to demonstrate an example of applying
for a ramp or multiple ramps, we are going to select
the ramp option and then click “Continue”.
A new page of the EAF Calculator will be displayed.
In this section, different questions will be presented to you,
and depending on your selections, a variety of options will be provided.
Please refer to the ramp section in the Flat Rate Information Sheet
to help you choose which options best suit your needs.
We will continue by answering the first question:
Are you: renovating an existing ramp
or creating a new interior ramp
or creating a new exterior ramp?
For this demonstration, we are going to add a ramp
just outside of your facility’s main entrance.
For this scenario,
we will select “Creating a new exterior ramp”.
Next, you will be asked to choose the
ramp rise (height) in feet between 2 and 8 feet.
In this example, we will select 2 feet for the ramp rise.
You will also need to select the material
you will be using to complete this project.
There are two options here: option 1 is wood and aluminum
and option 2 is concrete and steel.
In this example, we will be selecting “Wood and Aluminum ”.
It is important to select the correct material for your construction project
as the costing estimates are based on the selections you choose.
You will note that concrete and steel ramps
are significantly more expensive
costly than wood and aluminum ramps.
The next question asks if you need a
weather cover for your exterior ramp.
There are three options available:
Option 1, a weather cover to shelter the ramp
with a steel frame and metal roof;
option 2, a weather cover to enclose the ramp
with no insulation (walls on one side and roof);
and option 3, not applicable.
In this example, we will be selecting “Weather cover
to shelter the ramp with steel frame and metal roof”.
We are making this selection because we want
our exterior ramp to be serviceable year-round.
Finally, you will answer the question:
Is the ramp’s location unstable, such as in clay
or sand or otherwise requires a deep foundation?
You will need to select
either “Yes or No” from the drop-down list.
Let’s go ahead and select “No”.
In this calculator, whether you are applying for a ramp
or an accessible washroom,
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.
If you choose to add another ramp,
please follow the same process
we just completed for the first ramp.
In this example, we will be selecting “No”.
Please note that the total project
costs will be displayed on the last page of the calculator.
Should you wish to revise your selections,
you may do so at any time
simply by selecting the “back” button
found at the bottom of each page.
Now that we are done answering all the
questions on this page, you will 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 ramp example.
There are other videos available that will follow the process
of applying for an accessible washroom
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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