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 Wasaga Beach Accessibility Advisory Committee is an advisory body to advise and assist
the Municipality in promoting, developing and facilitating a barrier-free community with a goal to
improve the quality of life for those with disabilities. The AAC shall promote accessibility within the
community to increase education and awareness. This aim shall be achieved through the review
of municipal policies, programs and services and identification, removal and prevention of barriers
faced by persons with disabilities.
The AAC’s mandate also includes the development of the Annual Accessibility Plan to address
the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities.
Composition
The Accessibility Committee will be composed of up to nine (9) persons who will be composed as
follows:
- Five (5) members who are persons with disabilities as defined in the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001
- One (1) member of Council
- Two (2) members who are citizen volunteers who resides and/or owns property within the municipality
- One (1) member who is a professional from the stakeholder community
Twyla Nicholson, Clerk - Resource/contact
Members serve a four year term to coincide with the term of Council and/or until a successor is appointed.
Members
Andrea Abbott-Kokosin
Ruth Angel
Fred Heyduk
Michelle Heyduk
Frank Nunnaro
Mark Ruttan
John Robbins
Councillor Morley Bercovitch
Proposed Meeting Schedule
At the call of the Chair
Remuneration
$60 for the Chair per meeting
$50 for members per meeting