The Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee was created in April 2003, under the then Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA). The role of the Committee is to advise Council on accessibility issues regarding municipally owned property, develop a plan to address accessibility issues and to review site plans to ensure that accessible public access is maintained.
In 2005 a new act was proclaimed by the Provincial Government, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This law is designed to make Ontario fully accessible within the next 20 years. Standards are being developed for both the public and private sectors and will address the full range of disabilities. The standards will have mandatory changes, deadlines and a means of Enforcement. This bulletin is intended to educate you on the requirements on the new Act.
Mandate
The Town of Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee was appointed by Council to improve access and opportunities for persons with disabilities within the municipality. The Committee’s objective is to provide guidance and advice to Council and act as a liaison with other agencies and individuals on physical and attitudinal barriers to participating in public life and to the achievement of the social, cultural, and economic objectives of the Town’s residents.
Composition
The Accessibility Committee structure is composed as follows:
• Four (4) members who are person with disabilities as defined in the Ontario with Disabilities Act, 2001
• One (1) member of Council
• One (1) member who is a citizen volunteer from within the municipality
• One (1) member who is a professional fro the stakeholder community
Members serve a four year term to coincide with the term of Council and/or until a successor is appointed.
Members
Martin Campbell, Chair
Marilyn Douglas, Secretary
Frank Nunnaro
Mark Ruttan
Ruth Madill
Nancy Rogers
Fred Heyduk
Andrea Abbott-Kokosin
Stan Wells, Councillor
Proposed Meeting Schedule
At the call of the Chair
Remuneration
$50.00 per meeting