Purpose
The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is committed to improving opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to full participation in the community. The AAC’s objective is to provide guidance and advice to Council, to act as a liaison with other agencies and individuals on physical, architectural, informational, communications, technological and attitudinal barriers, to develop policies and/or practices to assist those with disabilities in participating in public life.
Terms of Reference
To view the Accessibility Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference, please click the following link:
Upcoming Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes
Meetings are held at Town Hall in the Council Chambers. To view the Accessibility Advisory Committee's upcoming meeting dates, agendas, and approved minutes, please click the following link:
Members
- Fred Heyduk
- Michelle Heyduk
- Arlene Weel
- Shelby Verkindt
- Kerri Montgomery
- Christine Chapman
Council Rep. Councillor Dileo
Additional Information:
Accessibility Standards
The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) provides advice and recommendations to Council about facilities and other infrastructure, programs, services, activities and policies. This aims to improve the City's livability, inclusiveness and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In 2005, the Ontario Government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to make Ontario accessible by 2025.
Accessibility standards have been created as part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. These standards are rules that businesses and organizations in Ontario need to follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that people with disabilities have more opportunities to participate in everyday life.
The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service was the first standard to become law.
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